Biblical Evidence for an Old Earth"The Age of Earth"2/2/2002 This topic was addressed by Dr. Moreland during a lecture at Northshore Church in Everett, Washington on February 2, 2002. A Dark Galaxy: Finding the "Missing" Dark Stuff10/27/2008 Many independent sets of observations confirm that only about six percent of all the ordinary matter (neutrons and protons) in the universe is made up of stars and stellar remnants.1 The other 94 percent is dark. While astronomers have verified that enormous quantities of ordinary dark matter exist as dispersed intergalactic gas, they have yet to positively identify a totally dark structure of galactic proportions. A New Kind of Star Solves An Old Problem7/9/2007 It is not every day that Hollywood discovers a new star that stands apart from all their other stars. The same is true for astronomers. Only rarely do they discover a new kind of star that is unlike any they have seen before. When they do make such a discovery, however, it typically reveals new insights into how the universe was exquisitely designed to provide a home for life and for humanity in particular.by Hugh Ross A Response to Refuting Compromise by Hugh Rossby Hugh Ross Many times since 2004, when young-earth creationist Jonathan Sarfati published his book Refuting Compromise: A Biblical and Scientific Refutation of ‘Progressive Creationism’ (Billions of Years) As Popularized by Astronomer Hugh Ross, I have been asked to provide a point-by-point response to his charges. Astronomical Evidences For The God Of The Bible1/1/1992 If the universe is created and the creator is impersonal, then love, compassion, and care are merely illusions. On the other hand, if the Creator is personal, then these attributes and others such as beauty, altruism, mercy, and justice are real and meaningful. Avoiding a Dangerous Trap1/1/1999 Have you ever wondered why most Christian astronomers reject a young-universe interpretation of Genesis? The answer has to do with Scripture and theology, as well as with science. In my book Creation and Time (not to be confused with the book by the same title subsequently produced by Van Bebber and Taylor), I state that the rules of biblical exegesis support long creation days, an old earth, and an even older universe.' If the creation periods are interpreted as six consecutive 24-hour days, other books of the Bible and other chapters of Genesis become contradictory. Buttressing The Distance Ladder Foundation For Cosmic Creation7/1/2007 Not until Albert Einstein produced his theory of general relativity in 1916 did scientists even consider the possibility that the cosmos continually expands. And yet five ancient writers-Job, David, Isaiah, Jerehiah, and Zechariah-all described this expansion more than two thousand years ago. For centuries the Bible stood alone as the only text making such a claim about the universe. Closing The Gap: A Scientist’s Response To The Gap Theory1/1/2001 Reviewed by John Rea The work of an apologist in some ways parallels the work of a scientist. Both seek to “prove” (as in “establish by testing”) the truth of their explanation for something and, thus, to defend their idea against challenges. Continental Landmass Growth And The Genesis 1 Chronology10/8/2007 Thanks to a spectacular new discovery concerning the geophysical history of the earth, one more detail in biblical author Moses’ chronology of Earth’s creation history has been scientifically verified. The breakthrough yields yet more evidence for the divine inspiration of the Bible’s words and message. First, let me offer some personal background for this discovery. Continuous Cosmic Expansion10/1/2005 Big bang opponents are a diverse lot. Some promote an infinitely (or near infinitely) old universe to avoid a creation event in the relatively recent (roughly 14-billion-year) past. So, they argue that the universe is static or semi-static-no general cosmic expansion. Others promote a very young creation (6,000-10,000 years old) to fit a particular interpretation of Genesis 1. Cosmic Creation Model And The First Stars3/10/2008 In attempting to achieve a comprehensive validation of the biblically predicted big bang creation model1 the greatest challenge for astronomers has been assembling a detailed history for the formation of the universe’s first stars. One problem is that such stars are extremely difficult to observe. A second problem is that theoretical models for explaining the physics of star formation during the universe’s early history are notoriously difficult to formulate. Creating Creationism: Meanings and Usage Since the Age of Agassiz, Part 14/1/1995 Despite a few helpful attempts to trace the development of vocabulary in the public discourse about Darwinism, no one has yet looked closely at the deployment of the terms "creationism" and "creationist" in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Creating Creationism: Meanings and Usage Since the Age of Agassiz, Part 24/1/1995 To compound the confusion about special creation [Was it a recent, six-day phenomenon, an ancient day-age phenomenon, or a dual phenomenon with a gap between "the beginning" and Eden?], its most vocal scientific proponents disagreed markedly over the number of