Bernard Palmer


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Medicine

Bernard Palmer is currently an international university speaker and Christian teacher. He received an open scholarship award from the Royal London Medical School and completed his physician and general surgeon training in major London hospitals. While a senior registrar at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, he performed research in tumor immunology at the Institute of Cancer Research. In 1983, he was appointed consultant surgeon at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage where he worked until retirement with a specialty in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery.

Most Popular Works

A curated selection of this scholar’s most widely engaged work with Reasons to Believe.

  • Stepping Stones to Faith | Intro

    Why do Christians hesitate to share their faith? A seasoned evangelist and surgeon shares insights and a helpful “river with two banks” metaphor to help you confidently and thoughtfully introduce others to the gospel.

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  • SSF | Truth, Reason, and Logic

    What if there’s no absolute truth or morality? Explore why these ideas point to God and how understanding this can help Christians confidently share their faith and tackle tough questions about belief.

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  • SSF | Evidence from Science

    Struggling to share your faith? Unlock the surprising scientific evidence and a unique “stepping stone” approach that helps Christians confidently engage skeptics and reveal the compelling truth behind Christianity.

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  • SSF | Historicity of Jesus Christ

    Discover the powerful historical evidence for Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection that sparked the early church’s rapid growth—and learn why this proof matters today.

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  • SSF | Can a Good Creator Allow Evil in His Creation?

    Dr. Bernard Palmer explores a tough question: if God is good and all-powerful, why does evil exist? Discover how this challenge points to a deeper truth about morality and the need for a moral Lawgiver.

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