C.I.M.  Outline #4


            BIBLICAL REASONS FOR REJECTING EVOLUTION


I.   Introduction:  There are many reasons for rejecting
     evolution:  lack of evidence, faulty logic, never been
     observed, etc.  However, if the teaching of the Bible were
     our only consideration, would there be sufficient reasons
     for rejecting evolution?  We think so.

     Why is this an important issue?  Because today many
     theologians who call themselves evangelicals seem to see no
     conflict in believing in both evolution and the Bible.  The
     following are some major reasons why we think this is not
     logically possible:

II.  Ten Biblical Reasons for Rejecting Evolution:

     A.   Evolution by definition leaves no place for purpose. 
          Randomness and chance are integral to evolution.  What
          we see today is the result of blind processes.  The
          Bible teaches that life is purposeful and that history
          has meaning.  God is the intelligent designer of the
          universe.

     B.   Evolutionary theory does not see a qualitative
          difference between man and the animals.  Evolution
          believes the difference between man and animals is only
          quantitative, i.e. man has more brain cells, etc.  The
          Bible teaches that man is significant because only man
          is created in God's image.

     C.   Evolution sees man's problem as having too many
          holdovers from his animal past (violence and
          aggressiveness).  The evolutionist says man does not
          need redemption just more time.  The Bible teaches that
          man fell from an innocent state and that he is now in
          need of redemption.

     D.   The theory of evolution is in direct conflict with the
          character of God.  Evolution is wasteful and
          inefficient.  It thrives on struggle, pain, and death. 
          This is in contradiction to the nature of God as
          revealed in the Scripture.

     E.   Evolution is in direct contradiction to Biblical
          morality.  The Sermon on the Mount teaches that "the
          meek shall inherit the earth" and that we are to "love
          our enemies".  Evolution speaks of the "survival of the
          fittest".  Evolution teaches that the unfit should be
          destroyed.  The Bible teaches quite the opposite. 
          Evolutionary ethics teach struggle and survival. 
          Christian ethics teach self-sacrifice and love.

     F.   The theory of evolution says living things evolved over
          billions of years.  The bible says that God created
          everything in 6 days.  Exodus 20:11.

     G.   Evolutionists say evolution is still taking place.  The
          Bible says on the 7th day God rested.

     H.   Evolution is basically materialistic, i.e. there is no
          spiritual dimension, spiritual causes, or life after
          death.  The Bible not only asserts a spiritual
          dimension, it teaches that it is the key to
          understanding the material world.

     I.   With the theory of evolution there can be no true
          meaning to life other than what is arbitrarily assigned
          to it.  The Bible reveals to us the mind of the
          Creator, therefore, we can know the meaning of the
          facts.

     J.   Evolution teaches that the universe is a closed and
          self-existing(autonomous) system.  The Bible teaches
          that God sustains the universe and that it is open to
          re-ordering by God if He so chooses.  Evolution
          believes only in natural law (since it is
          materialistic).  The Bible teaches that there is also
          supernatural realm.  Miracles are possible.

 
 
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