About This Blog
This blog is about showing that the Bible is true from start to finish.
The more clearly you can articulate why you believe this
- the more confidence you will have in your own faith
- the more peaceful you will feel about your relationship with God
- and the more motivated you will be to share the good news with others
Remember! God is real and the Bible is true and you don’t have to be afraid to tell people about it!
About Me
Hi there. I’m Geoff.
I defend and promote the truth of Christianity and the Bible.
I grew up in a Christian home, and have always believed in God. But it wasn’t until my friends hit me over the head with some ultimatum’s that I realised how important it was to live my life in a way that honours Jesus Christ.
Here’s my testimony in more detail if you’re interested
About My Education
I have two degrees.
- Philosophy – majoring in the philosophy of science and religion
- Science – majoring in evolutionary genetics and ecology
I completed my honours degree in quantitative genetics for which I received a High Distinction and a Dean’s commendation.
I’m currently a PhD student studying human quantitative genetics in psychiatry.
What does that mean?
It means I use large, powerful computers to analyse large biobanks of human genetic data, trying to understand the role genetics plays in who we are.
It involves a lot of math and statistics, but I don’t have to wear a lab coat, so I like it.
I have also co-authored a paper published in Nature Genetics, which is pretty cool.
About My Apologetics
Besides my degrees, I have read dozens of books about many topics in Christianity, apologetics (especially creationism) and all things related for many years.
If you’re a Christian, this blog will help you understand that the Bible is objectively true, and there are very good reasons for believing what it says.
This is important because when you can understand and explain the truth of the Bible with confidence, it will empower you to boldly share it with those who need to hear its message.
I write about Christianity, apologetics, creation science, Christian history and anything else that I think is cool (in a nerdy kind of way) and will help strengthen your faith in Christ and trust in the Bible.
This blog takes very seriously the Biblical command that we are to:
honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you
1 Peter 3:15 – via Bible Gateway
So please, take a look around and enjoy.
About My Life
I have a wife and three children.
Despite my fascination with tossing my children into the air, squealing with glee, and catching them upside down, I live in constant and irrational fear for their safety.
I could not do what I do without my wife. She’s a rock. She’s strong, intelligent and supportive of any and all of my harebrained pipe dreams, like being a work-from-home writer and internet celebrity with hordes of adoring fans.
I’m a patchwork of inconsistent and contradictory likes and hobbies including being a half-hearted gym junkie, an awkward and introverted programmer and book-worm, beginner snowboarder, fantasy and sci-fi fan, and a strident critic of social media, especially FaceBook.
I also enjoy a good heated conversation amongst friends.
About My Faith…
I believe the Bible is true from the first verse to the last, inerrant in its original form and that it has been reliably preserved through time and various translations so that, whilst not perfectly accurate today, is still correct, especially on those crucial doctrinal points necessary for salvation, and a sufficient understanding of God’s character, earth’s history etc.
I believe that it was perfectly accurate and correct at the time of writing, being directly inspired by the Holy Spirit.
I’m a conservative Christian in almost every sense of the word. I’m practically Medieval.
- Biblical creationist
- Pro life
- Pro traditional marriage
- Trinitarian
- Cessationist
- I fully acknowledge, God’s total sovereignty, and human responsibility and free-will
See also my Statement of Faith for more.
Finally,
If any of my articles contain clear factual errors or something you disagree with, are unclear or just plain boring then, by all means contact me at christianvalour@christianvalour.com and let me know how I can make them better, for you.
If you enjoy them, or have any opinions of your own then definitely leave a comment and keep the conversation going!
To get you started, here are a couple of my personal favourites:
Christian Denominations: A Comprehensive Guide
My Ongoing Series About the Christian Crusades
An Actually Good Bible Reading Plan!
How to know what God has for you (My epic rant)
10 Signs you are an Unquestioning Christian (Debunked)
Creationists and Conspiracy theories
Apologetics and the Gender Gap: Why Men Hate Going to Church and why it Matters
The combo of pixel art and well thought out Christian topics has myself keeping this blog as a constantly open tab on my phone for whenever I need something interesting to read, especially for strengthening my faith with my growing family.
(Shout-out to random redditor for posting or linking your blog from /r/truechristian, that’s how I found you)
May God bless you and your family. 🙏
Awesome, I’m so glad you’re enjoying it, and the art. Along with new posts, I’m gradually making my way through older stuff, updating posts and adding my own pixelart as I go too, so make sure to check in occasionally for that too.
Thanks so much for the feedback, it means a lot!
Hi Geoff,
Thanks for your resources, it is nice to know that there are good solid Christian believers out there like yourself, after 38 years of my Christian walk I pretty much have come to the same conclusions as you, look forward to future communications.
In Christ
Mark.
Hi Mark,
That’s great to hear, thanks so much for the feedback. I appreciate the support.
God bless
Geoff,
If you consider yourself a Cessationist, how do you explain Our Lady of Fatima, Archbishop Fulton K. Sheen and his 1952 comments regarding Contraception, Abortion, Euthanasia, and Violence?, St. Padre Pio etc.
Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your writings.
God Bless you
Hi. From what you wrote on your website – I fully acknowledge, God’s total sovereignty, and human responsibility and free-will. – I take it that you believe that predestination and free will are both correct (middle knowledge) depending on the individual person. Is that correct?
I would not describe myself as an avowed reformer, but as you say, I do fully acknowledge God’s sovereignty and human responsibility.
I don’t consider myself a molinist.