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Scripture endorsed by Creation The Bible is shown to be inspired because the Creation reveals Divine wisdom & power- See Romans 1v16-22, Gen.1v11,12,21,24,25,26. The phrases "after his kind","after their kind",used of the lower cre- ation, are parallel to the phrase "in our image, after our likeness", showing that each original "kind" was forever fixed in its composition. But whereas the animals, etc. were new creations, the human creation was modelled upon the Divine pattern. And Paul says that observing this fixity of all species, and that all creatures are complete in them- selves, perfectly adapted to their natural environments,we have no ex- cuse for denial of the "eternal power" of the Creator. How could any creature without its complete composition be viable in any way? Continuous generations are the proof of a Divine plan of salvation. They provide the ideal environment for the outworking of God's re- vealed purpose. This involves the glorification of a multitude, selected from individuals successively born upon the same habitable. Interestingly, the introduction of the cane toad into Australia from South America in a misguided effort at pest eradication, has shown how removal from a natural habitat will result in a deterioration in ability to survive. One article stated that the toads were "evolving longer legs in the race to colonise new territories". Well,if this is to be taken as an example of "survival of the fittest"(a phrase coined by the "evolutionists") it has been a sad failure, for the toads "appear to be selectively breeding themselves into extinction"! This is because they are developing arthritic spinal swellings & are generally weakening. A recent variation on a theme reminds us of the "vestigial organ" de- bate, where it was claimed that some organs are simply relics of evolu- tion, with no practical use today. This claim has largely been dropped since it has been discovered that such organs do in fact have a very im- portant role today. For example, where the appendix is removed early in life, it is found that dryness of the bowel and cancer can follow. Pub- licity has also been given to what has been called "junk DNA" in our cells.Now it is admitted by some researchers - "evidence is accumulat- ing that some of these RNAs do indeed have important roles to play". Another undeniable fact, endorsed even by man's science, is that att- empts to inter-breed result in degeneration and sterility.We speak here of the original"kinds",not the artificial allocation of "species" made by human "experts". And although now there is the possibility of altering DNA, the result of such manipulation can not create a new viable "kind" with the rich diversity of adaptation which God provided to all life in the beginning. Also, although "evolutionists" like to claim some evidence for their theory from fossils, the truth is that not one exam- ple of intermediate "kinds" has ever been found! See more below. What we actually see today is the opposite of "evolution". It is degen- eration– e.g. diversity within "kinds" is being progressively lost. Degeneration of all things is occurring today, which is in harmony with the 2nd law of thermodynamics, a principle of physics– even "open" systems need energy conversion and control mechanisms.It is therefore an interesting question as to exactly who might " have the blinkers on"! It is an incredible fact that life on earth is only possible because the ne- cessary pre-requisites are all in place–including for example the correct distance from the sun and the moon to sustain and nurture life; the in- terdependence of all creation, e.g. photosynthesis; etc.The odds against all of these things occurring together are incalculable... They demonstrate beyond doubt the work of an Almighty hand. To deny it is indeed foolish. Scripture endorsed by true science The Bible is shown to be inspired because only God could have known facts recently verified- (see warning,2nd Tim.6v20 re "false..science"). Human "science" changes its form from age to age, and therefore, as during the time when the earth was thought to be flat, independent researchers have been persecuted and even killed because of their dis- coveries, which at those times threatened "the church" or the state. Biblical facts have never been shown to be false, and it is incredible how many have now been completely vindicated by new discoveries. We can only cover some of these at present, and you may know of more. Genesis 2v21- the first use of anaesthesia, unknown for millennia. Genesis 6 to 8- real modelling has shown the dimensions of the ark built by Noah to God's instructions are optimal for survival in a great Flood. Genesis 15v5;22v17;Jeremiah 33v22- the stars shown to be impossible (even today) for us to number. The ancients estimated 3000 as the total. Genesis 17v12-circumcision on the 8th day of life. It has been shown that this is the day when prothrombin (clotting factor) is highest. Exodus 20v5- only very recently has it been found that genes pass on character traits etc. until "the third and fourth generation". Leviticus 13-15;Deuteronomy 23v9-14 - instructions concerning hygiene accord with modern practice which protects against cross-infection. Leviticus 17v11-oxygen etc. carried in blood, discovered centuries later. Job 9v6;38v4,6;Proverbs 8v29- tectonic plates underpinning the land. Job 9v6-the "place" of the earth vital for sustenance of life to exist. Job 26v7-the earth suspended in space - only discovered long afterwards. Job 26v10-simultaneous day and night upon the earth - then unknown. (note - Hebrew (part) signifies 'to the boundary of light with darkness') Job 28v24,25-the winds of the earth depend on weight differential in the atmosphere- this was totally unknown, and only discovered in AD1648. Job 37v7-each man's hands unique- now "fingerprints" used as ID. Job 38v4,5-the size of the earth vital for sustenance of life to exist. Job 38v14-the earth revolves on its axis - a fact then totally unknown. Job 38v22-the design and beauty of snow & hail-shown by microscope. Job 38v32-the enormity of Arcturus, which has now been shown to be over 1 million times greater in size than our sun, and travels at a speed of approx. 