Question of the Week: Is God selfish and vindictive?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Is God selfish and vindictive? Video On Demand: Scripture Under Scrutiny, Part 2 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Is God selfish and vindictive? A: This sort of attack has become very common in recent years, due in large part to claims like the following by Richard Dawkins. The God of the Old Testament is arguably the most unpleasant character in all fiction: jealous and proud of it; a petty, unjust, unforgiving control-freak; a vindictive, bloodthirsty ethnic cleanser; a misogynistic, homophobic, racist, infanticidal, genocidal, filicidal, pestilential, megalomaniacal, sadomasochistic, capriciously malevolent bully. First, consider the hypocritical nature of the attack. Since Dawkins is so adamant in his atheism, perhaps he could explain why any of these things are wrong from an evolutionary point of view. After all, if his philosophical naturalistic beliefs are correct, then there is no such thing as right or wrong. Hence, there would be nothing bad about any of these attributes he assigns to the God of the Bible. Only the Bible provides the basis for morality, so it is hypocritical and illogical for Dawkins or other atheists to appeal to morality while attacking Scripture. When we approach these issues from a biblical perspective, we see these claims are actually based on a misunderstanding or ignorance of the overall context in which the biblical accounts occur. Keep the following points in mind: First, since God is the Creator of all things, He gets to set the rules. Second, God is perfectly just and must judge sin. Third, all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and deserve death (Romans 6:23). The fact that God allows us to live at all demonstrates His mercy. Continue reading as we take a closer look at this issue and consider one particularly famous (or infamous) account in Scripture. News to Note Quick Look Fossilized footprints: Evolutionists claim that fossilized footprints found in Poland give clues as to the history of dinosaurs. Read more. Pigmenting penguins: While structures found in fossilized penguin feathers make evolutionists reconsider their ideas about these early aquatic birds, creationists can enjoy the variety God has put within this fascinating animal kind. Read more. Also: Announcing Animism Agony Aunt answer angers Savvy in Sahul And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals Why Is the Holy Spirit Listed Last? How Do We Walk in the Spirit? What Is the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit? How Do We Spread the Gospel? Was All Scripture Given Through the Holy Spirit? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Vernix—the ultimate skin cream Flowers—are they intelligent? Jonah—three days or three thousand years? The earth—it's just a hunk of rock! Bathtubs—and the age of the universe! After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Answers Magazine   Answers VBS   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Is God Selfish and Vindictive? (Oct 08) Section 3 of The Pilgrim's Progress (Oct 07) The Genesis of Pathogenic E. coli (Oct 06) Movie Review: The Genesis Code (Oct 05) InSite, October 2010 (Oct 04) Answers Magazine Confronts Culture's Ongoing Devaluation of Life . . . and Lots More! (Oct 03) ARTICLETITLE (Oct 0) Video On Demand Scripture Under Scrutiny, Part 2 Watch Video Ken's Blog Bill Maher and Bill O'Reilly Mock the Account of the Ark Charlie and Trike Now Reside in the Creation Museum Unique Way to Use VBS Former President of SBC Visits Take Me Out to the Creation Museum Churches and Already Gone Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States 4 Power Questions to Ask an Evolutionist Wonders of the Cell Escape from Darkness (from Islam to Christ!) More current bestsellers Upcoming Events New York Special Speaking Engagement, October 8–11 California Answers in Genesis Conference (near San Jose), October 17–18 Florida Answers in Genesis Conference - Fort Lauderdale, October 23–25 West Virginia I Am Not Ashamed, November 6 West Virginia Sunday Speaking, November 7 More events Job Opportunities Armed Public Safety Officer A/V Technician Bookstore Sales Associate Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Cook Food Service Assistant Manager Graphic Designer Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) Video Editor/Animator/VFX Warehouse Specialist Web Designer Zoo Keeper
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Hope through the Word

