Download or read book Creation Matters written by Diane Goings and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2015-02-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the beginning, when God created the heavens and the earth--and the earth was without form or shape, with darkness over the abyss and a mighty wind sweeping over the waters--God said: Let there be light, and there was light. (Genesis 1:1-3) Are we infringing on God's turf like the angels who tried to overthrow heaven? Where do we draw the line as to what scientific matters belong to man and what is God's territory alone? It is not the theory that matters but belief that God is all-powerful and had the ability to begin it all through whatever means, perhaps something we have yet to conceptualize. Faith, science, and social problems intersect, collide, and join forces in Creation Matters, Book 01 of the Beautiful Justice Series that follows a personal yet fictionalized story of faith, love, and social concerns. These social concerns reflection books are be read alongside Holy Scripture and are designed to bring you into those ancient texts for an understanding of God's love for the world.

Download or read book Six Days written by Ken Ham and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how many evangelical leaders, willingly or unwittingly, are undermining the authority of God's Word by compromising the Bible in Genesis Learn how allowing for an old/universe of billions of years unlocks a door of compromise Heed the wake-up call to the Church to return to the authority of God's Word, beginning in Genesis. Today, most Bible colleges, seminaries, K-12 Christian schools, and now even parts of the homeschool movement do not accept the first eleven chapters of Genesis as literal history. They try to fit the supposed billions of years into Genesis, and some teach evolution as fact. Our churches are largely following suit. Ken Ham, international speaker and author on biblical authority, examines how compromise starting in Genesis, particularly in regard to the six days of creation and the earth's age, have filtered down from the Bible colleges and seminaries to pastors—and finally to parents and their children. This erosive legacy is seen in generations of young people leaving the Church—2/3 of them. Get the facts, discover God's truth, and help bring a new reformation to the Church by helping to call it back to the authority of God's Word.

Download or read book Creation Regained written by Albert M. Wolters and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: with a Postcript coauthored by Michael W. Goheen In print for two decades and translated into eight languages, Albert Wolters's classic formulation of an integrated Christian worldview has been revised and expanded to reach new readers beyond the generation that has already benefited from this clear, concise proposal for transcending the false dichotomy between sacred and secular. Wolters begins by defining the nature and scope of a worldview, distinguishing it from philosophy and theology. He then outlines a Reformed analysis of the three basic categories in human history -- creation, fall, and redemption -- arguing that while the fall reaches into every corner of the world, Christians are called to participate in Christ's redemption of all creation. This Twentieth Anniversary edition features a new concluding chapter, coauthored with Michael Goheen, that helpfully places the discussion of worldview in a broader narrative and missional context.

Download or read book The Ultimate Proof of Creation written by Dr. Jason Lisle and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a bold title: The Ultimate Proof of Creation - But is there such a thing? There are many books that contain seemingly powerful arguments for biblical creation. But is there an ultimate proof of creation? There is an argument for creation that is powerful, conclusive, and has no true rebuttal. As such, it is an irrefutable argument - an "ultimate proof " of the Christian worldview biblical creation. Master the method outlined in the following chapters, and you will be able to defend Christianity against all opposition. Learn how to apply the ultimate proof in dialogues with evolutionists, how to spot logical fallacies, and biblical examples of defending the faith Discover the nature of scientific evidence and its proper role in the origins debate Details how to address theistic evolution, "day age" creationism, and other compromised positions of biblical creationism An exceptional book for pastors, ministry leaders, seminary attendees, and students of religion and philosophy This book is a complete guide to defending the Christian faith, emphasizing the defense of the Genesis account of creation, built on techniques that have been developed over many years and presentations. They are not difficult to apply when you learn how to do it properly. Ready to move beyond the circular arguments? It is time to get to the real heart of the issue and rationally resolve the origins debate. It is time to discover The Ultimate Proof of Creation.

Download or read book Retrieving Augustine s Doctrine of Creation written by Gavin Ortlund and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How might premodern exegesis of Genesis inform Christian debates about creation today? Pastor and theologian Gavin Ortlund retrieves Augustine's reading of Genesis 1-3 and considers how his premodern understanding of creation can help Christians today, shedding light on matters such as evolution, animal death, and the historical Adam and Eve.

