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Biblical Answers to Skeptic Questions - Genesis

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Question 10: "Why would an all-powerful God need to rest? Doesn’t that seem unnecessary if He’s really all-powerful?"

January 22, 2026 · 3 min

Episode Summary If God is all-powerful and never tires, why did He need to rest on the seventh day? This episode explores the profound meaning of the word Sabbath and why God’s "rest" is actually an act of royal enthronement. We discuss…
Question 9: What does it mean for humans to "subdue the earth"? Isn’t that just an excuse to exploit nature? How are people supposed to use the earth without damaging it?

January 22, 2026 · 3 min

Episode Summary The command to "subdue the earth" is often misunderstood as a divine license to exploit the environment. But what did the original Hebrew audience understand these words to mean? In this episode, we unpack the concepts of…
Question 8: What does it mean to be made in the image of God? Isn’t God invisible and spirit, so how can humans actually reflect Him?

January 22, 2026 · 7 min

Episode Summary If God is an invisible Spirit, how can humans be made in His "image"? This episode explores the Imago Dei—the theological term for being God's image-bearers. We move past physical appearances to discover the profound…
Question 7: Why does God say, "Let us make mankind in our image"? Who is He talking to? Isn’t God supposed to be one? Why use plural language here?

January 22, 2026 · 4 min

Episode Summary "Let us make mankind in our image." With these few words, Genesis 1:26 introduces a profound mystery. Why would a monotheistic God use plural pronouns? In this episode, we dive into the Hebrew grammar of Elohim, debunk the…
Question 6: Were dinosaurs created during the six days of creation? The Bible doesn’t even mention them specifically, so where do they fit in?

January 22, 2026 · 3 min

Episode Summary Dinosaurs are a favorite topic for kids and skeptics alike, yet the word "dinosaur" never appears in the Bible. Does that mean they weren't part of God's original creation? In this episode, we look at the Hebrew text of…

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Question 5: How could there have been light on the first day if God didn’t create the sun and moon until the fourth day? Isn’t that a contradiction?

January 22, 2026 · 4 min

Episode Summary It is one of the most common "gotchas" in biblical study: How could there be light on Day 1 if the sun wasn't created until Day 4? In this episode, we tackle this perceived contradiction. We explore the nature of divine…
Question 4. How could God actually create everything from nothing? Isn’t that impossible? And doesn’t the Bible skip over explaining how He even did it?

January 22, 2026 · 3 min

Episode Summary Is it actually possible to create something out of nothing? In this episode, we tackle one of the most profound mysteries of the Bible: Creatio ex nihilo. We explore the Hebrew meaning behind the word "create," why the…
Question 3: Why would God measure a day from evening to morning in Genesis? It seems odd, doesn’t it? Why not just start the day with morning instead of evening?

January 22, 2026 · 3 min

Episode Summary Have you ever wondered why the biblical day starts at sunset instead of sunrise? In this episode, we dive into the creation account in Genesis to explore why God measures time from "evening to morning." We discuss the…
Question 2: Are these really literal 24-hour days in Genesis, or is it more of a figurative story? I mean, how could there be light on the first day if the sun wasn’t created until the fourth day?

January 21, 2026 · 4 min

Literal Days or Long Ages? Solving the Genesis 1 Timeline Episode Summary One of the most debated topics in the Bible is the nature of the "days" in Genesis. Were they literal 24-hour periods, or do they represent millions of years? In…
Question 1: Why did God’s Spirit hover over the dark waters of the earth in Genesis 1:2? What’s the point of that? Why is the Spirit even there, hovering over this formless, empty place?

January 21, 2026 · 4 min

Genesis 1:2 | Biblical Answers to Why was the Spirit "Hovering" over the Waters? What was the Holy Spirit doing before the first day of creation? We dive into the Hebrew word Rachaph, the role of the Trinity in the beginning, and how God…

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About the show

Can the first book of the Bible stand up to scrutiny? Welcome to Unshaken: Biblical Answers to Skeptics’ Questions, the podcast dedicated to providing thoughtful, practical, and Biblically grounded answers to the toughest questions about the Book of Genesis. Whether you are a skeptic looking for honesty, a seeker searching for truth, or a believer wanting to deconstruct your doubts and strengthen your faith, this show is your step-by-step guide through the foundations of Scripture. What we explore: From the origins of the cosmos to the life of Joseph, we tackle over 400 questions covering every chapter of Genesis, including: Creation & Science: Why did God take six days, and what does it mean to be made in His image?History & Mystery: Understanding the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the call of Abraham.Redemption: How the stories of the Patriarchs point directly to God’s ultimate plan for humanity.What to expect: Host George Anthony Paul delivers deep insights into the original Hebrew text and cross-references the entire Bible in a conversational, easy-to-follow tone. We don’t shy away from the hard questions; we face them with humility, scholarship, and an unwavering focus on the transformative power of God’s Word. Stop wondering and start discovering. Equip yourself to face doubts with confidence and grow closer to the God revealed in the very first pages of Scripture.