Hope through the Word October 8, 2010   "Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope." (Psalm 119:49)   The saints of God have always faced something of a twopronged challenge to their hope. First, those "that will live godly" and love His laws will "suffer persecution" (2 Timothy 3:12) and, secondly, will be troubled by the "prosperity of the wicked" (Psalm 73:3). The pressure of the first and the perplexity of the second often test our expectations.   But the Word of God provides "comfort in my affliction" (Psalm 119:50). Jeremiah, often called the "weeping prophet," found that the "word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart" simply because he embraced with unshakeable confidence the fact that he was "called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts" (Jeremiah 15:16). When David asked, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul?" (Psalm 42:5, 11), his answer--in spite of the troubles of the hour--was his certain knowledge that he "shall yet praise him."   We may recoil in holy anger when the wicked "forsake thy law" (Psalm 119:53), but we can still live with "songs" in our hearts (Ephesians 5:19), knowing that our great Creator God is working "all things after the counsel of his own will" (Ephesians 1:11) and that even the "wrath of man" will eventually bring praise to Him (Psalm 76:10).   Our time is short. We live for about 100 years and brag as though we have lived forever. The Creator reckons the nations as mere "dust of the balance" (Isaiah 40:15). We need to shift our viewpoint from the "temporal" to the "eternal" (2 Corinthians 4:18) and rest in the absolute God-given knowledge that "our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (2 Corinthians 4:17). "This I had," the psalmist exclaimed, "because I kept thy precepts" (Psalm 119:56). HMM III   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229

Daily Devotional for October 8, 2010

 

Romans 3:19  "Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God."   The Purpose of the Law   Have you ever had the rare opportunity to leave someone speechless?  It is wonderfully satisfying to leave someone without words who usually has plenty to say!  God's law renders every man speechless; and until a person comes to the point of recognizing his guilt before God, he will not be saved.   The law can only condemn you; it cannot save you.  Most people are confused about this truth, and they try to use the law in a way that is completely opposite of God's purpose for the law.  God is very clear when He says in verse 20, "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin."   I was preaching in a church out West last year, and I was emphasizing the fact that you cannot save yourself.  After the service, as I stood in the lobby shaking hands, a visiting man came by and said quietly, "I'm doin' the best I can."  He completely missed the whole point of my sermon and, more importantly, the whole point of God's law!  That man's thinking is prevalent among so many church-goers today.  "Doing the best you can" will never save you!   "By the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight."   It is important to remember that when you are giving the Gospel to the lost, the law is on your side.  The law will help to bring the lost person to a point of utter helplessness.  The Ten Commandments do nothing but condemn every one of us!  When the law condemns, it leads to asking for help.  And when a person comes to God seeking help, he can always find it!   The law is your ally when you are trying to establish guilt.  The law establishes guilt; Christ gives salvation.  When you appeal to the Ten Commandments for salvation, you have it all wrong!  When you are sharing the Gospel, keep in mind the wonderful partner you have in God's law.  His law is the absolute standard to which we all fall short; and when a person realizes he cannot save himself, he can then be pointed to Christ who can and wants to save.     Prayer Requests: 1. Service tonight in Geneva, IL 2. West Branch on the Move Deaf Rally in Long Beach, CA tomorrow 3. Ranch evangelists preaching this weekend in Flagstaff, AZ; Montezuma, IN; Vandalia, OH; Fairless Hills, PA; and Southington, CT   Browse our fall events schedule on our website: billriceranch.org

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Passing of Dr. Jim Stoutenborough

We met Brother Stoutenborough our first trip to the Ranch in 1977 and saw him several times through the years. Always the Christian gentleman he had a way of making you feel important. Dr. Bill Rice used to say something to the effect of "He's the only man I know who leads singing with his feet." It was a sight to behold but dwarfed by the sights he is beholding now. God bless the memory of Brother Stoutenborough... I know I do.

Dr. Jim Stoutenborough - faithful husband & father - a servant of the Lord Dr. James Parker Stoutenborough, 89, husband of the late Joan Whitten Stoutenborough for 65 years, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at his home. Born August 30, 1921, in Maroa, IL, he was a son of the late James Parker and Alta Lyman Stoutenborough. He served for 55 years in revival and youth work, and most recently, the musical ministry and the publication department of the Bill Rice Ranch. His ministry stretched the nation, serving with independent evangelists, as well as organizations like Victorious Christian Youth in Flint, MI and the West Branch of the Bill Rice Ranch in Flagstaff, AZ. His ministry was spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through song. After moving to the Greenville, SC area, he became an active member of Faith Baptist Church in Simpsonville. Surviving are a daughter, Tirrell Barnett and husband Bill of Greenville; three grandchildren, Dave Barnett and wife Nancy of Taylors, Mike Barnett and wife Marianne of Tarboro, NC, Capt. Chris Barnett and wife Meredith of Tampa, FL; five great-grandchildren, Rhett Blake Barnett, Harrison Clay Barnett, Wilson Parker Barnett, Ellison Lee Barnett, and Coan James Barnett. In addition to his wife and parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Roy Stoutenborough and a sister, Tirrell VanGeldren. Funeral services will be 6:30 pm Friday at Faith Baptist Church with Reverend Greg Ince officiating. Grave side service will be 4:00 pm Saturday at the Bill Rice Ranch, Murfreesboro, TN. Friends are welcome to a visitation on Saturday beginning at 2:00 pm in the John R. Rice Auditorium on the Bill Rice Ranch.. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 906 Hwy 14; Simpsonville, SC 29681 or to Bill Rice Ranch, 627 Bill Rice Ranch Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128. For further information or questions - call or e-mail the Ranch: 615-893-2767, ext. 115 pstover@billriceranch.org http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=figcfccab&et=1103760666202&s=48&e=001XhzTURpdQUPP21_7J7aKQVDN9ZPNqRbxc6XXmFTNCB3WzJPaMpNgwiAvuRDJygg2hP6HMtXr01Q1dmfM4-o9KmoyIA4xQi12M_G4Lq5aBCcKROA3k7A7IA== Please forward this e-mail on to friends of the Stoutenboroughs

