tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post5778336236305504242..comments2014-09-11T07:28:56.074-10:00Comments on Think the Thoughts?: Theistic Evolution Reduces the Glory of GodJerry Corbaleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11243600698760272202noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post-17121225147828100442013-08-01T03:12:29.777-10:002013-08-01T03:12:29.777-10:00Dear Anonymous,
Thank you for the reasonable and ...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />Thank you for the reasonable and civil words. Sometimes these conversations turn hostile. I thank you for expressing your opinions without rancor.<br /><br />Genesis records history, or it does not. The language of Genesis indicates the record of history. You may interpret what God has said any way you wish. Theistic evolution approaches the Genesis narrative in a way that discounts the content of the narrative. Often, but not always, a Christian who prefers theistic evolution does so because of the influence of a godless world, not from the influence of the words of God. <br /><br />I hope you investigate all sides of the issue from the scientific and Biblical perspectives.Jerry Corbaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243600698760272202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post-38548084432609842862013-07-31T14:54:43.605-10:002013-07-31T14:54:43.605-10:00I don't think I have a horse in this race to s...I don't think I have a horse in this race to solve the mechanics of how God works, but.. I disagree with your dismissal of theistic evolution precisely because we don't know squat. One theory is about as valid as the next, and neither side of that debate can be proven right in our time. We only speculate what creation might have been like, and when you really think about that statement, it's hard not to laugh at ourselves and our arrogance. <br />The real gem is that at the end of the day, it doesn't matter one bit. That said, I guess the idea of theistic evolution shakes the foundations of some and strengthens the foundations of others. For that reason, I think it's important to be respectful and recognize what's unknowable. <br />Theistic evolution is a reasonable attempt at reconciling what we've discovered through scientific method with what the Bible teaches. There's nothing inherently wrong with doing that. I understand you to say that you believe it detracts from the glory of God. For others, it illuminates the wonder and glory of God. This theory that we don't know how long a 'day' is for God isn't new, it was discussed when I was a kid as well. But I'll tell you what - if the data and experiments say the Earth is older than 10k years, and even if God revealed the answer, I don't think it would shake the message of Christ, and what he did for us. To that end, if someone has a hard time coming to Christ because people refuse to let them reconcile evident truths with the Word, well, I'd suggest letting that tree bend, my friend. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post-90615429508028511752011-12-10T03:28:23.062-10:002011-12-10T03:28:23.062-10:00Hi Amanda,
You know I agree.
When we read throug...Hi Amanda,<br /><br />You know I agree.<br /><br />When we read through the gospels about our Lord Jesus Christ we see the same relationship between the Lord speaking and the results coming to pass.<br /><br />Jesus speaks, and the creation obeys.Jerry Corbaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243600698760272202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post-30602075630487013372011-11-28T07:36:12.405-10:002011-11-28T07:36:12.405-10:00I was listening to a radio sermon Sunday, where th...I was listening to a radio sermon Sunday, where the pastor has been preaching through Genesis, and he made an interesting point that made me really sit up and think.<br /><br />When GOD spoke into the void and said "Let there be light" there was NOTHING there to obey Him. The power of His command was such that His Word compelled the creation of something to obey Him. <br /><br />So how can we question GOD's promises today? the phrase, "GOD said it, I believe it, and that settles it for me" takes on a new meaning: if GOD has said it (with a Voice that compelled something to be created out of nothing just to obey it) will be so, than it will be. End of story. ;)<br /><br />AmandaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16306372980318809194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post-70503843788544711072011-11-24T05:55:18.887-10:002011-11-24T05:55:18.887-10:00There are two great websites that have amazingly r...There are two great websites that have amazingly rich archives of information that deal with the questions you may have about creation and evolution. They both have fine search engines to help you navigate to the information you seek. They both are accurate Biblically and Scientifically. Enjoy!<br /><br />The Institute of Creation Research icr.org<br /><br /><br />Answers in Genesis answersingenesis.orgJerry Corbaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243600698760272202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3661453372143121257.post-76558979079226402092011-11-23T10:07:42.383-10:002011-11-23T10:07:42.383-10:00My perspective in this post is easily weakened if ...My perspective in this post is easily weakened if one can show that theistic evolution originated from a reasonable interpretation of the words of God. Many have shown that theistic evolution is an accommodation of evolutionary theories that deny any participation by God.Jerry Corbaleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243600698760272202noreply@blogger.com