QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Does the gospel depend on a young earth?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Does the gospel depend on a young earth? Get Equipped: Six Days—The Age of the Earth and the Decline of the Church News to Know Quick Look After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Answers Conversation podcast Video: The Origin of Old-Earth Geology, Part 5 Blog Highlights Pray for AiG Q: Does the gospel depend on a young earth? A: Scripture plainly teaches that salvation is conditioned upon faith in Christ, with no requirement for what one believes about the age of the earth or universe. Now when I say this, people sometimes assume then that it does not matter what a Christian believes concerning the supposed millions of years age for the earth and universe. Even though it is not a salvation issue, the belief that earth history spans millions of years has very severe consequences. By dying on a cross and being raised from the dead, Jesus conquered death and paid the penalty for sin. Although millions of years of death before sin is not a salvation issue per se, I personally believe that it is really an attack on Jesus' work on the cross. Recognizing that Christ's work on the cross defeated our enemy, death, is crucial to understanding the "good news" of the gospel: "And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away" (Revelation 21:4). Read the whole article by Ken Ham to discover some of the other consequences of believing in an old earth. Get Equipped Six Days—The Age of the Earth and the Decline of the Church Today many Christians do not accept the first eleven chapters of Genesis as literal history. In this dynamic new book, learn how accepting the evolution-based belief that the universe is billions of years old unlocks the door of faith-shattering compromise. News to Know Quick Look Burgess Shale's Cambrian Fossils Should Change Our View of Evolution: Smithsonian's list of historic icons that shaped America credits the Burgess Shale with putting us in our rightful place. Baby Parasaurolophus Crest Joined the Chorus Early: If a Parasaurolophus daddy sang bass, little brother was able to join right in there. New Tyrannosaur Pushes Back Evolutionary Timeline: Remarkably advanced tyrannosaur too low on the evolutionary staircase complicates dinosaur lineage. After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program The Sun-Grazing Comets Part 4: What to Expect from Comet ISON Part 3: Where Do Comets Come From? Part 2: What Are Comets Made Of? Part 1: Introduction Veterans Day A Day to Honor Our Veterans Photo of the Week To download this image for use as wallpaper on your device, right-click on the link below for the desired resolution and select "Save Link/Target As..." Mobile Full (4:3) Wide (16:9) Answers Conversation podcast This week Steve Ham talks with Tim Chaffey, Ark Encounter staff researcher and writer, to answer the question, "What Does the Flood Tell Us About the Faithfulness of God's Judgment?"	This Week . . . Feedback: Assuming the Origin of Comets (Nov 15) Burgess Shale's Cambrian Fossils Should Change Our View of Evolution (Nov 14) The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Curse (Nov 13) Thoughts on the Goodness of Creation: In What Sense was Creation "Perfect"? (Nov 13) Was the Flood of Noah Global or Local in Extent? (Nov 12) Baby Parasaurolophus Crest Joined the Chorus Early (Nov 11) Does the Gospel Depend on a Young Earth? (Nov 10) New Tyrannosaur Pushes Back Evolutionary Timeline (Nov 9) Video On Demand The Origin of Old-Earth Geology, Part 5 Watch Video Blog Highlights Ark Encounter: Ark Video Earns Telly Award Dr. Georgia Purdom: Christianity + Submissive Wives = Domestic Violence? Ken Ham: Even a Seven Year Old Can Understand It Ken Ham: Should We Trust the Authority of Milton's, Paley's, and Darwin's Words? Creation Museum: "New Christmas Town" Celebration Pray for AiG Thank God for the great turnout for our annual College Expo this week. Pray for these prospective students and their families as they prepare for future education. Resources Uncovering the Real Nativity Dinosaurs: Stars of the Show Our Created Stars and Galaxies Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum See all networks Free app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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