Download or read book Searching for Adam written by Terry Mortenson and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-10-26 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can believe with great intellectual integrity what the Bible says about Adam and the origin and history of man! Though there are a growing number of books out on Adam, this one is unique with its multi-author combination of biblical, historical, theological, scientific, archaeological, and ethical arguments in support of believing in a literal Adam and the Fall. A growing number of professing evangelical leaders and scholars are doubting or denying a literal Adam and a literal Fall, which thereby undermines the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Last Adam, who came to undo the damaging consequences of Adam’s sin and restore us to a right relationship with our Creator. This book is increase your confidence in the truth of Genesis 1–11 and the gospel! Enhance your understanding pertaining to the biblical evidence for taking Genesis as literal historyDiscover the scientific evidence from genetics, fossils, and human anatomy for the Bible’s teaching about AdamUnderstand the moral, spiritual, and gospel reasons why belief in a literal Adam and Fall are essential for Christian orthodoxy

Download or read book After You Believe written by N. T. Wright and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-03-02 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the acclaimed Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope comes a book that addresses the question that has plagued humans for centuries—what is our purpose? As Christians, what are we to do with that ambiguous time between baptism and the funeral? It's easy to become preoccupied with who gets into heaven; the real challenge is how we are going to live in the here and now. Wright dispels the common misconception that Christian living is nothing more than a checklist of dos and don'ts. Nor is it a prescription to "follow your heart" wherever it may lead. Instead, After You Believe reveals the Bible's call for a revolution—a transformation of character that takes us beyond our earthly pursuit of money, sex, and power into a virtuous state of living that allows us to reflect God and live more worshipful, fulfilling lives. We are all spiritual seekers, intuitively knowing there is more to life than we suspect. This is a book for anyone who is hoping there is something more while we're here on Earth. There is. We are being called to join the revolution, and Wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.

Download or read book Why Creation Matters written by William Ogden and published by . This book was released on 2018-05-23 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people question why believing in creation is important. They are intimidated by the world's insistence that evolution is true, and don't want to appear foolish. They ask why believing in evolution matters if they trust in Jesus as their savior. Perhaps you are one of them. Or maybe you know someone else who is, and don't know how to answer their questions.This book is an in-depth Bible study on why Creation matters. The Bible clearly teaches that an all-powerful, pre-existent God created the heavens and the earth, the sea and all life in six literal 24-hour days. This truth is the foundation upon which all other Christian doctrines rest.The world has become hostile toward the doctrine of creation. Many seemingly authoritative scientists have declared that evolution is a proven fact, even though they provide no proof and ignore contradictory evidence. The media magnifies this message of unbelief, and our schools have become temples dedicated to evolutionary faith. Meanwhile, peer pressure pushes people to conform to the conviction of the crowd.Contrary to common belief, evolutionary theory is not based on scientific proof. Instead, evolutionists are willing ignorant of God's power and ingenious design which are clearly seen in the natural world all around them. Evolution is the improbable explanation for existence by those who claim to be wise, while demonstrating their foolishness by rejecting the truth of God. The primary purpose of this book is to encourage Christians to remain faithful to God's Word, because many have embraced this false science and strayed from the faith. Those who stop trusting the Word of God when it speaks of creation are likely to stop trusting Bible teachings on other topics as well. And those who join the ungodly in suppressing the truth will experience God's wrath.There are many books, articles, and videos by Creation scientists showing that genuine science supports the message of creation. The global flood in the days of Noah explains the earth's geology and the fossil record better than evolutionary theories. The purpose of this book is not to repeat those scientific arguments. Instead, it examines the importance of creation from a Biblical perspective throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation.This book presents 3-Reasons all Christians should believe in Biblical Creation:1. Creation is essential to Faith in the Bible2. Creation is essential to God's Identity3. Creation is essential to Christian Theology

Download or read book The Genesis Flood written by John C. Whitcomb (Jr.) and published by P & R Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over fifty years ago Henry Morris and John Whitcomb joined together to write a controversial book that sparked dialogue and debate on Darwin and Jesus, science and the Bible, evolution and creation -- culminating in what would later be called the birth of the modern creation science movement. Now, fifty years, forty-nine printings, and 300,000 copies after the initial publication of The Genesis Flood, P & R Publishing has produced a fiftieth anniversary edition of this modern classic. - Back cover.