supernatural interventions required. Creating Creationism: Meanings and Usage Since the Age of Agassiz, Part 34/1/1995 Such efforts (as "flood geologist" Dudley Joseph Whitney's) to co-opt the creationist label did not go uncontested for long, in part because evangelical scientists who did not subscribe to flood geology could ill afford to have their constituencies view them as non-creationists. Deep Core Tests For The Age Of The Earth7/1/2005 The clash between young-earth and old-earth creationists can seem bewilderingly technical at times. Is there any easy-to-understand scientific data for determining whether Earth is young or old? Does Old-earth Creationism Contradict Genesis 1?1/1/2007 An article by Dr. Terry Mortenson -- "Evolution vs. Creation: the Order of Events Matters" -- claims long creation days only seem reasonable to those who pay insufficient attention to the order of events in Genesis 1. The only way the day-age view can be harmonized with Genesis, it asserts, is by rearranging the biblical creation events. As proof, the article cites what Mortenson contends are numerous conflicts between science and Genesis 1. Facing Up To Big Bang Challenges1/1/2001 What danger lurks in associating big bang cosmology with biblical cosmology? Most Christian physicists, astronomers, and other scientists would say, “None.” Many Christian philosophers, theologians, pastors, and other nonscientists would say, “A big one.” Four Views Of The Biblical Creation Account8/8/2000 The following information comes from the "Report of the Creation Study Committee" posted on PCANEWS.COM, the Web Magazine of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), dated July 6, 2000. The 92-page document, presented to the 28th General Assembly of the PCA, results from the committee’s two-year study of Genesis 1-3 and of the meaning of "day" in that creation account. Galactic Supernova Remnant Disproves Young-earth Creationist Prediction2/11/2008 Not only can new scientific discoveries put to the test whether or not God exists and performed the role of Creator, they can also discriminate between competing models for creation, including models that claim to be biblically based. On December 1, 2007, a dramatic example of such a discovery appeared in the Astrophysical Journal. Geometric Distance To M81 Buttresses The Distance Ladder Foundation For Cosmic Creation12/17/2007 Not until Albert Einstein produced his theory of general relativity in 1916 did scientists even consider the possibility of continual cosmic expansion. Yet, six Bible authors described this expansion in great detail over two thousand years ago.1 Helium Diffusion In Zircon: A Response To Questions By The Rate Team4/22/2009 Radiometric dating methods have long been disputed by young-earth creationists, and for good reason. Rock ages obtained by these dating methods, usually ranging from millions to billions of years, contradict contradict the notion of a 6,000-year-old earth. Historic Age Debate: Beginning Of Time7/14/2008 Previously, we noted that the church has unanimously taught the doctrine of creation ex nihilo throughout its history (parts 1-4). This was considered fundamental doctrine and was even included in key creedal statements. The doctrine of creation ex nihilo does, however, have one curious implication: a beginning of time. In other words, if matter has a beginning (i.e., is not eternal) then shouldn’t time have a beginning as well? Historic Age Debate: Creation Ex Nihilo, Part 1 (of 4)June 16, 2008 On October 2007, I began a TNRTB series discussing my research into how the church has understood Genesis 1 and the age of the earth throughout its history. The first two articles gave a quick overview of this topic (see “Overview,” part 1 and part 2). From here on, this series will focus on how earlier theologians interpreted specific Bible verses or wrestled with issues pertaining to the age of the earth. Historic Age Debate: Creation Ex Nihilo, Part 2 (of 4)6/23/2008 The doctrine of creation ex nihilo (“creation out of nothing”) has been firmly and uniformly taught throughout church history and was declared in important creedal statements (detailed in part 1). To understand why this was such a vital doctrine, we need to first consider the contrasting view prevalent throughout the Greco-Roman world at the time of Christ. Historic Age Debate: Creation Ex Nihilo, Part 3 (of 4)6/30/2008 The most important biblical doctrine related to creation is creation ex nihilo, which means “creation out of nothing.” This theologically fundamental belief was taught in important creedal statements [part 1]. It represents a clear line of demarcation between Christianity and Greek philosophy, which held that matter was eternal [part 2]. Historic Age Debate: Creation Ex Nihilo, Part 4 (of 4)7/7/2008 Parts 1-3 of this series have documented the vital theological importance of the doctrine of creation ex nihilo (“creation out of nothing”). Now it is time to consider its impact on science. Three specific examples will be considered here. International Council On Biblical Inerrancy (icbi)/the Chicago Statement On Biblical Hermeneutics (articles 19-22)1/1/1997 We affirm that any preunderstandings which the interpreter