VERSES on VERSUS What the has to say about Creation vs. Evolution Creation: Evolution: You’ll see that the overall view all throughout Scripture Evolution is separate from Creation because evolution is consistent in it’s message on creation. God does not involve a creator. In simplest terms, personally and supernaturally created the heavens and of evolution is that life originated from natural the earth. Science can provide reasonable evidence on processes, beginning with the first living substance (a the side of Creation, but ultimately it is a matter of faith. single cell) and continuing with the evolving of species. There is widespread belief that evolution has been proven So what does the Bible say about Creation? by science, thereby making the biblical account of creation *Gen. 2:7, 5:2 *Deut. 4:32 *Neh. 9:6 *Ps. 89:47 untrue. However, it is impossible to prove scientifically any *Isa. 45:12; 57:16 *Matt. 19:4; 23:35; 24:37-39 theory of origins. This is because the scientific method is *Mark 10:6 *John 1:1-3; 5:46-47 *Acts 4:24 based on observation and experimentation, and it is *Rom.1:19-20 *1 Cor. 8:6 *Eph. 3:9 *Col. 1:16-17 impossible to make observation or conduct experiments *Heb. 11:3 *2 Pet. 1:3 *Rev. 4:11 on the origins of the universe. *Eph. 1:4 *1 Peter 1:20 *2 Peter 3:4 *Col. 3:10 *1 Peter 4:19 The problems with the theory of evolution: 1.God is left out! Why did God create? 2.The probability of evolution by chance 1.God created for His own sake (Psalm 104:31 & Col. 1:16) 3.The lack of evidence for species-to-species evolution 2.God created to express His sovereignty (Psalm 24:1 & 89:11) Theistic Evolution 3.God created to reflect His wisdom (Psalm 19:1-2 & Rom. This is the idea that God somehow used the process of 1:20) evolution as the means by which he created everything. Although this view is very attractive to all who want to The Bible has Answers: integrate the two sides, there are some significant Who created the earth? (Genesis 1:1 & John 1:1) problems with the idea of theistic evolution. What was created? (Genesis 1:1-2:4; Colossians 1:16) 1. The Bible teaches that God is intimately and actively How was it created? (Genesis 1:1-2:4) involved in each aspect and moment of Creation. (Psalm Why were we created? (Isaiah 43:7; Psalm 139:13-18; Eph. 19:1; Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 33:6-9) 2:10) 2. A poetic rather than historical view of Genesis 1-11 3. Placing God’s creation and God’s Word on equal footing as revelations of God (Isa. 40:8 & Matt. 24:35)

For Further Study: Here are some great resources for you to use to study these topics more. Website - www.icr.org - Institute for Creation Research Website - www.Train2Equip.com Website - www.answersingenesis.org Book - Foundations: A Purpose-Driven Discipleship Resource by Tom Holladay & Kay Warren Book - It Matters What We Believe by Mike Riddle Recommended Pastors/Teachers to listen to, watch and learn from (via iTunes or YouTube): Francis Chan, Mark Driscoll, , Andy Stanley, Steven Furtick, , Louie Giglio, Nasser, Rick Warren, Josh McDowell - Avoid Rob Bell & Joel Osteen.