910,000mph- whereas the sun's speed is approx. 67,000 mph. Job 38v35-the existence of telegraphy, radio, unknown till last century. Ecc.1v7;Amos 5v8-the rain cycle-river>sea>evaporation; then unknown. Isaiah 40v12-water, oxygen, gravity etc..scientists admit exact environ- ment needed to support life….astronomers have not found life elsewhere. Isaiah 40v22-the repeated circuit (travel) of the earth around the sun. It had been thought that the earth was immobile, centre of the universe. Daniel 12v4-although this primarily has an ecclesial application, the ex- tent of world-wide travel & knowledge (e.g. internet) is now apparent. 1st Corinthians 15v41-variation in glory of the stars (then unknown). Revelation 1v7-television and internet video may be referred to here. Revelation 9v3-10-Saracen (Arab) fire with "stings in their tails", i.e. the artillery drawn by Arab cavalry swung around to face the enemy. Revelation 9v17-19-Turkish breech-loaded cannon using gunpowder, "fire..smoke..brimstone..out of their mouths..their tails like.. serpents". Scripture endorsed by archaeology The Bible is shown to be reliable because the recorded facts are verified by archaeology- See Job 12v8- "the earth..shall teach thee". Many facts once questioned have now been confirmed by the archaeo- logical diggings. Not one historical fact in the Bible has been disproved. For instance, the ancient Mesopotamian city of "Ur of the Chaldees", mentioned in Genesis 11v28,31;15v7, Nehemiah 9v7, was thought by "higher critics" to have been a myth until it was discovered and exca- vated by Sir Leonard Woolley following World War 1. The Biblical description of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is in accord with recent discoveries. Genesis 19v24 records: "Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven". This whole area has been found to be rich in bitumen. No doubt God caused this to gush upwards in a fiery explosion, which came down on these cities and destroyed them with their evil inhabitants. And it has been discovered that the dwellings were destroyed by fire which had started in their rooves. Lot's wife, loathe to leave, was trapped in the bituminous judgment, and became solidified into "a pillar of salt" - Genesis 19v26 cp ch.14v3. Abraham saw that "the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace" Genesis 19v28. This accurately describes a petroleum fire. Another example is the boast of Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon, re- corded in Daniel 4v28-30- "Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?".Daniel goes on to describe the madness which came upon the king because of his boastful attitude. (See page 2 where this event pointed forward to the madness of the nations). The boast of the king has been corroborated by the finding of an inscription of Nebu- chadnezzar, which reads - "I caused a mighty wall to circumscribe Bab- ylon..This bastion I strengthened, cunningly, and of the city of Babylon made a fortress". Author Zecharia Sitchen has extensively researched these ancient rec- ords as they were originally written. He comments- "Archaeological finds and the deciphering of Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hittite, Canaanite and other ancient texts and epic tales in- creasingly confirm the accuracy of the Biblical references to the king- doms, cities, rulers, places, temples, trade routes, artifacts, tools and customs of antiquity". Relative to the New Testament records, it was once fashionable to criti- cize writers like Luke who specify exactly historical facts. But since re- cent diggings have corroborated these testimonies, critics have retreated "into their shell". For instance, Luke records in Acts 18v2 - "Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome". Suetonius (AD75-160) writes in 'Lives of the Caesars' re Claudius- "He banished from Rome all Jews who were continually making disturbances at the instigation of one Christus". Such examples could be multiplied many times, and so we can be completely certain that Bible records are totally reliable. Scripture endorsed by palaeontology The Bible is shown to be reliable because the recorded facts are verified by palaeontology See Job 12v8- "the earth..shall teach thee". Palaeontology is the study of fossils. Conclusive evidence has been found for the universal world-wide Flood as recorded in Genesis 6 to 8. Foss- ils of myriads of creatures and plants have been found extending through multiple layers of sedimentary rock. Evidence shows that the thick layers of sediment were deposited within a short period of time. This tallies with the Genesis record, which tells us that the great Flood prevailed & abated within one year. It is evident that these fossils are the remains of living things, which were swept away by the waters, and quickly fossilised. A dilemma encountered by "evolutionists" is named "the dead dinosaur posture", a grotesque record of shock death. The only possible reason for this is the world-wide Flood. This resulted, as recorded, in the extinction of myriads of living creatures. Palaentologists who wish to learn why "the dead dinosaur posture" has been found, have acknowledged that this can be currently observed. It is the result of destruction of the central nervous system from a lack of oxygen. This would have been the exact situation at the time of the Flood, which carried away and preserved such fossils. As stated under 'Creation', no example of intermediate "kinds" has ever been found. Darwin wrote that these discoveries would be necessary if his theory were to be corroborated, and how disappointed he would be today if he were alive. And even more so that his "evolutionary tree" has been disproven and admitted to be false by many current "evolutionists"- see the news item under 'Biblical Prophecy Being Fulfilled'. return to p.1 return to p.2 return to index |