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Genesis 1:1 NIV
A. There are four version of origin offered...
1. Natural Selection: Over time, random mutations present some creatures with environmental advantage over their peers and those stronger traits are reproduced. “Survival of the fittest” and reproduction of those.
2. Theistic Evolution: God began life millions of years ago and then natural selection is responsible for the biological complexity and diversity.
3. Intelligent Design: Comprises a variety of thought but all believing that design is evidence for a designer.
4. Biblical Creationism: God created exactly as the Bible says. In this, there are young earth and old earth enthusiasts.
Psalms 111:2 NLT
B. The Bible says...
Genesis 1:1-2 NIV
1. God said, "Let there be..."
2. And it was so..."And that is what happened."
3. God saw, "It was good!"
4. God gave a benediction by naming and marking each day.
5. God began with a formless and empty world.
6. In days 1-3, He formed the earth.
7. In days 4-6, He filled the earth.
8. In day 7, He rested!
Psalms 90:2 NLT
C. Some evidences for the Bible and Creation story...
1. Population growth would be an argument for young earth.
Genesis 1:28 NLT
2. Noah's flood is real.
Genesis 6:17 NLT
3. If the earth had a beginning, it had to have a "Beginner"! (The God Questions, pages 137-138)
Genesis 1:1 NIV
D. Do you have to assassinate your brain to believe in the Creation account?
1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 NLT
1. Science and faith are not in conflict. They both desire to discover and pursue truth.
2. There are many scientists with strong faith. (The God Questions, pages 174-176)
3. Pascal's wager (The God Questions, page 171-172)
Nehemiah 9:6 NLT
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Coming Soon:
October 30: Fact #6 – Heaven is a Place for Eternity
Answer to the Question – What Will Heaven Be Like?
November 6: Friend Day (End of 40 Days)