Genesis Renewal The Creationist Teaching Ministry of Mark E Abernathy 1
Why there are conflicts between the Bible and Evolution 2
Why there are conflicts between the Bible and Evolution But first, A list of some of the conflicts 3
Some Conflicts Between Evolution and Biblical Creation Diff Evolution & Biblical Creation 1 Evolution/Long Ages 1. Sun before Earth 1. Earth before Sun 2. Dry land before sea 2. Sea before dry land 3. Atmosphere before sea 3. Sea before atmosphere 4. Sun before light on Earth 4. Light on Earth before Sun 5. Stars before Earth 5. Earth before stars 6. Earth at same time as planets 7. Marine creatures before land plants 6. Earth before planets 7. Land plants before marine creatures 8. Earthworms before starfish 8. Starfish before earthworms 9. Land animals before trees 9. Trees before land animals 4
Conflicts Between Evolution and Biblical Creation Diff Evolution & Biblical Creation 2 Evolution/Long Ages 10. Death before man 11. TB pathogens before man (dinos had TB) 10. Death after man 11. TB pathogens after man 12. Reptiles before birds 12. Birds before reptiles 13. Land mammals before whales 14. Simple plants before fruit trees 13. Whales before land mammals 14. Fruit trees before other plants 15. Insects before mammals 15. Mammals (cattle) before creeping things 16. Land mammals before bats 16. Bats before land mammals 17. Dinosaurs before birds 17. Birds before dinosaurs 5
Conflicts Between Evolution and Biblical Creation Diff Evolution & Biblical Creation 3 Evolution/Long Ages 18. Insects before flowering plants 18. Flowering plants before insects 19. Sun before plants 19. Plants before Sun 20. Dinosaurs before dugongs (sea cows and manatees) 21. Land reptiles before marine reptiles 22. Land reptiles before pterosaurs 23. Land insects before flying insects 20. Dugongs before dinosaurs (sea cows and manatees) 21. Marine reptiles before land reptiles 22. Pterosaurs before land reptiles 23. Flying insects before land insects 6
Why are there conflicts between the Bible and Evolution? Because of 7
Different Worldviews! 8
A Biblical Worldview sees the world through the lens of God s revelation (telescope). The 7 C s in the telescope form a unified and rational description of the beginning and end of the world and explain why death, suffering and disease exist; and how we can survive them. 9
A Non-Christian worldview sees the world through the lens of human supremacy that survived the natural process of death by suffering and disease. It does not explain why we exist or why we can expect ultimate victory over the natural consequences of living. Death is the ultimate fate for all natural things. 10
The only difference between these two people is what they assume to be truth 11
The only difference between these two people is what they assume to be truth The creationist assumes God s revelation in the Bible is truth 12
The only difference between these two people is what they assume to be truth The creationist assumes God s revelation in the Bible is truth The evolutionist assumes he discovers truth using the scientific method and human intellect 13
Which assumption have you chosen? 14
If you believe scientists have proven evolution is a fact, or that God used evolution to create the universe, then you are evolutionized even though you may not consider yourself to be an evolutionist. 15
There is no difference between the Non- Christian worldview and the Evolutionized worldview of Christians 16
Is this your perception of past history? 17
Evolutionists assume death, suffering, and disease preceded human existence Evolutionists assume death, suffering, and disease is the natural process for becoming human 18
Evolutionists have no undisputed fossil evidence to support their assumption that humans evolved from apes (or chimpanzees). This is an invalid museum display. 19
Sadly, some Christians believe God used evolution to create, and then re-interpret Genesis to support their belief. 20
How long have humans existed? Let s assume that one 24-hour day represents the total time (no matter how it is measured) between the beginning of the universe and today How long has man existed per Evolutionists doctrine? How long has man existed per Creationists doctrine? 21
Jesus vs Evolution timeline-- animated The tail end of creation 23:59:55 Adam the beginning of creation 00:00:00:35 Abel the foundation of the world 00:00:42 22
Everyone must choose between man s theories and God s revelation
Millions of years Biblical history of thousands of years
A biblical worldview accepts modern science data and technology, but rejects an evolutionist worldview of origins that contradicts the Bible
Big Bang; Billions of Years. God created; Thousands of years.
