Celestial divination. It’s a practice that dates back thousands of years to some of the earliest civilizations—the desire to search for human meanings in the stars.  In the not-so-distant past, the disciplines of astronomy and astrology were one and the same. But today these terms have distinct meanings—and for good reason. Astronomy versus astrology — […]

There are all kinds of fascinating intersections of the Bible and astronomy. The people who penned the Bible lived in a world very much in tune with the motions of the sun, moon, and stars. But does the Bible endorse the belief that the sky can reveal the mind of God? That’s a big question—too big for a […]

Ever since I started teaching online astronomy classes for Christian students, everywhere I travel and speak on the subject of astronomy, I meet several people who ask me what I think about “God’s original names for the constellations.” Now, to someone who isn’t familiar, that might sound like a nonsense question, so a little background is needed. Could […]

What do Jesus and the planet Venus have in common? That probably sounds like an odd question, but as you’ll see in the video, it’s the Bible that makes this comparison… The Bible is full of fascinating insights when it comes to astronomy because astronomy was part of the daily lives of those who lived […]

There are many passages in the Bible where an understanding of astronomy is very helpful. Below are some of most important ones. Genesis 1:14-19 – This text is all about the creation of the sun, moon, and stars for the purpose of (1) giving light on the earth, (2) separating day from night, (3) marking […]