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3 THEOLOGIES

PHILIPPIANS 3:1-14

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. CAREFUL THEOLOGY [v. 1]

1. Educates Christians

2. Encourages Christians

3. Edifies Christians

II. CARNAL THEOLOGIES [v. 2-7]

1. Come in Many Varieties [v. 2]

2. Cause Glorying in the Flesh [v. 3-6]

3. Count as Loss against Christ [v. 7]

III. CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY [v. 8-14]

1. Show Works True Value [v. 8]

2. Show Salvation's True Origin [v. 9]

3. Show Believer's True Potential [v. 10-14]

preached at Bradford Baptist Church on May 27, 1998

QUOTES OF THE WEEK!

When you say a situation or a person is hopeless, you are slamming the door in the face of God. - Charles L. Allen 

 That which claims the most thorough part of our hearts, souls, minds, and strength both reflects and shapes our lives. We most certainly live in a time when the greatest commandment comes with great difficulty, when focusing our hearts, minds, and souls on one thing is a challenge met with a constant parade of options vying for our attention. But the God who longs to gather us, whose arm is not too short to save (even from ourselves), nor ear too dull to hear, is the same yesterday and today. -Jill Carattini [managing editor of A Slice of Infinity in Atlanta, Georgia] 

 Do not expect the world to respect a book that you neglect.- David Wayne Snow‎ 

 An institution should not be known by it's buildings but by it's product. -J.R.Faulkner, 2-22-1985

 Worldliness is not so much activity as it is attitude. - Pastor David Bragg, 3-7-1985

 Nothing of eternal significance is ever accomplished apart from prayer. - Jerry Falwell, 1984

 All of our failures are prayer failures. - Evangelist John R. Rice

OVER-RULED

1 SAMUEL 21

Pastor Rick Jackson


I. THE BUSINESS OF THE CHRISTIAN [v. 1-9]


1. Be Submissive [v. 1-2; 16:1, 13; Ps. 2:6, 5:2, 10:16]

2. Be Sanctified [v. 3-6]

3. By Spirit-led [v. 7-9, 17:4, 22:21-22] David made at least 2 unwise choices here-took Goliath’s sword to Gath and allowed Doeg access]


II. THE BUSINESS OF THE WORLD [v. 10-15]


1. The World Knows You Better than You know the World [v. 10-12]

2. The Worldly Christian Ends Up Playing the Fool [v. 13]

3. The World Has No Respect for a Compromising Christian [v. 14-15, II Cor. 6:14ff]


III. THE BUSINESS OF THE SAVIOUR [Mark 2]


1. Forgive Sins [v. 5-10]

2. Focus Christians [v. 14]

3. Fully Explain Scripture [v. 23-28]

THE FATHER'S WAY

ISAIAH 55:6-9

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. IT IS THE FATHER'S WAY TO PLAN