Life evolved from matter by chance Life could only be created by an Intelligence
An evolved meat eater Vegetarian before The Fall
Survival of the fittest over millions of years Animal behavior changed because of sin
Races evolved Over Millions of years One race descended From Adam in few thousand years
Dinosaurs died out Millions of years before man Dinosaurs lived beside Man And died out in recent times
The most serious conflict is about the accuracy and authority of the Bible, because many Christians are deceived and assume Genesis should be reinterpreted to conform to the Evolutionists big bang theory of how the universe began.
Science proves this can t be true! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!
Science proves these can t be true, either!
Why is it OK to re-interpret Genesis, but not the New Testament? This can t be true, either! No! No! No! No! No! No!
Have you changed your mind? I did!! 37
Definitions of evolution 38
Definitions of evolution a process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse state to a higher, more complex, or better state (could be non-living or living states) 39
Definitions of evolution a process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse state to a higher, more complex, or better state (could be non-living or living states) A scientific theory that all varieties of animals and plants have their origin from preexisting varieties and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications (mutations) in successive cycles of regeneration (only for life forms) 40
Definitions of evolution a process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse state to a higher, more complex, or better state (could be non-living or living states) A scientific theory that various types of animals and plants have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations (only for life forms) From Latin: unrolling, from evolvere (e vol ve re) 41
Definitions of evolution a process of change from a lower, simpler, or worse to a higher, more complex, or better state (could be non-living or living states) a theory that various types of animals and plants have their origin in other preexisting types and that the distinguishable differences are due to modifications in successive generations (only for life forms) From Latin: unrolling, from evolvere (e vol ve re) First Known Use: 1622 42
Scientific definitions of evolution focus on broad fields of study 43
Scientific definitions of evolution focus on broad fields of study Biological science 44
Scientific definitions of evolution focus on broad fields of study Biological science Physical science 45
Scientific definitions of evolution focus on broad fields of study Biological science Physical science Earth science 46
Scientific definitions of evolution focus on broad fields of study Biological science Physical science Earth science Others 47
Scientific definitions of evolution focus on broad fields of study Biological science Physical science Earth science Others (Technology, Law, Politics, etc.) 48
Why there are conflicts between the Bible and Evolution 49
Why there are conflicts between the Bible and Evolution Different Worldviews! 50
You cannot merge these two foundations into one foundation and one worldview 51
What is a worldview? 52
What is a worldview? What we assume to be true without proof 53
How do we get a worldview? 54
How do we get a worldview? By believing that our parents and friends tell us the truth 55
How do we get a worldview? By believing that our parents and friends tell us the truth By believing that our education system teaches truth 56
How do we get a worldview? By believing that our parents and friends tell us the truth By believing that our education system teaches truth By believing that publishers and journalists report truth unless identified as fiction
There are two basic worldviews 58
There are two basic worldviews. Supernatural assumes the possibility of supernatural power (miracles) 59
There are two basic worldviews. Supernatural assumes the possibility of supernatural power (miracles) Natural - rejects the possibility of supernatural power (no miracles) 60
The supernatural and natural worldviews are like black and white 61
The supernatural and natural worldviews are like black and white No middle ground or compromise is tolerated 62
Why are there conflicts between the Bible and Evolution? The supernatural and natural worldviews are like black and white No middle ground or compromise is tolerated God versus no God (or versus other gods) 63
Why are there conflicts between the Bible and Evolution? The supernatural and natural worldviews are like black and white No middle ground or compromise is tolerated God versus no God (or versus other gods) Either God exists and the Bible reveals God s truth 64
? The supernatural and natural worldviews are like black and white No middle ground or compromise is tolerated God versus no God (or versus other gods) Either God exists and the Bible reveals God s truth Or God does not exist and man determines truth 65
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) 66
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) Christian (Holy Bible) 67
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) Christian (Holy Bible) Jew (Old Testament) 68
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) Christian (Holy Bible) Jew (Old Testament) Islam (Quran) 69
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) Christian (Holy Bible) Jew (Old Testament) Islam (Quran) Hindu 70
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) Christian (Holy Bible) Jew (Old Testament) Islam (Quran) Hindu Buddha 71
Supernatural worldview has many varieties (religions) Christian (Holy Bible) Jew (Old Testament) Islam (Quran) Hindu Buddha Etc. 72
The Natural worldview includes 73
The Natural worldview includes Atheists 74
The Natural worldview includes Atheists Evolutionists 75
The Natural worldview includes Atheists Evolutionists Humanists 76
The Natural worldview includes Atheists Evolutionists Humanists Communists 77
The Natural worldview includes Atheists Evolutionists Humanists Communists Socialists 78
The Natural worldview includes Atheists Evolutionists Humanists Communists Socialists Etc. 79
There are two traits common to atheists, evolutionists, humanists, communists, etc 80