Download or read book A Biblical Home Education written by Ruth Beechick and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most trusted homeschool voices today explains why and how the Bible should be the center of classroom learning and provides teaching helps for parents.

Download or read book Four Views on Creation Evolution and Intelligent Design written by Zondervan, and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current "state of the conversation" about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe) Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos) Intelligent Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute) The contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing questions such as: What is your position on origins - understood broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular? What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in defense of your position? How do you demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation? What hinges on answering these questions correctly? This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his or her view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ.

Download or read book Creation Matters written by Dale Kiefer and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you think about when you think about creation? Some Christians don't think much about it. Others think only in terms of creation versus evolution. Still others focus their attention on which model best fits the evidence - theistic evolution, progressive creationism, Intelligent Design, or six-day creationism. Some see creation as one of many biblical teachings, a truth that we affirm in some of our creeds, but not a top priority doctrine to be studied. This book is not intended to support one side or the other of the debate about the age of the earth. Rather its purpose is to raise Christians' awareness of the importance of the doctrine of creation, regardless of how old they think the earth is. Creation is mentioned hundreds of times in the Bible after Genesis 2. It is the first thing we are told about God in Genesis 1:1, and it is crucial to the Bible's message all the way through the closing chapters of Revelation. If the biblical authors repeated it so often, shouldn't we pay close attention?

Download or read book Creation and Change written by Douglas F. Kelly and published by Mentor. This book was released on 2017-08-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revised and updated edition Authoritative look at the early chapters of Genesis Scholarly but accessible

Download or read book A Matter of Days written by Hugh Ross and published by NavPress Publishing Group. This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The length of a day found in the Biblical account of creation has generated a ferocious controversy.Here is an in-depth study of history, theology, and science that gets to the heart of the tempest.

Download or read book Science Creation and the Bible written by Richard F. Carlson and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Physicist Richard Carlson and biblical scholar Tremper Longman address the long-standing problem of how to relate scientific description of the beginnings of the universe with the biblical creation passages found in Genesis. Experts in their respective fields, these two authors provide a way to resolve seeming conflicting descriptions.

Download or read book The New Answers Book 1 written by Ken Ham and published by New Leaf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christians live in a culture with more questions than ever - questions that affect one's acceptance of the Bible as authoritative and trustworthy. Now, discover easy-to-understand answers that reach core truths of the Christian faith and apply the biblical worldview to a wide variety of subjects.

Download or read book Creation Care written by Douglas J. Moo and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2018-02-27 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible reveals a God whose creative power and loving care embrace all that exists, from earth and sky and sea to every creeping, crawling, swimming, and flying creature. Yet the significance of the Bible’s extensive teaching about the natural world is easily overlooked by Christians accustomed to focusing only on what the Bible says about God’s interaction with human beings. In Creation Care, part of the Biblical Theology for Life series, father and son team Douglas and Jonathan Moo invite readers to open their Bibles afresh to explore the place of the natural world within God’s purposes and to celebrate God’s love as displayed in creation and new creation. Following the contours of the biblical storyline, they uncover answers to questions such as: What is the purpose of the non-human creation? Can a world with things like predators, parasites, and natural disasters still be the ‘good’ world described in Genesis 1? What difference does the narrative of the ‘Fall’ make for humankind’s responsibility to rule over other creatures? Does Israel’s experience on the land have anything to teach Christians about their relationship with the earth? What difference does Jesus make for our understanding of the natural world? How does our call to care for creation fit within the hope for a new heaven and a new earth? What is unique about Christian creation care compared with other approaches to ‘environmental’ issues? How does creation care fit within the charge to proclaim the gospel and care for the poor? In addition to providing a comprehensive biblical theology of creation care, they probe behind the headlines and politicized rhetoric about an ‘environmental crisis’ and climate change to provide a careful and judicious analysis of the most up-to-date scientific data about the state of our world. They conclude by setting forth a bold framework and practical suggestions for an effective and faithful Christian response to the scriptural teaching about the created world. But rather than merely offering a response to environmental concerns, Creation Care invites readers into a joyful vision of the world as God’s creation in which they can rediscover who they truly are as creatures called to love and serve the Creator and to delight in all he has made.