(Video) The Ultimate Proof of Creation.

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If you’re interested to find out why the Biblical account of Creation as recorded in Genesis is the only rational and logical explanation for the existence of the universe (contrary to theories like Macro Evolution), you won’t want to miss this video presentation below.  I consider this to be, as the title proclaims, “Ultimate” proof in the sense that there is no rational argument which can contradict these facts. Bold claim? Watch the video and see for yourself. Don’t forget to share it with your friends as well! Have a comment? Feel free to leave it below in the comment section.

Further description:

In this seminar Dr. Jason Lisle presents the ultimate proof for the existence of God and the truth of creation. He goes beyond the battle over “evidence,” and demonstrates why and how we are to defend the faith. Dr. Lisle shows why secular worldviews (such as belief in Macro Evolutionary theory) cannot stand up to logical scrutiny, and how only the Christian worldview can account for the world we live in.

Though this is presented in a format intended for Christians, the content itself will be very interesting for anyone interested to see why Creation, as recorded in The Biblical book of Genesis, is the only rational answer for the existence of the universe.

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People (not animals) created in God’s image. The ‘Breath of life’ in Genesis 2:7. Why is there evil in this world?

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This is part of a series of posts I’ll be writing that show how the Biblical account of creation as recorded in the book of Genesis is the only logical explanation for the origin of the Universe (and us!) as opposed to Macro-Evolutionary theory. (The idea that human beings evolved from animals).

There’s a lot to be said on this topic and soon I hope to post what I consider to be the ultimate proof that the Genesis account of Creation is the only logical explanation of how we humans got here.  Dr. Jason Lisle has an excellent book (which incidentally is called “The Ultimate Proof of Creation – Resolving the origins debate”) on the topic which I highly recommend.  (Check his video seminar in this post: HERE.)  You can also check out the “Answers in Genesis” web site (see the link at the bottom of the sidebar on the right) for scientific facts and other information which also confirms that the Genesis account of Creation is the only viable explanation for the existence of all things.

For now I just want to point out the following verse in Genesis to those (like myself) who believe the Bible to indeed be the Word of God:

“The LORD God formed the man from the soil of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.” (Genesis 2:7)

Let’s take a closer look at this “breath of life” that God breathed in to the first human being.  The NET Bible translation note for Genesis 2:7 sheds light on the original Hebrew word used for “breath” in this instance:

The Bible differentiates between the “breath of life” given to human beings and the existence given to animals. Humans are more than a living, breathing organism — we are created in the “image of God” and therefore have characteristics similar to God such as:  The capacity for spiritual understanding and discernment, the ability to spiritually communicate with God, the existence of a conscience (built-in compass for knowing right and wrong), the ability to reason logically, self-awareness (did you know we can think about our thinking? :) realization and understanding of morality, personal dignity, freedom, exercise and conceptual understanding of free-will, etc.  These are all unique gifts from God to the human race since He created us “in His image.”  (These concepts can not be accounted for within the Macro-evolutionary worldview.)

“God created humankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them, male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

Then how is it that some people reach the point of utter deprivation and evil if we are created in His image? Why in fact do evil things take place in the world?  Some people rebel against God’s voice through their conscience for so long that their conscience becomes “seared” and inoperable. They utilize their God-given gift of free-will to effectively cut themselves off from God and the influences of His loving Spirit.  In the absence of God who is light and love, only darkness and depravity remain. (John 3:19, I John 4:16)

“… influenced by the hypocrisy of liars whose consciences are seared.” (1 Timothy 4:2)

“They are darkened in their understanding, being alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them due to the hardness of their hearts.” (Ephesians 4:18)

“For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened. Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for an image resembling mortal human beings or birds or four-footed animals or reptiles. Therefore God gave them over in the desires of their hearts to impurity, to dishonor their bodies among themselves. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie and worshiped and served the creation rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever!” (Romans 1:21–25)

So the Bible reveals the pointed difference between humans and animals in Genesis 2:7, contrary to the Macro-Evolutionary theory. (See also Gen. 1:21; Gen. 1:25; Gen. 6:20; Gen. 7:14 which reveal how God created each animal “after it’s own kind.”) It also reveals how neglecting to glorify God leads down the path of exchanging “the glory of the immortal God for an image resembling mortal human beings or birds or four-footed animals or reptiles.” (Example:  Trusting more in human, naturalistic rationalizations (such as Macro-Evolutionary theories) than in God’s Word. See: Proverbs 3:5-6.)

