Ted Cabal


Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar

Theology

Ted Cabal is professor of apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he has taught since 1998. He previously taught at Dallas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he received his PhD in philosophy of religion. Ted coauthored Controversy of the Ages and is general editor of The Apologetics Study Bible. Ted’s interest between the relationship of faith and reason began when, as a professional rock guitarist and atheist, he came to believe in Christ while reading the book of Matthew.

Most Popular Works

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

  • Concordism and “Hybrid Models”

    Would evangelicals abandon concordism if Genesis seemed to teach the complete neo-Darwinian “package”? Or do most evangelicals prefer to retain some version of concordism through “hybrid models”?

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  • Science and the Recent Kick-Start of Apologetics

    A century ago, Christian apologetics nearly disappeared—yet science itself sparked a surprising revival. Discover how this shift reshaped faith, culture, and today’s defense of belief.

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  • Harmony Between Science and Christianity

    Through the lens of a professor of philosophy and religion, investigate the history of science-faith conversation and reveal the truth expressed by God and through nature.

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  • Landscape of the Christian Creation Approaches

    Is the earth young or old? Did God use evolution? Join Dr. Ted Cabal for a balanced look at creation views, their challenges, and guidance for Christians wrestling with science and Scripture.

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  • Working through Doubts about Faith

    Is it wrong for Christians to doubt? Explore how faith, science, and philosophy intersect as a scholar of philosophy and religion unpacks tough questions and shows why wrestling with doubts can strengthen belief.

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