There are two traits common to atheists, evolutionists, humanists, communists, etc The Natural worldview relies on scientific observations to explain the origin of all things we can see or find on our planet or in space 81
There are two traits common to atheists, evolutionists, humanists, communists, etc The Natural worldview relies on scientific observations to explain the origin of all things we can see or find on our planet or in space The Natural worldview exalts human beings as the supreme authority for all things 82
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. 83
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power 84
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power Evolutionists reject the Bible as God s revelation to humans 85
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power Evolutionists reject the Bible as God s revelation to humans Evolutionists deny Jesus Christ is God s Son 86
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power Evolutionists reject the Bible as God s revelation to humans Evolutionists deny Jesus Christ is God s Son Evolutionists deny the possibility of salvation or eternal life in God s heaven 87
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power Evolutionists reject the Bible as God s revelation to humans Evolutionists deny Jesus Christ is God s Son Evolutionists deny the possibility of salvation or eternal life in God s heaven Evolutionists promote human opinions that contradict God s revelation in the Holy Bible 88
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power Evolutionists reject the Bible as God s revelation to humans Evolutionists deny Jesus Christ is God s Son Evolutionists deny the possibility of salvation or eternal life in God s heaven Evolutionists promote human opinions that contradict God s revelation in the Holy Bible Evolutionists prohibit equal opportunity for creationists to participate in scientific education or research 89
Because evolutionists have a greater influence on social and political affairs, I use Evolutionists as a symbol for all persons who have a Natural worldview. Evolutionists reject the Bible as God s revelation to humans Evolutionists deny Jesus Christ is God s Son Evolutionists deny the existence of God and His supernatural power Evolutionists deny the possibility of salvation or eternal life in God s heaven Evolutionists promote human opinions that contradict God s revelation in the Holy Bible Evolutionists prohibit equal opportunity for creationists to participate in scientific education or research Evolutionists are not Christians (but Christians can be deceived by Evolutionists) 90
A Christian worldview has at least two varieties 91
A Christian worldview has at least two varieties Young Earth Christian (about 6,000 years old) 92
A Christian worldview has at least two varieties Young Earth Christian (about 6,000 years old) Old Earth Christian (about 4,300,000,000 years old) 93
A Christian worldview has at least two varieties Young Earth Christian (about 6,000 years old) Old Earth Christian (about 4,300,000,000 years old) Each uses the Holy Bible to support its view 94
A Christian worldview has at least two varieties Young Earth Christian (about 6,000 years old) Old Earth Christian (about 4,300,000,000 years old) Each uses the Holy Bible to support its view Is that reasonable or logical? 95
A young earth worldview is a creationist worldview (also called biblical worldview) 96
A young earth worldview is a creationist worldview (also called biblical worldview) Assumes that the Holy Bible is God s supernaturally inspired revelation to human beings 97
A young earth worldview is a creationist worldview (also called biblical worldview) Assumes that the Holy Bible is God s supernaturally inspired revelation to human beings Accepts Genesis 1-11 as true and accurate history without poetry, allegory, legend, or myth 98
A young earth worldview is a creationist worldview (also called biblical worldview) Assumes that the Holy Bible is God s supernaturally inspired revelation to human beings Accepts Genesis 1-11 as true and accurate history without poetry, allegory, legend, or myth Accepts modern science & technology, but rejects modern scientific opinion about the origin of life and the universe 99
Praise the Lord! 100
An old earth Christian worldview Assumes that God used long ages to create (also called theistic evolution) 101
An old earth Christian worldview Assumes that God used long ages to create (also called theistic evolution) Assumes that the Holy Bible is God s supernaturally inspired revelation (same as young earth creationists!) 102
An old earth Christian worldview Assumes that God used long ages to create (also called theistic evolution) Assumes that the Holy Bible is God s supernaturally inspired revelation (same as young earth creationists!) Interprets Genesis 1-11 as poetry, allegory, legend, or myth 103
An old earth Christian worldview Assumes that God used long ages to create (also called theistic evolution) Assumes that the Holy Bible is God s supernaturally inspired revelation (same as young earth creationists!) Interprets Genesis 1-11 as poetry, allegory, legend, or myth Assumes science corrects biblical errors 104
Creationists (Young Earth Christians) versus Theistic Evolutionists (Old Earth Christians) Holy Bible Genesis 1-11 Modern science Age of the Earth Young Earth Christians God s supernaturally inspired revelation to human beings True and accurate history without poetry, allegory, legend, or myth Rejects scientific opinion about the origin of life and the universe 6,000 years (Based on genealogies in Genesis 1-11) Old Earth Christians God s supernaturally inspired revelation to human beings Subject to interpretation because it is poetry, allegory, legend, or myth Assumes science corrects biblical errors 4,300,000,000 years (Based on scientific opinion of recent data extrapolated into the past) 105
Do not be deceived by Evolutionists There is a scripture reference in the right frame that you may miss. It is Romans 5:12 which says Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned 106
Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned. (NASB) My paraphrase: Through one man, Adam, sin and death entered into the world. Thus, there was no sin or death in the world before God created Adam!
