Faith vs Doubt. The Ground of Controversy

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1 The Ground of Controversy

2 Opening Text Ephesians 6:11-12 Daniel 12:8-10 Romans 3:1-4 2

3 The Debate of the Century Creation vs Evolution 3

4 The Debate of the Century Religion vs Science 4

5 The Debate of the Century Myth vs Fact 5

6 The Debate of the Century Evil vs Good 6

7 The all absorbing question: Who won? 7

8 Well, the truth is that, the answer wholly depends upon who you ask: & Bill Nye presented evidence Ken Ham presented evidence 8

9 Mr. Ham gave evidence to believe the Bible, And said, We can trust it. 9

10 He told us, The Bible says..., And showed that, We observe this in nature. 10

11 Mr. Nye gave evidence to doubt the Bible, And said the Bible history, Disturbs me. 11

12 He defined Bible history as fairy tales, And asked us, Is that really reasonable? 12

13 All who look for a reason to doubt All who look for a reason to believe Will vote Bill Nye Will vote Ken Ham 13

14 God is revealing that dividing line between: Man s word (doubt) God s Word (faith) VS False science (theory) True science (knowledge) 14

15 You see, the Real Issue is: 15

16 This age old battle began in the mind, but it is acted out upon the field of life. Genesis 3:4-5 Hebrews 11:3 16

17 understand νοεω (noéo), verb, [Strong s # G3539] The receive mentally; to understand; to consider; to think; the passive aspect of the mind 17

18 Dr. Irwin A. Moon ( ) Founder of Sermons from Science & Moody Institute of Science ( ) Facts of Faith (1956) 18

19 The real enemy of true faith today is not ignorance, not total unbelief, but partial belief. 19

20 For some reason some people seem to have two kinds of faith: one they reserve for values they consider absolute two times two equal four, the law of gravity and then, a socalled religious faith, which is almost a retreat from fact into a realm of fantasy. 20

21 They seem to have two compartments in their brain they keep their science on one side, with their religion on the other, with a wall between them. They re afraid to remove that wall; fearing that their faith will be swept away by fact and hard reality. 21

22 To say the least such faith lacks honest conviction. Only a faith that is founded on truth can survive, and provide the bulwark so necessary for a nation, or an individual

23 A Partial or Divided Belief: 1. Absolute Science: natural laws, logic, reason, etc., termed science or fact. 2. Religious Belief: the Bible, right, wrong, good, evil, truth, error, etc., termed religion or belief. 23

24 The Author of Faith Hebrews 12:2 Romans 10:17 24

25 Romans 10:17 So then, doubt cometh by not hearing; and not hearing by the word of Satan. (my personal rendering of its opposite sense) 25

26 The Author of Doubt John 8:42-47 Ezekiel 28:15 Isaiah 14:

27 Where Doubt Leads Romans 1:19-23 Hebrews 3:19 2 Kings 17:13-15 Luke 22:66-68 (see also Matthew 23:1-5) 1 John 3:4 Titus 1:

28 mind νους (noús), noun, [Strong s # G3563] The impression made upon the mind; the understanding; the thought 28

29 Science [Knowledge] Doubt 29

30 Where Doubt Ends Luke 10:25-29 Luke 12:46 Revelation 21:8 30

31 Science [Knowledge] Doubt Faith 31

32 Our Great Need Mark 9:

33 The Desire of Ages (1898) Ch. 47, pp , par. 6, 8 Ministry 33

34 ... There is no lack of power on the part of Christ; the healing of the son depends upon the father s faith. With a burst of tears, realizing his own weakness, the father casts himself upon Christ s mercy, with the cry, Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief. 34

35 If Thou canst do anything, have compassion on us, and help us. How many a sin-burdened soul has echoed that prayer. And to all, the pitying Saviour s answer is, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. It is faith that connects us with heaven, and brings us strength for coping with the powers of darkness. 35

36 In Christ, God has provided means for subduing every sinful trait, and resisting every temptation, however strong. But many feel that they lack faith, and therefore they remain away from Christ. Let these souls, in their helpless unworthiness, cast themselves upon the mercy of their compassionate Saviour. Look not to self, but to Christ. 36

37 He who healed the sick and cast out demons when He walked among men is the same mighty Redeemer today. Faith comes by the word of God. Then grasp His promise, Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out. John 6:37. Cast yourself at His feet with the cry, Lord, I believe; help Thou mine unbelief. You can never perish while you do this never. 37

38 The Promise Revelation 21:4 Revelation 22:3 Nahum 1:9 38

39 Closing Thought Romans 4:

40 staggered διακρινω (diakríno) [Strong s # G1252] To discern difference; when used in reference to that which is inspired (truth) it signifies to doubt i.e., to perceive contradiction or disharmony 40

41 Closing Thought Romans 4: Timothy 6:12 John 8:

42 continue μενω (méno) [Strong s # G3306] To abide or remain; to continue; to persist in/at something 42

43 The End