Some champion Macro-Evolutionary thought because they prefer to avoid the sense of accountability that accompanies belief in God (not realizing that accountability is a necessary component of true love and freedom (John 8:36)).  Others are swayed by media outlets that often present Macro-Evolution as science and state it’s the only possible explanation of how we all got here.  This is a flawed concept because:  1) Science deals with things that can be observed and tested.  Macro-Evolution is a theory, having never been observed and which can never be tested; it is therefore something which must be believed by “faith“, and 2) Science would not be possible if Macro-Evolution were true; in fact, only the Biblical account of creation in Genesis provides an explanation for “preconditions of intelligibility”, laws of logic, uniformity of nature, morality, etc — ingredients necessary in order to “do” science.  For more on this topic, click HERE.

Buried with Christ – living a new life – Romans 6:4

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“Therefore we have been buried with him through baptism into death, in order that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may live a new life.” (Romans 6:4)

In II Corinthians 13:5 the Apostle Paul encourages us to “examine ourselves” to see if we are truly “in the faith”.

In a world where “Christianity” is often “practiced” as a fashionable mode of operation or a regimen of rules rather than experienced as a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ, it’s so easy to get sucked in to the “normality” and various pulls of life and forget that our relationship with Jesus should result in us living a new life — a life in which our visions, goals, time and viewpoints are markedly different than the world’s “me-first” prototype.

“… we have been buried with him through baptism into death …”

Jesus was crucified (for us!) and buried in a tomb. In the same way our old life characterized by “me-first” priorities should be dead, gone and buried. (See Luke 9:23.)

This is not to say we suddenly, magically lose all human and selfish desires. The difference is the “me-first” motivator is no longer in control. It doesn’t lead us around by the nose telling us what to do with our thoughts, time and life. In essence, it’s no longer enthroned as “god” of our life. Why? Because we’ve decided that God should have the place of God rather than allowing our own selfishness to usurp that position. We’ve therefore traded a temporal path of limited fleshly reasonings for God’s eternal path of truth and light. (I Peter 2:9)

WAIT! someone may exclaim. What’s so “bad” about a “me-first” attitude? Isn’t it natural, after all?

I think the answer to this is clearly visible in the world around us. Flip on the news (or just look around) and we can see the results of the me-first attitude. What’s the motivating factor of every crime? — “I want that!” (me-first). (James 4:1-3) What’s the motivator of every unkind action? “I’m more important — I need to consider myself first.”

Me-first attitudes are not just actions — they’re characterized by lack of action as well. If love is seeing a need and filling that need, me-first attitudes are seeing needs and doing nothing.

“… as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too may live a new life.”

Now the power and life of God enters the equation and provides the solution to the me-first attitude.

Jesus was raised from the dead through the power of God. This same power (God’s Spirit) baptizes (immerses) and transforms our spirit when we truly make the decision to yield our life and receive Jesus as Lord — letting Him be God instead of us. See I Cor. 12:13, Titus 3:5, Lk. 11:9-13, John 1:12 and Acts 5:32.

This baptism and renewing by the Spirit of God is what gives us the power to live a new life in Christ. No longer do we need to try on our own to do the right thing, figure out eternal truths, etc. Now we have God’s Spirit and Word as a guide, counselor, and provider of power to live a new life. See John 14:15-17; 16:13; Acts 1:8.

Have we truly been “born from above” (John 3:3) by enthroning Christ as Lord in our life, and are we thus living our life with God’s Heavenly Perspective instead of a me-first attitude? (Col. 3:1-4) When people look at us do they see the love, joy and “peace that passes all understanding” (Phil. 4:7) which comes as a result of living a new life with Jesus? Are we walking by faith instead of sight — looking past the temporal enticements and keeping our eyes, heart, visions, plans and actions within God’s eternal realm of love and truth? (II Cor. 5:7; Heb. 11:1,6, Heb. 11:13-16; II Cor. 4:18; I Peter 4:1-2; Romans 8:5-17)

“I pray that according to the wealth of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in the inner person, that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love, you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. Now to him who by the power that is working within us is able to do far beyond all that we ask or think, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:16–21)

Let’s make a difference in this world! Let’s let God’s light shine through us in such a way that people will clearly see Him. Let’s live a new life — in Jesus.