Today, points are shared on Christian excellence, sacred knowledge, and the acceptance of evolution along with other theories and tools of science. Secular ideas to describe and determine the finite, measurable dimensions for things within the sphere of human life can never supply a comprehensive consciousness to replace the divine revelation of Deity, origins, eternal purpose, and sacred process. A writer at “Yahoo! Answers” using the ID “Kenny” (Level 2 with 394 points, a member since March 14, 2013) posted the following:
Can a christian believe in evolution?
It would seem that there are many Christians who are willing to accept that God may have created the universe through the process of evolution as promoted by the scientific community today. After all, who can dispute the best scientific minds and the conclusions they come to based on their extensive research?
The Vatican's Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches:
337. "God himself created the visible world in all its richness, diversity and order. Scripture presents the work of the Creator symbolically as a succession of six days of divine 'work', concluded by the 'rest' of the seventh day. [Gen 1:l - 2:4]
If you truly believe the Bible to be an inspired word of God, then there is only one conclusion possible. Creation took a literal seven days, with Adam and Eve being created on the sixth literal 24 hour day and God resting on the seventh literal day.
So Adam and Eve through their sin incurred the death penalty for the entire human race, and because of this, we all stand in dire need of the salvation offered by Jesus. Attempting to introduce evolution into the creation story actually destroys the very foundation of the Gospel message: that the Bible is the trustworthy word of God presenting the absolute truth about creation, the origins of sin, death and the possibility of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ.
But, perhaps you never thought of it this way before. So now I ask you, is it possible for the Christian to believe in evolution?
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. (1st Corinthians 1: 18-29, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: The Idea of Perfection? (01/20/2015); Being Good, Enough? (01/06/2015); The Barren Tree? (12/06/2013); Fruits From a Barren Tree? (12/07/2013); Is Science the Right Tool? (12/04/2013); To Grieve the Spirit? (12/05/2013); Life Given By Knowledge? (04/03/2013); A Spirit Church? (04/04/2013); Science and the Laws of Nature? (03/23/2013); How To Love GOD? (03/24/2013); The Gospel not Logical? (09/16/2012); Unwelcome Gifts? (09/17/2012)
“Kenny”, here are a few points important to all Christian believers who serve in roles that are grounded upon the platforms of academic study such as astronomy, mathematics, medicine, philosophy, and technology:
(1.) Christians are not required to be ignorant of ideas that have bearing and weight within the world where they live, and are not forbidden to carefully examine various expressions of truth. However, correctly understanding and applying sacred knowledge demands clarity, focus, and perseverance. More than this, new life in Christ requires one to maintain a right relationship to divinity accomplished by commitment, exclusive devotion (the Scriptures says, jealousy), love, and unselfish service.
(2.) It is the duty of every believer to build and improve their own body, mind and spirit, for their offering to GOD must be the best from their whole person, not merely from their imagination, their appetites, and their unsubstantiated opinions. In the course of their spiritual growth, many developing Christians will accept the ideas of evolution, and will abandon them later. Realizing that no one attains perfect knowledge while in the flesh, believers commit themselves to continuous growth and inquiry.
(3.) Those born again through the operations of divinity are required to grow up and mature meeting the challenges of life as do all others upon the earth. While the content and structure of their spirit matter is totally replaced by fresh deposits of divinity, they remain in a carnal, material, physical, and social world. Believers are equipped to comprehend and participate in carrying out eternal purposes, yet, they must do so continuing to acknowledge the frameworks of time and space.
There is far more to be said, correctly understood, and spiritually apprehended. (For example, (4.) The tools of mathematics and science are not capable of eliminating or removing sin. While they permit advancing explanations and questions for further study, they do not provide the tools for permanent change and restructuring of human nature. Christ has not eliminated sin, however, all created beings and living creatures are trained to cooperate with sacred process that continues life. Included are atonement, forgiveness, rebirth, resurrection from the dead, and sanctification.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to the measure of your faith.
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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