Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Greetings,
I remember some years ago reading some of the books put out by the Ham people. I was a keen 'supporter' of the 'Ex-Nihilo Creation' magazines, as in, i enjoyed reading them and would recommend them to others, etc.
However, the books were a little more detailed [can not remember which ones they were] and i was reasonably upset because the tendency to say [state] things, in the flow of the evidence presentation, was often enough not an actual fact nor anything Biblical. I was somewhat saddened by that. I can't remember, but i think i wrote to them and asked/challenged them on some points they made.
The trouble was that if you did not accept the added bits, the whole thing had holes that did not make for a sound work.
BUT, they are not the only ones to have done that and many others do the same sort of thing, as we all probably know. Now, that being said, we all [who agree] MUST make sure we don't do likewise!
The reason i am writing this is NOT to bag them out but to say, in regards to the OP, that when we look at the things presented by anyone, we do need to keep in mind that it might be a fairly convincing argument, but look for the holes that appear to be bridges but are not.
There are a lot of creation suggestions out there, in print, on the radio, on TV, on the internet and talks, etc, some for 6 days, some for six extended days, some for six ages, some for millions of years pre the six days, some for two lots of creation, etc etc etc, BUT we must remember that most of it is speculation and nobody was there.
As fellow Member Hekuran
@Hekuran pointed out.... :The Genesis account...."
Stick with that and one day, if the Lord so be pleased and have a purpose for doing so, He might reveal to you any extra.
Because the world sings dinosaur songs, does not mean a Believer has to get concerned. They sing all sorts of other songs, too.
Instead, look at those things that are just, honest, true, pure and lovely and of good report, those of virtue and praise,,,, and think of them.... and my best advice regarding that, is to look to Jesus, the Son of God and Captain and Shepherd of our souls.
And they that know Thy name will put their trust in Thee: for Thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek Thee.
Psalm 9:10
Bless you ....><>
PLEASE NOTE : I repeat, i am not running the Ham creation ministries down nor any others like him. Since i had been reading those books, a few changes and divisions occurred, which may be evidence enough that you ought to not make doctrine on their teachings.
