Glimpses of Our God Lesson 2 In the Beginning Memory Text Colossians 1:16 (NKJV)Colossians 1:16 (NKJV) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. To whom does the Him of this verse refer? (Col 1:15)To whom does the Him of this verse refer? (Col 1:15) First Words What is the first thought and the first words of the Bible? (Gen 1:1)What is the first thought and the first words of the Bible? (Gen 1:1) How is this same thought conveyed when God wrote His law on tables of stone? (Ex 20:11)How is this same thought conveyed when God wrote His law on tables of stone? (Ex 20:11) If we take these texts seriously, how can the universe be 13 billion years old and the earth be 4.5 billion years old?If we take these texts seriously, how can the universe be 13 billion years old and the earth be 4.5 billion years old? Creator or Chance Regardless of the When question, what does the Bible say about the Who of Creation? (Gen 1:1)Regardless of the When question, what does the Bible say about the Who of Creation? (Gen 1:1) How has modern science tried to counter the claim that God created?How has modern science tried to counter the claim that God created? What reasons can you give for believing the Creation model rather than the evolution model?What reasons can you give for believing the Creation model rather than the evolution model? Whats Your Excuse? How evident is it that creation demands a Creator? (Rom 1:20)How evident is it that creation demands a Creator? (Rom 1:20) What excuse will the evolutionists have in the judgment?What excuse will the evolutionists have in the judgment? Importance of Creation How important is our view of origins? How does it affect our world view?How important is our view of origins? How does it affect our world view? Our view of origins affects:Our view of origins affects: Our understanding of who we are Our understanding of where were going Our purpose and meaning in life. Our hope for the future. Our understanding of God. Our view of the Bible. Our view of right and wrong. Sin before Death Read Rom 5:12Read Rom 5:12 Which came first, death or sin?Which came first, death or sin? How would you counter the claim by evolutionists that there is too much violence and misery in nature to have been created by a good God?How would you counter the claim by evolutionists that there is too much violence and misery in nature to have been created by a good God? Creation and the Cross What does the evolutionary world view do to the need for the cross to redeem mankind from sin?What does the evolutionary world view do to the need for the cross to redeem mankind from sin? By contrast, how does the Bible view death and eternal life? (Rom 6:23, 1 Cor 15:26)By contrast, how does the Bible view death and eternal life? (Rom 6:23, 1 Cor 15:26) Resurrection How does the Bible describe the resurrection?How does the Bible describe the resurrection? 1 Cor 15:51-52 1 Thes 4:16 John 5:28-29 What problem do you see here for those who would impose evolution on God?What problem do you see here for those who would impose evolution on God? Summary The importance of the doctrine of creation can hardly be overstated: it affects our entire worldview.The importance of the doctrine of creation can hardly be overstated: it affects our entire worldview. We believe the Bible gives the true account of creation: In the beginning God created.We believe the Bible gives the true account of creation: In the beginning God created. God created the universe and all it contains, He created mankind in His image, He created it all for a purpose, and He pronounced it very good.God created the universe and all it contains, He created mankind in His image, He created it all for a purpose, and He pronounced it very good. Summary The Bible indicates that God created in six earth days: There are many good reasons to believe that the earth and the universe are actually much younger than the evolutionists say.The Bible indicates that God created in six earth days: There are many good reasons to believe that the earth and the universe are actually much younger than the evolutionists say. The Bible is clear that man has fallen and cannot get up: death is the result of sin and our only hope is in the cross of Christ through which God gives us eternal life.The Bible is clear that man has fallen and cannot get up: death is the result of sin and our only hope is in the cross of Christ through which God gives us eternal life. Summary In the resurrection, God creates again by the word of His mouth in an instant, not 600 million years.In the resurrection, God creates again by the word of His mouth in an instant, not 600 million years. Will you trust the Bible on this important subject knowing that our omnipotent God is able to create and resurrect by the power of His word?Will you trust the Bible on this important subject knowing that our omnipotent God is able to create and resurrect by the power of His word? Probability of DNA forming by Chance Ambrose, an evolutionist, has calculated that the probability of the formation of the DNA in bacteria by chance is 1 in 10 2,000,000.Ambrose, an evolutionist, has calculated that the probability of the formation of the DNA in bacteria by chance is 1 in 10 2,000,000. When we come to examine the simplest known organism capable of independent existence, the situation becomes even more fantastic. In the DNA chain of the chromosome of the bacterium E. coli, the [DNA] helix consists of 3-4 million base pairs. These are all arranged in a sequence that is meaningful... Probability of DNA forming by Chance in the sense that it gives rise to enzyme molecules which fit the various matabolites and products used by the cell. This unique sequence represents a choice of one out of 10 2,000,000 alternative ways of arranging the bases! We are compelled to conclude that the origin of the first life was a unique event, which cannot be discussed in terms of probability. E. Ambrose, The Nature and Origin of the Biological World, 135 (1982) Helium Diffusion in Zircons Supernova Remnants Reference: Exploding Stars Point to a Young Universe, Creation Ex Nihilo, June/August 1997 Angler Fish