brings to Scripture should be in harmony with scriptural teaching and subject to correction by it. Introduction To The Creation-date Debate2/17/2009 There are a wide variety of types of creationists in Christianity. By types we mean different interpretations of the days in Genesis. Two overarching views are young-earth and old-earth creationism. Reasons to Believe and others have shown (see links within this article) that it and others believe young-earthism is not the literal interpretation of Genesis and is wrought with interpretational and scientific problems. This article will attempt to introduce readers to this position and why we believe it is valid. Most Accurate Distances Shore Up Creation History3/3/2008 Opponents of big bang cosmology, both atheists and young-earth creationists, frequently attempt to push aside very compelling and overwhelming physical evidence in favor of this biblically predicted model1 by picking apart the limiting factor in determining the details of the cosmic creation story. This limiting factor is the ability of astronomers to determine accurate distances to other galaxies. Most Detailed Map Of Cosmic Background Radiation Confirms Biblical Creation Model7/1/2006 A team of American and Canadian astronomers dramatically strengthened the case for a big bang creation (thoroughly biblical1) when they released the latest map of radiation left over from the cosmic origin event.2 The team made public their analysis based on three years' continuous observations of that cosmic background radiation via satellite-the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP). New Astronomical Proofs For The Existence Of God1/1/1998 "It really does matter, and matters very much, how we think about the cosmos," declares historian and college president Dr. George Roche. Immanual Kant, for example, posited an infinitely old and infinitely large universe. Such a universe Kant reasoned might permit an infinite number of random chances. Thus even such highly improbable events as atoms self-assembling into human beings might be possible. God, then, becomes unnecessary. Noah’s Flood: A Bird’s-eye View7/1/2002 Ms. Johnson smiles and settles her class for the week’s lesson. She opens the Bible on her lap and begins to read the story of Noah's flood. Her first-graders sit cross-legged on the floor, wiggling a little but listening quietly. Notable Christians Open To An Old-universe, Old-earth PerspectiveThe following individuals—respected authors, Bible scholars, scientists, pastors, linguists, and more—hold to a diversity of views on the timing of God’s creation. And yet all have affirmed, in documented sources, that an ancient universe and Earth (including big bang cosmology) pose no threat to Christian orthodoxy, but rather may be considered plausible and valid interpretations, even literal interpretations, of the biblical text. Not one sees the question of age as a crucial doctrinal issue. Old-earth Creationism On Trial4/15/2009 A wise pastor once counseled me to make sure I understand an opposing argument well enough to argue for it before I try to argue against it. This advice flows from Jesus's command to "treat other people the same way you want them to treat you" (Matthew 7:12). My colleague Kenneth Samples describes how this... Old-earth Creationism: A Heretical Belief?8/23/2007 Ken Ham is an ardent young-earth creationist. As president of Answers in Genesis, he generates a steady stream of articles critiquing the old-earth view. Although I disagree with most of his assertions, I respect his right to express them. However, Ham’s article, “The god of an old earth,”1. crosses the line of amicable debate. By declaring “the god of an old earth cannot be the God of the Bible” and “the god of an old earth destroys the Gospel,” he is accusing old-earth creationists of heresy. Predictive Power: Confirming Cosmic Creation4/1/2002 Scientists focus enormous effort on turning detections (observations and measurements) into predictions. Meteorologists use data to predict temperatures, wind, and precipitation. Astronomers use data to predict meteor showers and eclipses. Radiometric Dating - A Christian Perspective1/1/2002 Dr. Wiens has a PhD in Physics, with a minor in Geology. His PhD thesis was on isotope ratios in meteorites, including surface exposure dating. He was employed at Caltech’s Division of Geological & Planetary Sciences at the time of writing the first edition. He is presently employed in the Space & Atmospheric Sciences Group at the Los Alamos National Reading Between The Fossil Lines10/1/2001 One of the most frequently argued objections to the trustworthiness of Scripture is found in the apparent discrepancy between the account of creation given in Genesis 1 and the supposed evidence from the fossils and fissionable minerals in the geological strata that indicated Earth is billions of years old. Report Of The Creation Study Committee1/1/2000 The Committee has been unable to come to unanimity over the nature and duration of the creation days. Nevertheless, our goal has been to enhance the unity, integrity, faithfulness and proclamation of the Church. Therefore we are presenting a unanimous report with the understanding that the