. Sadly, many Christians re-interpret the Bible in order to include the long ages of evolutionists as evidence that they are educated and supporters of science 108
Many Christians believe the Holy Bible is God s revelation but are confused by the variety of interpretations accepted within Christianity. 109
Many Christians believe the Holy Bible is God s revelation but are confused by the variety of interpretations available. Genesis Renewal does not promote a new interpretation I promote renewing the interpretation of our godly ancestors who believed the Holy Bible is God s truth as written in the original documents 110
Many Christians believe the Holy Bible is God s revelation but are confused by the variety of interpretations available. Genesis Renewal does not promote a new interpretation we promote renewing the interpretation of our godly ancestors who believed the Holy Bible is God s truth as written in the original documents I defend the supernatural authority of the Holy Bible 111
I restore the authority of the Holy Bible in the hearts and minds of old earth Christians 112
I restore the authority of the Holy Bible in the hearts and minds of old earth Christians I assure all Christians that the Holy Bible speaks truthfully and accurately on all topics of creation, history, religion, ethics, and science 113
I am an example that old earth Christians can and do become young earth Christians 114
I am an example that old earth Christians can and do become young earth Christians I was saved in 1943, but the deceit of Evolutionists led me to accept the assumption that God used millions and billions of years to create the universe 115
I am an example that old earth Christians can and do become young earth Christians I was saved in 1943, but the deceit of Evolutionism led me to accept the assumption that God used millions and billions of years to create the universe I was a good student, and my early education and my college education focused on science 116
For too many years I did not recognize the conflict between the Bible and Evolution 117
For too many years I did not recognize the conflict between the Bible and Evolution My church did not include the conflict in my Christian education 118
For too many years I did not recognize the conflict between the Bible and Evolution My church did not include the conflict in my Christian education I was immature and did not look for the conflict 119
For too many years I did not recognize the conflict between the Bible and Evolution My church did not include the conflict in my Christian education I was immature and did not look for the conflict But I continued to study my Bible, and I began to question why my church did not expose the conflict 120
Eventually, I discovered the creation ministry of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) and became convinced that the Bible and Evolution are enemies of each other 121
Why are there conflicts between the Bible and Evolution Eventually, I discovered the creation ministry of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) and became convinced that the Bible and Evolution are enemies of each other Still, I hesitated to express my Creationist convictions 122
Eventually, I discovered the creation ministry of the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) and became convinced that the Bible and Evolution are enemies of each other Still, I hesitated to express my Creationist convictions But I am now prepared and willing to share my joy and satisfaction of being a young earth Christian (a Creationist) 123
Thank you for allowing me to share my testimony and my conviction that all Christians should accept and study Genesis 1-11 as God s accurate revelation of Creation, Corruption, Catastrophe, and Confusion, because only Genesis 1-11 explains why Jesus Christ had to die physically for my salvation and had to defeat human death by His resurrection; in order that I may have everlasting life in God s heaven. Are you a Creationist? If not, are you ready to assume by faith that God created the universe as described in Genesis; the same kind of faith you have that Jesus Christ saved you as described in the New Testament? 124