1. He Planned the Way [Rev. 13:8]

2. He Planned the Word [Is. 45:21-25]

3. He Planned the World [Jn. 1:10-12, 29; 3:16; 4:42]

II. IT IS THE FATHER'S WAY TO PROCLAIM

1. Through Prophecy [Is. 44:8, 46:9-10, 48:3-7]

2. Through Power [Rm. 1:4]

3. Through Preaching [I Cor. 1:18]

III. IT IS THE FATHER'S WAY TO PERFORM

1. Concerning His People [Ps. 57:1-3]

2. Concerning His Promises [Rm. 4:20-21]

3. Concerning His Plan [Heb. 10:4-10, 16-19]

Preached at Bradford Baptist Church in Starke, FL on June 6, 1999

JACOB- BLESSING & BITTERNESS

GENESIS 27

I. THE DESIRE OF ISAAC [v. 1-4]

1. To Eat the Venison that he Loved

2. To Bless Esau before he Died

II. THE DECEPTION OF REBEKAH [v. 5-17]

1. To Promoted her Favorite [v. 5-10]

2. To Precede Isaac's Favorite [v.11-17]

III. THE DECEPTION OF JACOB [v. 18-20]

1. Claimed to be Esau [v. 18-19]

2. Claimed God as he Lied [v. 20]

IV. THE DISCERNMENT OF ISAAC [v. 21-29]

1. Feelings Deceived Him [v. 21-22a, 23]

2. Hearing was Correct but he Ignored It [v. 22]

3. Jacob Deceived Him [v. 24]

4. Smell Deceived Him [v. 25-29]

V. THE DISPLEASURE OF ESAU [v. 30-41]

VI. THE DISCIPLINE OF GOD [v. 42-45]

Originally preached at BattleCreek Baptist Church, South Pittsburg, TN on Nov. 9, 1983]

4 VOICES

PSALM 2

I. THE VOICE OF THE NATIONS [v. 1-3]

1. The Opposition is Self-Deluded [v. 1]

2. The Opposition is Self-Deifying [v. 2]

3. The Opposition is Self-Destructive [v. 3]

II. THE VOICE OF GOD [v. 4-6]

1. God is Calm [v. 4] (He is sitting)

2. God is Contentious [v. 4-5]

3. God is Collected [v. 6]

III. THE VOICE OF CHRIST [v. 7-9]

1. He speaks of His Sonship [v. 7, Acts 13:33, Heb. 1:5]

2. He Speaks of His Sceptre [v. 8]

3. He speaks of His Strength [v. 9; Rev. 12:5, 19:11-16, 20:1-3, 7-9]

IV. THE VOICE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT [v. 10-12]

1. The Holy Spirit Speaks of Reason [v. 10]

2. The Holy Spirit Speaks of Reconciliation & Retribution [v. 11-12a]

3. The Holy Spirit Speaks of Regeneration [v. 12b]

[This message is the work of at least 3 minds- Evangelist Fred Brown, Pastor Bill Fortner, & Pastor Rick Jackson. Preached by the latter at Bradford Baptist Church on June 6, 1999 & Madison Hill Retirement Center on June 20, 2000.]

POEM OF THE WEEK - AUTUMN

Tis autumn time of the year again,

When animals begin tuckin' in

The nuts and seeds nature did provide

They put them in the trees to hide

The green leaves have a touch of gold

They'll soon be darkened by the cold

The touch of frost is very near

But it's still a good time of the year.

-Henry Hodges, Lawtey, FL

MISERY

JOB 13:18-14:22

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. JOB’S DESIRES [13:18-28]

1. Opportunity [v. 11-19]

2. Relief [v. 20-22]

3. Information [v. 23-28]

II. JOB’S ASSESSMENT [14:1-4]

1. Life is Difficult [v. 1]

2. Life is Short [v. 2]

3. Life is Cursed [v. 3-4]

III. JOB’S PRAYER [14:5-22]

1. Relief during this “Short” Life [14:5-12, Rm. 8:1-17]

2. Relief afterlife until Judgment is Passed [14:13, Rm. 8:1, 22-39]

3. Relief from the Sin Principle [14:14-22, 19:25-27,Rm. 8:18-25 ]

MISERABLE COMFORTERS

JOB 11:1-13:17

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. ZOPHAR’S CAUSTIC REMARKS [11:1-20]

I was reminded of a powerful truth while studying this section of Scripture. Several commentaries suggested that Zophar was the youngest of Job’s 3 friends while one insisted he must have been the eldest. The simple truth is that the Bible, the only 100% reliable guide, is silent on the matter. And while commentaries are good and helpful and even scriptural- remember, that this Book, the Bible, is God’s Holy, Inspired, Infallible Word and is miles above all others.

1. Calls Job a Liar [v. 1-4]

2. Calls Job a Donkey [v. 5-12]

3. Calls Job Wicked [v. 13-20]

II. JOB’S CHARGED RESPONSE [12:1-12]

1. Common Knowledge [v. 1-3]

2. Common Observance [v. 4-8]

3. Common Truth [v. 9-12]

III. JOB’S CHRISTOLOGICAL RETREAT [12:13-13:17]

1. God is in Control [12:13-13:12]

2. God is Trustworthy [13:13-15]

“Job could not understand what God was doing, and it was important that he not understand. Had Job known that God was using him as a weapon to defeat Satan, he could have simply sat back and waited trustfully for the battle to end.” - Wiersbe

We, like Job, don’t need to know why God is doing or allowing certain things in our lives, it is enough to know that God is trustworthy.

