Misconceptions Series

Over time, many beliefs with little to no Biblical basis have crept into common Christian thinking. This web series aims to correct some of the most commonly held misconceptions about the Bible.

  • Jan. 2, 2018

    Do Christians need to avoid offending anyone? What does Paul mean when he says to “give no offense in anything”? Jeremy Ham, AiG–US, explains.

  • Dec. 22, 2017

    Pensando en el nacimiento de una manera bíblicamente correcta.

  • Jan. 12, 2017

    Does Exodus 21 teach that the life of an unborn child is unimportant? Tim Chaffey, AiG–US, examines the issue.

  • Dec. 20, 2016

    Tim Chaffey and Jeremy Ham (AiG–US) examine four misconceptions about Christmas.

  • Dec. 6, 2016

    The Christmas timeline of the biblical account makes sense when Luke and Matthew are carefully analyzed.

  • March 18, 2016

    If Easter is supposed to be a celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus, how did all these symbols and customs get added to the original fasting and feasting?

  • March 11, 2016

    The controversy over the name Easter, when used in association with the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus, is interesting, to say the least.

  • March 4, 2016

    Many claim that what we call Easter today was developed as Roman Catholicism co-opted pagan festivals celebrated in honor of various false gods and goddesses.

  • Dec. 22, 2015

    The idea of an angelic chorus singing praises to God has become very common, but does the Bible state that the angels sang on the night of Christ’s birth?

  • Dec. 12, 2015

    Was Jesus born among the animals in the stable because there was no room for Joseph and Mary at the inn?

  • Dec. 16, 2014

    Nativity displays often have three wise men. What does the Bible reveal about these wise men? Who were they? Where were they from?

  • Feedback Article
    Why Did God Condemn Jehu?
    April 8, 2011

    Was Jehu condemned for carrying out the command God gave him? Troy Lacey and Tim Chaffey explain this alleged contradiction.

  • David: Little Guy or Mighty Man of War?
    Feb. 1, 2011

    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.

  • Feedback Article
    A Manger Misconception?
    Jan. 7, 2011

    Does a manger refer to a whole stall or just a feeding trough? Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., explains.

  • Are Bad Words Inherently Evil?
    Jan. 4, 2011

    In each culture and language, there are certain words that many people believe we should avoid. Is this because they are inherently bad words?

  • Feedback Article
    Would Joseph’s Family Shun Mary?
    Dec. 31, 2010

    Would Joseph’s relatives still have accepted him, or more importantly Mary, into their homes, because they would have thought that Mary was pregnant out of wedlock?

  • Clearing Up Misconceptions: Introduction
    Nov. 29, 2010

    One of the keys to taking a stand on the Word of God is making sure we understand what is actually stated in the Bible. Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., introduces the Clearing Up Misconceptions web series.

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