"For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen" (Rom 1:20)

“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the ”things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:20)

 

Yes modern day science and the Bible are at odds. Evolution teaches that our world evolved over millions of years. From nothing to staggering complexity. From nothing to man, animals, plants, planets and solar systems. Yet the simplest living thing is a wonder of ingenious design. The very eyes used to read this short article can see images instantly in three colorful dimensions, effortlessly. Every organ in the human body possesses the same incredible perfections and all work together! Lungs inhale air containing oxygen which is passed to the blood which in turn is passed to cells providing energy for the body. Carbon dioxide is removed from these same cells and exhaled through the lungs. Kidneys cleanse the blood and on and on the marvel of the human body unfolds. The Bible claims that we, and all in our world, were created. Evolution claims that our world is a product of random chance. Pope Fracsis has recently attempted to marry the two by saying “when we read about creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so” and, “evolution in nature is not inconsistent with the notion of creation, because evolution requires the creation of beings that evolve.”

This may satisfy those who seek the comfort of a middle ground but it is utterly contrary to the Word of God! According to the Bible our world was created in six days and that moment of creation took place about 6 thousand years ago! Evolution rests on the argument that given enough “time” anything can happen. This however is not science. A theory of science is repeatable and observable. Evolution is not a theory, it’s an hypothesis. Evolution is faith. A faith placed in man. 


The Bible states that man is “without excuse” because the things of God are “clearly seen” in His creation.  We believe “all things were made through Him [Christ]” (Gospel of John 1:3) 

[The rich fool said to himself] “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat ..." (Luke 12:19,20)

[The rich fool said to himself] “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ (Luke 12:19,20;  see parable in Luke 12:13-21 )

 

Some years ago a very wealthy and well know individual passed away. He has achieved much in life having accumulated a vast fortune and fame. Not surprisingly, the funeral was very well attended. It appeared everyone of any prominence had come to pay their respects. Notable politicians and celebrities were present as was the the media who were there to cover the event. During the ceremony a reporter probing for information sought out a friend of the deceased. No one seemed to know exactly how much had been accumulated. “Does anyone know how much was left” inquired the reporter. The deceased’s friend turned to face the reporter and replied. “Oh yes, we know what was left! We know exactly how much down he left. He left it ALL”!!!

The rich man in Jesus’ parable was not a fool because he was rich. He was a fool because his riches were all that concerned him. He gave no thought to the future, his eternal future. Life was all about the here and the now. He lived for the things of this world!! A fool in God’s eyes is one who lives for the passing pleasures and things of this world rather than the One who made all things. There are no hitches on a hearse! We will take nothing of this world with us when we leave. All will be left.

This is actually not entirely true. Some will leave with far more that can ever be accumulated in this world. The child of God will inherit an eternal kingdom (Rom 8:17). That said, no one who has received Jesus as Lord and Saviour cares as much for the kingdom as they do for the King! What do you treasure? Will you have it for eternity?