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Theory of evolution and God
daywalker:
Hello Steve,
I believe most [perhaps all?] the answers to your questions will be found in Ray's latest Nashville Conference, 2008, in which he discusses the Creation and Noah's Flood in vivid detail, using both Science and the Scriptures:
Video and/or Audio:
http://bible-truths.com/video/youngearth.htm
Ray's Notes: [scroll down]
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8256.0.html
Partial Transcripts of Ray's Audio:
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8385.0.html
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8831.0.html
Transcripts from Ray's Bible Study after Nashville.. Conference continued:
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,9130.0.html
Set a day aside, make some popcorn, and enjoy! I surely did! :D ;)
- Daywalker
smeacham:
Daywalker's advice is the best to follow, brother.
At the top of Genesis Chapter 1, I've written in my Bible "This doesn't explain the mechanism of Creation. It explains 'What Must I Do To Be Saved?'" I wrote that long ago, before discovering BT, but I think it still holds true and aligns with Ray's teachings.
I will follow Daywalker's advice myself, as I've only listened to a fraction of that material so far.
Steve
musicman:
MusicMan's keys to qualifying statements of belief:
Do I believe in evolution?
Yes. Science has pretty irrefutable evidence that life goes through changes, however, the idea that we evolved from a single cell, which put itself together by chance, isn't worthy of being called a theory, rather a failing hypothesis.
Do I belive in an old earth?
Yes. Science has conclusive evidence for this, however, this has nothing to do with the theory of evolution.
But, do I believe in the seven days of genesis?
Yes, the days are long ages.
Do I believe that God will judge mankind?
Yes, but it aint hell you orthodox idiots.
Heidi:
Stevenator, is it not awesome how different God has made each of us....we all have our own interests and evolution may be yours. I do however want to caution you to not become to overly involved in your research into this matter. The devil can use all sorts of interests and vices to lure us away from studying the Word of God and before long you will find yourself regretting having wasted the time instead of getting to know God better.
Don't get me wrong....I too have interests, I am just sensitive in my spirit now when I know that I am not spending enough time with God and nowadays I ask myself this question before I set off..."how am I going to glorify God by doing this or that"
Salomo wrote in Ecclesiastes 1:12 - 18 that he was in pursuit of wisdom, studied most things etc. etc. and his conclusion always was the same......in the end it is all vanity and vexation of spirit.
"12 I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. 14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. 15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. 17 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. 18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow."
I am giving this advise with sisterly love....there is no contentious bone in my body. I hope you receive it in love, as it was meant.
Heidi
Stevernator:
Hey everyone,
Thanks for your responses. Hmm I don't really know for sure but I will keep an open mind. Well I don't want this to be a point of contention I just wanted to see if anyone believed in the theory and if there was anything in scripture about it. Heidi I will try to heed your advice and not let it become an obsession. I do need to spend more time with God.
btw here is an article about the eye (that I dont understand mind you) if anyone is interested http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution_of_the_eye
Steve
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