Creation or Evolution---Which is It?

             I just read about the recent Biologos “Theology of Celebration” conference held in New York City, Mar. 20-22, where Barna Research presented findings on what U.S. Protestant pastors believe about creation. More than half of those attending hold to “a 6-day, 24-hour creation of life.” One in five, however, follows the Biologos group, a community of so-called evangelical Christians who adhere to “an evolutionary process as God’s method of creation.” Simply put, God created the materials to get the ball rolling, using evolution to develop the “ball” over millions of years.

            Such information should be shocking, but what else is really new? It’s insidious how the so-called Christian church continues its toboggan slide to apostasy, denying its very Source of existence; namely the Word of God, and the Sovereign God of the Word! Doesn’t the Scripture say that “in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day…?” (Ex. 20:11) What’s the problem, if you believe the Word of God as the Word of God? But that’s the underlying issue, isn’t it?

            The two previous meetings of Biologos had focused on the “scientific evidence for the evolutionary process, and on interpretations of the biblical Adam.” This year’s program was primarily concerned for “young people who feel torn between science and the Bible.” Ironically, the Church has been so concerned about its “youth” over recent decades, when the biggest problem has been its “adults” who lack a child-like faith in God’s Word.

            Doesn’t Gen. 2:7 clearly state that “the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul?” How long did that event take in the process of evolution? No evolutionary theory can explain Adam’s creation, because it was a direct act of God Himself!

            Satan’s subtil attack leveled at the first two “adults” continues its dastardly effect and damage to the present time. “Hath God said…?” still remains the bottom rung issue. Does the Bible say what it means, and mean what it says? Does it really contradict science?

            Some of the greatest scientists, like Isaac Newton, emerged after the Reformation, when they embraced the light of Scripture, dispelling the myths of the Dark Ages. The Bible was not intended to be a science textbook, but where science is mentioned, it is always scientifically correct. We can expect atheists to reject this Book, but not the so-called scientific intelligentsia in Christian colleges like Wheaton and Westmont. This is no compromise, but an outright sell-out of the absolute inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible.

            The typical evolutionist believes that we came “from a piece of goo, ending up in the zoo, and now it’s You! I know that’s a simplistic quip, but it describes the ridiculous attempt to explain the essence and uniqueness of Adam’s race. If we “evolved”, whether with or without God’s help, then when did the fall take place? When did man sin, if ever? How do we know right from wrong? If there’s no sin, there’s no judgment; with no judgment there’s no need for Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross, and its accompanying forgiveness. Therefore, there’s no Hell to shun, and no need or hope of Heaven, etc., etc.

            The real issue of evolution is not scientific at all---it’s theological. Evolutionists have been challenged time and again regarding the veracity of creationism; however, the idea of a Creator is repugnant to them, since that would demand accountability and submission. Man’s depraved, egotistical heart will not allow such surrender. He must be his own god, at any cost.

            Dr. John Baumgardner, the world-renown Geophysicist, likens evolution to the giant Goliath who demoralized Israel’s camp under King Saul. David, upon hearing Goliath’s threats, said, “Who is this uncircumcised Philistine that he should defy the armies of the living God?” (1Samuel 17:26) So the Church today cowers in the face of Goliath, when its leaders should be stepping forth to cut off his head! It’s time to take a stand, and quit capitulating with the Philistines who mock God’s Word; i.e. in this case, the evolutionists. 

            I have more respect for an atheist who flat-out denies or questions God’s existence, than for professing Christians who try to wed truth with error; this can only produce  “another gospel,” which in turn becomes a damnable heresy! Either God “created the heavens and the earth,” or He didn’t. Which is it? We can’t have it both ways.

            If we can’t trust the Word of God here, then how can we trust God in other areas? Never mind trying to figure it all out. The Word stands alone, and will not compromise with the devil’s concoction of evolution. “Let God be true, and every man a liar!”