QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What if my pastor avoids Genesis?

Quick answer- change pastors or change churches. - Rick

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: What if my pastor avoids Genesis? Get Equipped: The Lie: Evolution/Millions of Years News to Know Quick Look After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Answers Conversation podcast Video: Molecular Evidence for Creation, Part 3 Blog Highlights Pray for AiG Q: What if my pastor avoids Genesis? A: Every shepherd should be zealous to protect his sheep. Why do they remain silent on the controversy about evolution and millions of years or refuse to teach Genesis as straightforward, literal history? If pressed, they will probably insist that this issue, especially the age of the creation, really isn't important. The main problem is that most pastors have never recognized and carefully considered the foundational issues at stake here. Few books provide pastors with clear arguments explaining why compromise on the history of Genesis 1–11 undermines people's trust in the truth, clarity, and authority of Scripture, and ultimately undermines the foundation of the gospel itself. Answers in Genesis has produced many helpful resources to equip the church and its leaders. A good starting place is Ken Ham's book The Lie: Evolution/Millions of Years, his brief web article "The 'God' of an Old Earth," or the DVD Millions of Years: Where Did the Idea Come From? Read the whole article by Dr. Terry Mortenson to discover more reasons why pastors may fail to teach Genesis and more ways to help them be more faithful shepherds. Above all, pray for courage for your pastors to believe and proclaim the truth. Get Equipped The Lie: Evolution/Millions of Years Most pastors are readers, so if they can read just one book, Ken Ham's The Lie: Evolution/Millions of Years has proven effective for 25 years (just updated). This classic lays out in simple terms how compromise has opened the door for our generation's rejection of Scripture and the gospel. News to Know Quick Look Fig Wasp Fossil Said to Pre-Date Figs by 65 Million Years: Did Triassic dinosaurs wake up and smell the roses? Evolution of Snake Venom: A New Use for Old Genes? Cobra genome shows snake venom's innocuous roots. Evolution of Snakes on the Fast Track: Does the Burmese python showcase the evolution of snakes every time it swallows an enormous victim? After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Remembering 20 Years of Ministry The Asian Tsunami and Suffering Christmas and the Gospel Message The Christmas Star, Part 2 (Uniquely Designed by God) The Christmas Star, Part 1 (What Was It?) 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 AiG speaker Bodie Hodge to answer the question, "How Shall We Help our Children Understand the Real History of Christmas?"	This Week . . . Walking with Dinosaurs: Every Evolutionist Tells a Story (Dec 27) Fig Wasp Fossil Said to Pre-Date Figs by 65 Million Years (Dec 26) Understanding the Significance of Christmas (Dec 25) The Continuing Appeal to Peale, Twenty Years Later (Dec 24) What If My Pastor Avoids Genesis? (Dec 23) Evolution of Snake Venom: A New Use for Old Genes? (Dec 23) Evolution of Snakes on the Fast Track (Dec 21) Video On Demand Molecular Evidence for Creation, Part 3 Watch Video Blog Highlights Ken Ham: What Is a Hillsong NYC Pastor Missing? Ken Ham: More Christianity-Mocking Atheist Billboards Ken Ham: Should Your Kids Be "Walking with Dinosaurs"? Ark Encounter: Has Noah's Ark Already Been Discovered? Pray for AiG Thank God for 20 years of ministry as Answers in Genesis. Pray for our ongoing effort to bring the good news to our unsaved friends. Resources Six Days: The Age of the Earth and the Decline of the Church Evolution vs. God: Shaking the Foundations of Faith DVD Ken Ham Rhyming Books 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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