members hold to different exegetical viewpoints. Responses To Young Universe "answers"1/1/1999 Those who hold the young universe view have offered the following statements to answer questions about this theory. After each statement is a response. Scriptures Related To Creation1/23/2001 Scriptures expressing that God is the Creator; Scriptures that describe time as being created by a transcendent Creator; Scriptures that describe times when God intervenes in the physical realm (miracles); Scriptures describing the relationship between the Sabbath and Creation Star Light & The Age Of The Universe7/1/1998 One fact has continued to hold my attention in the ongoing debate between creationists on the age of the universe. I can see stars. On a clear night I see thousands of them. Astronomers seem to know a lot about these twinkling specks of light in the heavens, even though they are very far away. Ten Major Differences Between Calendar-day And Day-age Creationists1/23/2001 cdc = Calendar-Day Creationists Ten Major Similarities Between Calendar-day And Day-age Creationists1/23/2001 Ten Major Similarities Between Calendar-Day and Day-Age Creationists Testing Cosmic Creation Models, Part 14/21/2008 At two different outreach events this past month I met both atheists and young-earth creationists who expressed skepticism concerning the evidence I presented for the biblically predicted big bang creation model. Testing Cosmic Creation Models, Part 24/28/2008 In my previous contribution to Today’s New Reason To Believe I described how Bayesian statistical analysis by two Polish researchers on the latest measurements defining the history of the universe had yielded additional scientific evidence for the biblically predicted big bang creation model. Testing Creation Using The Proton To Electron Mass Ratio11/2/2009 For thousands of years the Bible has been on record stating that he laws governing the heavens and earth do not vary. If the constancy of the laws of physics is proven, it would not only establish the Bible's reliable descriptions of nature and predictions of future scientific discoveries, it would also refute young-earth creationism and significantly constrain speculations about string theories and the possibility that scalar fields alter the character of dark energy. The Correspondence Of Isaac Newton: Volume Ii, 1676 - 1687H. W. Turnbull, Ed., Cambridge University Press, 1960 247 Newton To Burnet From the original in King's College Library, Cambridge. The Dynamics Of Dating1/1/1996 Bewildered, Janet watches her son gaze in awe at the dinosaur exhibit. A sign tells her that the Tyrannosaurus Rex is millions of years old. But last Sunday, her Bible teacher stated emphatically that God made Earth only six thousand years ago. The confusion over dates makes her stomach churn. The age assigned to the fossils in front of her seems to contradict the creation account, and Janet’s heartbeats accelerate at the implication. Is Earth young or old? If old, did that mean the Bible is wrong? Or could science be wrong? And what is she going to tell her son? The History Of The Universe In A Nutshell: Reflections On 2 Peter 32/7/2006 There is a sentiment on university campuses that conversations about religion and science are generally welcome, as long as they do not happen at the same time. Discussions about the Bible belong in the religion department. Discussions about science belong in the science department. And seldom, if ever, the two shall meet. Tolman's Elegant Test1/1/2002 The cosmic characteristic most extensively described in the Bible is the ongoing expansion of the universe. No other holy book of the world's religions describes this feature, nor was it anticipated by secular scholars before the development of Einstein's theory of general relativity. What Does A "very Good World" Look Like? Part 1 Of 211/24/2008 God’s Instructions to “Subdue” and “Rule” Imply the World Was Harsh Before the Fall: One point of contention among those who believe in creation is the issue of death and decay in the original created order. The question, simply stated, is whether or not death, decay, disease, harsh conditions, etc., exists as a part of the world before the fall of Adam. What Does A "very Good" World Look Like? Part 2 Of 212/1/2008 God’s Instructions to “Subdue” and “Rule” Imply the World Was Harsh Before the Fall Our last article reviewed uses of the words kabash ("subdue") and radah (“rule”) in the Old Testament beyond Genesis 1. In all cases, they imply strong control exerted in the face of fierce resistance—or potential resistance. White Dwarfs Deliver Better Creation History1/21/2008 Star clusters provide astronomers with an extraordinary window into the creation and history of the universe, a window that enables astronomers to rigorously test the biblically predicted big bang creation model. Thanks to a new set of measurements on burnt out stars—known as white dwarfs—that window has become much clearer and more robust. Young-earth Issues: Is God Lying?1/28/2011 Although I keep abreast of the arguments advanced by the most prominent young-earth creationists—mainly the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) and Answers in Genesis (AiG)—I don’t typically