Bible Characters
Cain and His Wife
Skeptics of the Bible have used Cain’s wife time and again to try to discredit the book of Genesis as a true historical record. Sadly, most Christians have not given an adequate answer to this question. As a result, the world sees them as not being able to defend the authority of Scripture and thus the Christian faith.
Moses and the Pentateuch
Moses is considered the author of the first five books of the Bible; the Pentateuch (Deuteronomy 31:24). Liberal scholars have rejected this claim, and theories abound as to the “true” authorship. Despite the detractors, the life and death of Moses are contained within these books, along with the account of the creation of the universe and the calling of the chosen people through Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel).
The Legacy of Eve
Eve displayed her hope in God’s promised Seed through the naming of her sons. She was looking forward to Christ and the destruction of sin and despair that Adam’s sin had brought upon the world. No matter what our sins and shortcomings in the past, may we, like Eve, believe God’s Word and look to Christ.
Righteous Lot?
Lot spent too much time around the creature comforts of life in Sodom, and consequently his testimony was tarnished. Yet even in all of this, God was faithful and did not forget that Lot was His servant. God conveyed to us that Lot was righteous, signifying more importantly that He delivered Lot from his sins (Galatians 1:4; 2 Timothy 4:18).
Bible Characters Topics
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Adam and Eve
Adam and Eve, the first humans, were real, historical people created by God and placed in the Garden of Eden. Their historicity is foundational to the gospel.
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Cain
One of the most asked questions by skeptics and Christians alike is, “Where did Cain get his wife?” Genesis provides the simple answer!
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Noah
Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord and is described as a just man who walked with God and was blameless in his time.
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Moses
Moses was raised in Pharaoh’s court and empowered by God to lead the Exodus. God spoke with him directly and led him to write the first five books in the Bible.
Articles About Bible Characters
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Dec. 3, 2022 from Answers in Depth
Genesis 6 and Numbers 13 (pre-Flood and post-Flood) mention the term Nephilim that has been the center of discussion for many years.
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July 10, 2020 from Answers in Depth
Exploring the biblical and ancient Near Eastern historical evidence shows how the book of Job records actual events.
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May 30, 2020 from Answers in Depth
Biblical scholar John Walton asserts Noah is the “one man” that Paul refers to in his address to the Athenians in Acts 17:26. But is he correct?
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Aug. 9, 2019 from Answers Magazine
Out of nowhere, the expression “giants on the earth” pops up in Genesis 6:4. What does it mean?
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July 3, 2016 from Answers Magazine
The next time you’re tempted to despair at the hopelessness of our modern church, consider Hezekiah. He faced similar challenges—and overcame them.
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Magazine Department ArticleThe True Power of ProverbsJune 15, 2016 from Answers Magazine
We completely miss the point if we think Proverbs is just a book of wise sayings about moral behavior.
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Feedback ArticleThe Curse of CanaanOct. 12, 2012 from Feedback
Was Noah wrong for cursing Canaan? Troy Lacey, AiG–U.S., responds.
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Book ChapterA Lot of RighteousnessJuly 31, 2012 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 2
How could Lot be called righteous in 2 Peter 2:7–8 when he did so many bad things as recorded in Genesis 19? Troy Lacey, AiG–U.S., explains.
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Feedback ArticleJephthah’s VowMarch 30, 2012 from Feedback
Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., answers questions and addresses challenges made to the position advocated in his earlier “Contradictions” article.
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Contradictions: My Two SonsMarch 27, 2012
Did Abraham have one son or more than one? Bodie Hodge, AiG–US, explains.
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Semi-Technical In-Depth ArticleGiants in the BibleFeb. 22, 2012 from Answers in Depth
The Bible describes many individuals as giants, and it also mentions several giant people groups.
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Feedback ArticleDid Abram Really Lie?Nov. 4, 2011 from Feedback
If Sarai really was Abram’s half-sister, were his claims to Pharaoh and later Abimelech lies? What’s the difference between deception and witholding needed information?
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Book ChapterTo Die or Not to DieSept. 27, 2011 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 2
Did Enoch die as Hebrews 11:13 seems to imply or was he taken as stated in Genesis 5:24 and Hebrews 11:5? David Wright explains.
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Is the Perpetual Virginity of Mary a Biblical View?May 31, 2011 from Apologetics Web Series
Bodie Hodge, AiG–US, examines a teaching which has been held by Catholics and many Protestants.
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David: Little Guy or Mighty Man of War?Feb. 1, 2011 from Misconceptions Series
Was David just a “little guy” when he fought Goliath? Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., examines what the Bible actually teaches about the stature of David.
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Tomb of Jesus’ Brother?Sept. 19, 2009 from News to Know
Seven years after its discovery, the James ossuary is still stirring up controversy and debate.
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Feedback ArticleImpossibly Old?April 24, 2009 from Feedback
Our evolutionized culture is saturated with false ideas about early humans. Bodie Hodge, AiG–U.S., explains why our preconceptions need to change.
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Book ChapterA Lot of RelationshipsJan. 19, 2009 from Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions: Volume 1
Is Lot Abraham’s nephew or his brother?
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Sept. 5, 2006 from Answers Magazine
For many, the supernatural events in the Bible seem too impossible to be true. To defend the Bible, some people have gone hunting for scientific explanations.
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