1983
Focus on the Family Interview
Dr. Hugh Ross’s appearance sparked an unexpected wave of interest and RTB’s first mailing list.
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About Us
At RTB, we believe scientific discovery and Scripture tell the same story. Through Christian apologetics, we show how STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine) and the Bible together reveal God as our creator.
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Who We Are
Reasons to Believe, founded by Hugh Ross, is a community of scientists, scholars, and everyday apologists united by a passion to equip Christians to resolve doubts, grow in confidence, and share the gospel.
Our Purpose
We exist to open people to the gospel by revealing God in science.
Our Vision
Our vision is for people of all nations to see God’s attributes in creation and come to love him.
What We Believe
Our work is built on a firm foundation. Here are the core theological commitments that shape everything at Reasons to Believe.
Scripture is Supreme
The Bible is God’s inspired, inerrant Word—historically, scientifically, morally, and spiritually without error. It is our supreme and final authority in all matters it addresses, perfectly consistent with what he reveals in creation.
Creation Declares a Creator
The universe is God’s visible creation, declaring his existence, power, and glory. Nature and Scripture are two revelations from the same God. When understood correctly, they never contradict each other.
The Trinity
We believe in one infinitely perfect, eternal God existing as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—coequal in power, nature, and glory, and sharing equally the one divine nature.
Deity of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man. His virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, burial, and bodily resurrection are the cornerstone of our faith. He now reigns at the right hand of the Father and will return in glory.
The Resurrection
Jesus Christ rose bodily from the dead, conquering sin, death, and Satan. His empty tomb and resurrection appearances are historically verified events—the ultimate vindication of who he is and why it matters.
Salvation by Grace Through Faith
Redemption is solely a work of God’s grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone, never by human merit. Christ bore the full penalty for sin, satisfying God’s justice and reconciling us to him.
Humans Made in God’s Image
God created human beings uniquely in his image—distinct in kind from all other life, possessing inherent dignity and moral worth—both male (man) and female (woman). Though fallen through sin, we are redeemed and restored through faith in Christ.
The Great Commission
Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation. We are called to go into all the world—using reason, science, and Scripture to proclaim the gospel, baptize, make disciples, and engage every person with gentleness and respect.
Where You’ve Seen Us
RTB doesn’t just write and research, we show up where the conversations are happening. From documentaries and museums to podcasts and major publications, here’s a glimpse of where you may have encountered our work.
Universe Designed
Is the universe the product of chance . . . or design? This acclaimed documentary features Hugh Ross, Fazale Rana, Jeff Zweerink, and leading scientists and apologists as they present a compelling, evidence-based case for a Creator.
Museum of the Bible
The Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC features Fazale Rana in its Scripture and Science exhibit, where he explores the dynamic relationship between biochemistry, science, and faith.
Christianity Today
In his Christianity Today article, “How Black Holes Radiate God’s Glory,” Jeff Zweerink shares how the black hole paradox can teach Christians to “consider the heavens.”
Premier Unbelievable?
Premier Unbelievable? welcomes atheist Peter Atkins and RTB’s Hugh Ross as they engage in a lively discussion about the origins of the laws of nature—in God or in nothing?
The Babylon Bee
The well-known Babylon Bee Podcast dives deep with Jeff Zweerink into the metaverse. What’s it like living a virtual life—even being a member of a virtual church?
What Makes Us Unique
We uphold Scripture as fully true and engage mainstream science with rigor and respect. We see both as complementary sources that together reveal God and strengthen faith.
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What We Do
Intellectual Curiosity
We welcome your tough questions and doubts as we engage in thoughtful, careful analysis of scientific facts alongside the inerrant truths of the Bible.
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How We Do It
Gentleness & Respect
Our approach in everything we do is to maintain humility and speak with gentleness and respect, embodying the spirit of 1 Peter 3:15–16.
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Why We Do It
A Heart for Truth
As scientific discovery affirms the God of the Bible, we pursue knowledge to disciple people in their faith in Christ and to equip them to share the gospel.
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1986
RTB Established
Founded by astrophysicist Hugh Ross with a singular mission: to draw people to faith in Christ by showing that science and the Bible are not at odds.
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1989
First Book, The Fingerprint of God
Dr. Hugh Ross gave scholars and seekers alike the latest scientific evidence for God’s transcendent creation of the universe, as the Bible declares.
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1990
Apologetics Community Launched
A grassroots movement of Christians arose, united around a shared passion for sharing the harmony between science and faith.
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1992
“Reasons to Believe” TV program
RTB’s science-faith message reached a broader audience, planting seeds that would grow into a global ministry.
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1995
First Website
Among the first ministries on the web, RTB embraced the internet as a tool for spreading the science-faith message worldwide.
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1997
Classic Logo Introduced
The visual identity that would represent RTB’s mission for decades made its debut.
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2003
Reasons Institute Launched
RTB formalized its commitment to equipping Christians through structured theological and scientific education.
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2011
Scholar Community Launched
A global network of Christian academics and professionals united around RTB’s mission to engage the world with evidence-based faith.
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2022
Fuz Rana Announced as Successor
Biochemist and longtime RTB scholar Fazale Rana was announced as the next leader of the ministry, carrying the mission forward.
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2026
New Logo Revealed
A refreshed visual identity marks a new chapter for the next generation—same mission, renewed vision.
What Others Say About RTB
From college students wrestling with doubt to credentialed scientists seeking answers, RTB has helped people around the world discover that faith and science point to the same God.
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“I was exposed to RTB at a critical time in college. I was getting my first degrees and was steeped in evolution theory. But, as a Christian, I could not reconcile what I was learning in science with what I was being told the Bible taught. RTB provided a new perspective. I’m no longer afraid of science and faith, but embracing God in his fullness as revealed in nature and his Word.”
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“There was a critical time when my skeptical mind needed a scientific answer, and Hugh was there. He helped me with my faith immensely. He is one of a kind, and I truly believe in this mission.”
Kian Amirkhizi
RTB Supporter
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“Having RTB scholars on my podcast has been an absolute highlight. Their deep expertise in astrophysics, biochemistry, and science-faith integration delivers compelling, evidence-based reasons to believe that consistently resonate with my audience of Christians, seekers, and skeptics alike.”
Brandon McGuire
Daily Dose of Wisdom Host
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“I’m a geologist and paleo scientist. I’ve struggled to find a reconciliatory model between Scripture and earth science for decades. It’s only when I heard Dr. Hugh Ross speak years ago when my apologetics journey truly began. God, in turn, opened opportunities within RTB and my local church landscape to drive science and faith initiatives. I’m thankful for your insightful work.”
Dr. Stephen Chua
Scholar Community Member
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“RTB has introduced me to an exciting and dynamic community of scholars—scientists, philosophers, and other theologians. I cannot overstate how much I appreciate the respectful and Christlike manner in which the dialogue is conducted. For me personally, interacting with the RTB team is a refreshing experience of iron sharpening iron. Thank God for the entire crew at RTB!”
Dr. Kenneth Keathley
Scholar Community Member