respond directly to the materials they produce. However, every now and then something they say warrants a response, such as when they misrepresent RTB’s position on the genre of Genesis 1 or the relationship between humans and the hominids. In a similar vein, the ICR made a statement in a recent publication that merits some discussion. Biblical Evidence for an Old EarthBiology's "Big Bang" Really HappenedHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Creation Update PRIMETIME #5Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples Creation Update Primetime #8Hugh Ross, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Dating the Earth through Ice CoresHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Design of Earth's Magnetic FieldHugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Early Human Migration Mystery SolvedHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Krista Bontrager Evaluating Some Common Young-Earth ArgumentsGuest apologists Mark Whorton and Hill Roberts with Joe Aguirre Expansion of the Universe and DNA BarcodingAuthor: Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Explosion of New Big Bang DiscoveriesHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Hezekiah’s Tunnel: Another Confirmation of the Bible’s Historical AccuracyHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Krista Bontrager In the Space of Six DaysHugh Ross, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Integrating Science and FaithHugh Ross, Ken Samples, Jeff Zweerink, and Joe Aguirre Intermittent Plate Tectonics Beneficial for LifeAuthor: Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Interview with Paul CopanAuthor: Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth Samples Magnetic Reversals: Evidence for an Ancient EarthHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Mapping Human HistoryHugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager With special guest, Dr. Andrew Steinmann at Concordia University, IL. More Confirmation for Cosmic Creation ModelHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre More Creation Model EvidenceHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre NASA Experiments Confirm CreationHugh Ross, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager New Measurement for Age of EarthHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre New Star Measurement Supports Big Bang? Author: Hugh Ross, Fazale Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre No Shortage of Short Period CometsHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Krista Bontrager Prime Time #2 - God, Darwin or Both?Hugh Ross, Kenneth Samples, Fuz Rana and Dave Rogstad Primetime #14 - Special Edition: Interviews with Don Stoner & Brother Guy ConsolmagnoHugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager PRIMETIME #3 - Interview with Young-Earth Astronomer, Dr. Danny FaulknerHugh Ross, Dave Rogstad and Krista Bontrager Primetime #7: Radiometric Dating Methods and the RATE StudyHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Krista Bontrager Primetime #9 -- Interview with Scholars, Dr. Walt Kaiser & Dr. John Jefferson DavisHugh Ross, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Primetime Interview with Phillip JohnsonHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre Putting Time Dilation Models to the TestHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Quantized Red Shifts: Evidence of an Earth-Centered Universe?Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Radiometric Dating and CreationHugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Reconciling “Adam” and “Eve”Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Response to "15 Answers to Creationist Nonsense" in Scientific AmericanHugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Simulation of Earth's Magnetic FieldDave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Supernatural Climate DesignHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples and Krista Bontrager Testing Creation Using the ProtonDownload Episode The Big Bang and the Christian WorldviewHugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager The Cosmos and ChristHugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, and Ken Samples The Elegant CosmosAuthor: Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2003 that Support RTB’s Testable Creation ModelHugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2004 - The Best of Creation UpdateHugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, Dave Rogstad, and Krista Bontrager Young-Earth Creationism: Interview with Dr. John Mark ReynoldsHugh Ross, Fuz Rana and Krista Bontrager Biblical Evidence for an Old EarthA Matter of DaysPrice: $15.95 The length of time represented by the word "day" sparks a storm of controversy. Lightning strikes and thunder roars with questions at the core of the debate: A Question of AgePrice: $39.95 Did God create the heavens and earth in six 24-hour days or in millions of years? Many biblical and scientific facets of this question were discussed in a face-to-face meeting of young- and old-earth scientists. The conference was presented by First Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton. Speakers