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Subject: Creationism
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ray777 2.09.12 - 07:55am
Asking why biblical creationism is important is like asking why a foundation is important to a building. Biblical creationism is foundational to the Christian faith. Christianity is established in the book of Genesis chapter one, with in the beginning God created . . . This one statement affirms creationism and opposes any view that embraces evolutionism (the belief that the universe started with a big bang and has been constantly evolving ever since). The way we answer this question reflects whether we believe the Word of God or call its truthfulness into question. As Christians, we must differentiate between creationism and evolutionism; i.e. how are they different, which one is true, and as Christians, come to terms with whether it is possible to believe in both. Those questions can be answered by defining what biblical creationism is and how it affects our fundamental belief system.
The importance of biblical creationism is that it answers the fundamental questions of human existence. 1. How did we get here? Where did we come from? 2. Why are we here? Do we have a purpose, and what is the cause of all or our problems? Are the issues of sin and salvation important? 3. What happens to us when we die? Is there life after death? Genesis is the foundation for the rest of Scripture in which these questions are answered. Genesis has been likened to the root of a tree in that it is the spiritual life-blood of Scripture. If you cut the root from a tree, it dies. If you discredit Genesis, you remove the authoritative value of all Scripture.
Genesis 1:1, In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, gives us three great truths which are the foundations of biblical creationism and the Christian faith. First, we learn of the oneness of God. This stands in contrast to the polytheism and dualism of modern humanist philosophy. Second, we learn of the personality and attributes of God in contrast to pantheism, where God is imminent in the world but is not transcendent to the world. Last, we learn of the omnipotence of God in contrast to the idols that modern humanists hang on to and worship. This one verse tells us that God is eternalHe was before, is now, and always will beand that He created all that is out of nothing by His spoken word. This answers our creation question of beginnings, but what about our second question, why are we here?
Biblical creationism and the Genesis narrative answer the question of the condition of the human race. It deals with the fall of man but also leaves us with the hope of redemption. It is important that we understand we are unified in one man, Adama literal, real-life person. If Adam is not a literal person, then we have no plausible explanation for how sin entered into the world. If mankind did not fall from grace by Adam, then mankind cannot be saved by grace through Jesus Christ. First Corinthians 15:22 (NKJV): For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive. This parallel of Adam as head of the fallen race and Christ as head of a redeemed race is important to our understanding of the salvation process, and it is essential to understanding its efficacy. Therefore, as through one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man's righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man's obedience many will be made righteous Romans 5:18-19 (NKJV).
Considering this, we must then look upon biblical creationism as not only the basis for our value system, but we must look at the creation narrative as factual and not just a story, for if it is a fictional story, then the values it imports are man-reasoned, subject to change as man evolves, and therefore invalid. This is the basis of the conflict between science and religion (especially Christianity), that science is fact and religion is philosophy. If this is true, then our Christian values are just that, values for Christians, but they have no relevance in the secular world.
The last question for mankind is what happens to us when we die? If man is merely part of the evolved universe and returns to the dirt of the ground when he dies, we must contend that we have no soul or spirit and this life is all there is. This belief leaves us with only one purpose in life, that is following the plan of evolutionsurvival of the fittest. Christianity, on the other hand, presents us with a moral good that has been established by a higher, transcendent, supernatural Being. The morality of God sets an unchanging standard that not only promotes a better life for us personally, but teaches us how to love others and ultimately bring glory to God, which is our highest calling. This standard is exemplified by the life and work of Christ on the cross. It is through His life, death, and resurrection that we find purpose for this life and hope of a future life with God in heaven.
Biblical creationism is important because it is the only system that answers the basic questions of life and gives us significance greater than ourselves to live for and by. It should be clear to all Christians that we cannot believe in both systems as being true; they are mutually exclusive, and stand in opposition to one another.. God Bless Everyone 
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ray777 2.09.12 - 08:28am
The Bible and Science Agree
Scientists down through time have often erred in matters of science. But not the Holy Bible - which has been shown to be scientifically accurate. While the Bible is not primarily a science text, many scientific matters are mentioned in passing; and when mentioned - they later are shown to be accurate!
Scientists Used to Believe
But Now Science Shows
The Bible Always Said
Only between one thousand and twelve hundred stars in the whole universe.Trillions upon trillions of stars; they cannot be counted by man!Jeremiah 33:22a As the host of heaven cannot be numbered...
The Earth is flat.The Earth is round.Isaiah 40:22a It is he that sits upon the circle of the earth...
Light does not move, it is just there.Light moves - and has physical properties; light waves or photons.Job 38:19a Where is the way where light dwells? ...
The Steady State Theory, the stars are just out there.Each star is unique, and two of the star constellations have gravitational binding.Job 38:31 Can you bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion?
Bad blood should be bled out, to make a person well.Blood is vital to life, sometimes a transfusion is needed to add blood.Leviticus 17:11a For the life of the flesh is in the blood:...
Air has no weight, it is just there.Oxygen, nitrogen, carbon-dioxide have respective atomic weights that can be measured.Job 28:25a To make the weight for the winds...
Winds blow straight across the Earth.Air currents move in large circular patterns. Ecclesiastes 1:6b ... and the wind returns again according to his circuits.
The Earth is carried on someone's back.The Earth floats free in space.Job 26:7b ... and hangs the earth upon nothing.
People just get sick; hand washing is not important.Many diseases spread by contact; wash your hands in running water.Leviticus 15:13b ... and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water...
The stars are all similar to each other.Each and every star is actually unique.I Corinthians 15:41b ...for one star differs from another star in glory.
