The more I study the literary aspects of the Bible, the more I am amazed by the fact that I never stop being amazed. Often the human writers of the Bible are portrayed as ignorant and unskilled men, but I simply cannot come to that conclusion as they constantly display a remarkable ability to work... Continue Reading →
15 Questions About the Age of the Earth Controversy (Questions 1-5)
The primary purpose of this post is not to give all the arguments for the questions at hand, but a simple overview of what I believe are the starting points and main takeaways. This is a three-part series where I will answer five questions at a time. Part 2 can be found here, and Part... Continue Reading →
A Brief History of the Age of the Earth Controversy
Context around any highly debated issue is very important and helps us to see our current arguments in perspective. Therefore, this post will sketch a brief history of the age of the earth debate. Someone might immediately ask: “Doesn't the Bible directly say how old the earth is?” No, it does not. Christians make inferences... Continue Reading →
Modern Day Lessons from Galileo and the Copernican Conflict
The modern debate in Christianity regarding a young or old earth has many similarities to the Copernican Conflict of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. At the heart of that debate was not the age of the earth, but the concepts of geocentrism (the sun revolves around the earth) and heliocentrism (the earth revolves around the... Continue Reading →
Pesky Presuppositions and Biblical Criticism
In an essay against modern theological trends and higher biblical criticism, C.S. Lewis wrote that, “I do not wish to reduce the skeptical element in your minds. I'm only suggesting that it need not be reserved exclusively for the New Testament and the creeds. Try doubting something else.” Lewis was coming against the vast numbers... Continue Reading →