include Hugh Ross, Fazale Rana, Jason Lisle and Larry Vardiman. A question-and-answer session, moderated by Craig Hazen of Biola University followed the individual talks. Four DVD Set (367 minutes, published 2006), 07 oz. All in a Day's WorkPrice: $19.95 John Ankerberg is joined by one of the most esteemed Old Testament scholars of our time, Dr. Walt Kaiser, to explore the "literal" meaning of Genesis 1. Astronomer and pastor Dr. Hugh Ross adds his scientific insights to the discussion of how Genesis 1 relates to the questions about the age of the Earth. Astronomical Evidence (Japanese)Price: $6.00 Explores in twenty-four pages the reasons to believe in the God of the Bible, based on astronomy. Level: All readers Creation and Time (Japanese)Price: $15.00 Hugh Ross looks closely at one of the most commonly held beliefs among Christians and non-Christians alike: that science and Scripture contradict one another about the age of the earth and how the universe began. After a look back to the beginning of the science-faith conflict, Dr. Ross explores what the early church fathers believed, what the biblical texts indicate, and what the scientific data tell us regarding the age of the universe. He concludes with a strategy for peaceful resolution of what has become an emotionally-charged battle. Level: All readers Fingerprint of God (Commemorative Edition)Price: $25.00 Can we know whether or not God exists? How did the universe begin? Still today, scientists, theologians, and philosophers often present confusing and opposing viewpoints in attempts to answer these foundational questions. In this apologetics classic, Hugh Ross provides clear evidence for a universe that is designed, initiated, shaped, and sustained exactly as the Bible describes--by God. Readers will learn how astrophysicists reluctantly arrived at a model of cosmic origin and development that unmistakably points to the God of the Bible. Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological CommentaryPrice: $17.99 The first chapters of the Bible are among its most controversial. In this multifaceted commentary on Genesis 1-4, Old Testament scholar C. John Collins provides an academically rigorous treatment of the biblical text. Informed by the literary-theological method, as well as discourse analysis, Collins offers an integrated study. He also discusses how the foundational themes introduced in these chapters impact life today. Genesis One: A Scientific PerspectivePrice: $6.50 Astronomer Hugh Ross, who first read Genesis as a skeptic, offers a scientist's-eye view of the creation narrative -- one of the most hotly disputed portions of Scripture. From the big bang to the appearance of human beings, this booklet examines the Biblical sequence of creation events and how they align with science. Freshly updated for the 21st century, this booklet makes a great introduction to RTB's message. Level: All 1 Booklet (published 2006), 03 oz. Genesis One: A Scientific Perspective (Japanese)Price: $6.50 Hugh Ross provides a verse-by-verse discussion of the creation account and explains why a literal reading of the Bible requires adhering to long creation days. He demonstrates that a literal reading yields a scientifically credible description and sequence of the creation events. He also discusses how a person can receive new life in Christ based on his or her response to the evidence from the creation. Level: All readers Majesty of the Maker: Evidence for Design Study GuidePrice: $11.50 Does not include leader's DVD
Majesty of the Maker: Evidence for Design Study Guide (Companion DVD)Price: $9.95 DVD Material for use with Majesty of the Maker: Evidence for Design Study Guide The Genesis DebatePrice: $16.95 Hugh Ross and Gleason Archer team up for this written debate, moderated and edited by David Hagopian. The topic: the meaning of the word day as used in Genesis 1. The exchange begins with J. Ligon Duncan, III, and David W. Hall, who present their case for interpreting the "days" as six sequential twenty-four-hour periods. Second, Ross and Archer make a case for interpreting the creation days as six sequential long time spans. Lee Irons and Meredith G. Kline present the view that the days in Genesis provide a non-sequential literary framework. The Great Debate on Science and the BiblePrice: $39.95 Plays in all DVD players (Region Code 0) Mr. Ken Ham and Dr. Jason Lisle (representing the Young Earth view), and Dr. Hugh Ross and Dr. Walter Kaiser (representing the Day-Age view) debate the following questions on the John Ankerberg Show: The John Ankerberg Debate: Young-Earth vs. Old-EarthPrice: $24.95 Plays in all DVD players (Region Code 0) In a rare debate appearance, Hugh Ross presents and defends the biblical basis for believing that the earth is a few billions (not thousands) of years old. Speaking for the young-earth position is Kent Hovind, educator, author, and popular speaker. Their venue: The John Ankerberg Show, televised nationally on the Inspiration Network. This lively exchange allows viewers to contrast the two views and evaluate arguments for and against each. Level: All 1 DVD (160 minutes, published 2000), 06 oz. |
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