Something from nothing for no reason - The Big Bang model - poof, look a universe! Every action has an equal and opposite reaction; that is real science. Cause and effect; input is needed to make output.Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. ... *
levi4u 2.09.12 - 01:13pm
Hello Ray.. Hope you well and taking care of yourself? I certainly believe in Cause and Effect.. Mostly it's important not to top questioning??? Always bearing in mind that my own resolution to succeed and to have Faith, is more important than any one thing.. Take care and keep well. GBU.. *
levi4u 3.09.12 - 04:25pm
Ray, in Christian Lore, the serpent is the BAD guy tha causes all of humanity's problems... Right???? What about in Hindu and Buddhist mythology???? Do we compare???? *
ray777 6.09.12 - 08:57am
Ty Levi and its Always Good to See You..... I Hope n Trust You are doing Well :) ... GBU *
ray777 6.09.12 - 09:04am
God warned Solomon about marrying Idol Worshippers because He knew sooner or later that Solomon would start following their traditions, and he did.....as punishment, God didnt let Solomons Son inherit the Kingdom............ My suggestion to Anyone is to Stay away from ANY other teachings then the Bible....Unless You are Well Versed and very Secure in Your Faith!!!! Ty for You questions as always Levi.... GBU *
ray777 6.09.12 - 09:06am
How do I know the Bible is not just mythology?
........ That the Bible originated in the mind of God makes it not only unique among all books, it is unique among all the treasures on earth. President Abraham Lincoln appropriately referred to the Bible as the best gift God has given to man. Indeed it is. It reveals Gods eternal plan of redeeming the fallen human race. Yet even though billions of copies of it have been distributed throughout the world, many continue to question its truth. Is the Bible is a book of mythology, or is it the true, inspired Word of God? This question is of the greatest importance to every person, whether they know it or not.
Many religious texts claim to convey a divine message. The Bible, however, stands alone in that God left absolutely no room for doubt as to whether or not this is His written Word. If anyone undertakes an honest effort to examine the facts, he will find the Bible most assuredly has Gods signature all through it. The very same mouth that spoke all of creation into existence also gave us the Bible.
Unlike mythology, the Bible has a historical framework. Its characters are real people living in verifiable locations during historical events. The Bible mentions Nebuchadnezzar, Sennacherib, Cyrus, Herod, Felix, Pilate, and many other historical figures. Its history coincides with that of many nations, including the Egyptian, Hittite, Persian, Babylonian, and Roman empires. The events of the Bible take place in geographical areas such as Canaan, Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, and others. All this certifiable detail refutes the idea that the Bible is mere mythology.
Unlike mythology, the Bible has many confirmations in sciences such as biology, geology, astronomy, and archaeology. The field of biblical archaeology has absolutely exploded in the last century and a half, during which time hundreds of thousands of artifacts have been discovered. Just one example: at one time, skeptics used the Bibles references to the Hittite civilization as proof that the Bible was a myth. There was never any such people as the Hittites, according to the science of the day. However, in 1876, the first of a series of discoveries was made, and now the existence of the ancient Hittite civilization is well documented. Archaeology continues to bolster the Bibles historicity. As Dr. Henry M. Morris has remarked, There exists today not one unquestionable find of archaeology that proves the Bible to be in error at any point.
Unlike mythology, the Bible is written as history. Luke wrote his Gospel as an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us . . . just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses. Luke claims that he had carefully investigated everything from the beginning and so wrote an orderly account . . . so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught (see Luke 1:1-4). Did Luke include miracles in his account? Yes, many of them. But they were miracles verified by eyewitnesses. Two thousand years later, a skeptic might call Lukes account a myth, but the burden of proof rests with the skeptic. The account itself is a carefully investigated historical document.
Unlike mythology, the Bible contains an astounding number of fulfilled prophecies. Myths do not bother with prophecy, but fully one third of the Bible is prophecy. The Bible contains over 1,800 predictions concerning more than 700 separate subjects found in over 8,300 verses. The Old Testament contains more than 300 prophecies concerning Jesus Christ alone, many with amazing specificity. Numerous prophecies have already been fulfilled, and they have come to pass precisely as foretold. The mathematical odds of someone making this number of predictions and having every one of them come to pass are light-years beyond the realm of human possibility. These miraculous prophecies could only be accomplished with the supernatural guidance of Him who sees the beginning from the end (Isaiah 46:9-10).
Unlike mythology, the Bible has transformed a countless number of lives. Yet many people allow the views of otherswho have never seriously studied the Bibleto shape their own opinions. Each of us needs study it for ourselves. Put it to the test. Live by the Bibles precepts and experience for yourself the dynamic and transforming power of this amazing Book. Apply its teachings on forgiveness and see how it can mend a broken relationship. Apply its principles of stewardship and watch your financial situation improve. Apply its teaching on faith and feel a calming presence in your heart even as you navigate through a difficult trial in your life. The Bible works. There is a reason Christians in various countries around the world risk their lives daily to expose others to the life-giving truth of this remarkable Book.
Ultimately, many who reject God and His revealed Word do so because of pride. They are so invested in their personal beliefs that they refuse to honestly weigh the evidence. To accept the Bible as true would require them to think seriously about God and their responsibility to Him. To accept the Bible as true might require a change of lifestyle. As Erwin Lutzer stated, The truth is, few people have an open mind, especially about matters of religion. . . . Thus, perverted doctrines and prejudices are easily perpetuated from one generation to another.
Millions die every year having bet their eternal souls that the Bible is not true, hoping against hope that it is nothing but a book of mythology, and that God does not exist. It is a risky gamble, and the stakes are very high. We urge everyone to read the Bible with an open mind; let it speak for itself, and may you find that Gods Word is truth (John 17:17). *
