A STUDY BY
GARY RAY BRANSCOME
Lesson 3
Although God’s creation of the world in six days took
place about six thousand years ago, the Book of Genesis gives us a plainly
stated, unembellished account of what transpired. And, that knowledge is basic
to a sound understanding of ourselves, the world
around us, and our relationship to God.
The Biblical record summarizes the
events of each creation day, and our observance of the Sabbath day is a
testimony to the fact that we worship the God who created the world in six
days. The book of Genesis also tells us that each day had an evening and a
morning, in order to make it perfectly clear that the days were ordinary
twenty-four hour days. Furthermore, it is anti-intellectual to claim that Moses
was attempting to describe something entirely different from what he actually
wrote down (such as Darwinian evolution).
When it comes to the age of the earth, there is solid
scientific evidence that the world is not billions, or even millions, of years
old. For example, careful measurements of the earth's magnetic field reveal
that it is growing weaker. Since there is an upper limit to the strength of
that field, it would have disappeared centuries ago if the world was really
millions of years old. Other measurements reveal that the earth's rotational
speed is slowing and the moon is gradually moving away from the earth. Again,
since there is an upper limit to the speed of rotation, as well as how close
the moon can get, we know that this has not been going on for millions of
years. In addition, careful studies of erosion tell us that the existing river
deltas are about five thousand years old, while the absence of meteors in the
sedimentary layers of the earth's crust tell us that those strata were formed
rapidly by the flood (not gradually over countless ages).
Evolution not only contradicts
known facts of science, but science reveals that the very opposite of evolution
is taking place. For example, science knows of many animals that have become
extinct, but there is no record of any new animal ever coming into existence.
The number of species is becoming fewer (not greater) and mutations result from
damage to the genetic code, which is always harmful. In short, rather than
becoming grander and more glorious, the universe is in a state of decay, and
without outside interference, present processes will eventually result in the
destruction of all life. Science tells us that left to itself
the universe will eventually become cold, dark, and motionless (Hebrews
[Note: I have only touched on the scientific data that
supports the Bible. Those who wish to know more might contact The Creation
Research Society and Answers in Genesis, or ask for information at a Christian
bookstore.]
While the advocates of evolution
portray it as something new, Lucretius (who wrote
before the time of Christ and was the product of an age in which scholars scorned research as menial labor) taught the
evolutionary origin of life. In fact, his description of men who had not yet
developed social graces or learned to build houses differs little from modern
descriptions of “cave men”. That should not surprise us, because
Darwin simply began with a naturalistic philosophy and tailored the evidence to
support it. For example, after only a six-week study,
I might also point out that
Furthermore, many of
At least 168 different cultures
have preserved some record of creation and/or the flood. Of those, one Chinese
account preserves the name “Nu-wah” (a
name very similar to Noah) as the name of the man whose family survived the
flood, while a Hawaiian account preserves that name as “Noe”. A picture glyph record kept by the
The Bible gives us a divinely
inspired account of how the world came into existence, and it is the only
account composed by someone who was actually there. In contrast, every attempt
to concoct some other explanation of man’s origin is rooted in
self-deception and the deceitfulness of the human heart. Moreover, because
those who reject what the Bible says about creation generally reject what it
says about God, there is a clear connection between the rise of evolution and
the spread of immorality and homosexuality. As it is written, “God also
gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor
their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie,
and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed
for ever. Amen.” (Romans 1:24)
1-
What is the connection between creation and the Sabbath day?
2- Is it realistic to believe that Moses was attempting to describe evolution?
3- Has evolution ever been proven?
4- Does nonliving matter ever come to life on its own?
5- What have careful measurements of the earth's magnetic field revealed?
6- Is there any record of a new animal ever coming into existence?
7- Why do the
8- What were many of
9- How many cultures have preserved some record of the flood?
10-What may explain the spread of homosexuality in our society?