3. God is my Saviour [13:16-17]

October 3 - Lovers of Self

Lovers of Self October 3, 2010   "For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy." (2 Timothy 3:2)   One of the dangerous teachings of the "New Age" movement which has spilled over into modern evangelicalism is the notion of "self-love." Many psychologists--even Christian professional counselors--are attributing society's ills, especially among young people, to the supposed lack of a "positive self-image" or "self-esteem" on the part of those exhibiting anti-social behavior. What they need, we are told, is to learn to love themselves more, to appreciate their own self-worth. The problem with this idea is that it is both unscriptural and unrealistic. People do not hate themselves. The Bible says that "no man ever yet hated his own flesh" (Ephesians 5:29).   Instead of learning to esteem ourselves, the Scripture commands us each to "esteem other better than themselves" (Philippians 2:3). Even the apostle Paul, near the end of his life, considered himself so unworthy that he called himself the chief of sinners (see 1 Timothy 1:15).   We are told by some Christian leaders that the measure of our great value in the sight of God is the fact that Christ paid such a high price--His own death--to redeem us. The fact is, however, that His death is not the measure of our great value, but of our terrible sinfulness. "Christ died for the ungodly" (Romans 5:6).   In fact, as in our text, the rise of this self-love idea is itself a sign of the last days, when men shall be "lovers of their own selves." It is the main characteristic of "New Age" humanism which is based squarely upon evolutionary pantheism.   Christ died for our sins because He loved us, not because He needed us. We should live for Him in thanksgiving for the "amazing grace, that saved a wretch like me!" HMM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229

October 2 - Obedience and Righteousness

Obedience and Righteousness October 2, 2010   "For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." (Romans 5:19)   Certainly the focal point of all history and the climax of Christ's earthly ministry was His sacrificial death on the cross. Christ knew from ages past what was in store for Him, and yet He was "obedient unto death, even the death of the cross" (Philippians 2:8).   However, as we see in our text, Christ's obedience included more than His death, for He was perfectly obedient throughout His entire life. Indeed, it is a good thing, for any act of disobedience would have invalidated His sacrificial death. Animal sacrifices in the Old Testament (which prefigured the final sacrifice of Christ) had to be "without blemish" (Leviticus 22:19). But even a perfect animal was not enough (Hebrews 10:4) to satisfy God's justice and take away sins. "Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things. . . . But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot" (1 Peter 1:18-19).   Christ's obedience, therefore, consisted not only of His obedience in death, but in His entire earthly life--from His incarnation, "I come . . . to do thy will, O God" (Hebrews 10:7)--to His childhood, " ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" (Luke 2:49)--to His healing and teaching ministry among the people, "I must work the works of him that sent me" (John 9:4)--to His preparation for death, "nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done" (Luke 22:42).   Now, in His obedience, Christ calls us to a life of similar obedience. "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him" (Hebrews 5:8-9). JDM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229

Answers Weekly: Does slavery still exist?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Does slavery still exist? Video On Demand: Scripture Under Scrutiny, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Does slavery still exist? A: It was the middle of the night, and I was sitting in the back seat of a dark SUV moving along the taxi lane in downtown Mexico City, Mexico. A car with guards went in front of us and another followed us. In addition, a long line of cars drove very slowly ahead and behind our vehicles to give the men time to choose a girl from the dozens of young girls lining the streets. That was the first time that I saw "up close and personal" the human face of the evil that we call "sex trafficking." My heart broke that night as I saw the tragic faces of very young teenagers who were offering themselves as slaves for a few minutes or a few hours. One of our guards was so stunned that he cried out over the walkie-talkies in a choked voice, "Those girls are as young as my daughter." Things got very quiet after that; nobody had anything to say. What we witnessed that night is part of the industry that former President Bush called "modern-day slavery." It is rampant and growing. Continue reading to learn more about the modern slave trade and how you can help end this hideous evil. This article is from our latest edition of Answers Magazine: The Value of Life. News to Note Quick Look Say it ain't so, Frodo: The University of Western Australia's Emeritus Professor Charles Oxnard and his colleagues, in a paper in PLoS ONE have reconfirmed that the "Hobbits" were human after all. Read more. Religion ignorance among . . . religious: A new survey, released this week by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, finds that, although 86% of Americans believe in God or a higher power, we don't know much about Church history or other faiths. Read more. Also: How old is HBV? Funding for E.T Walking whales And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals What Does "the Spirit is Truth" Mean? How Was the Holy Spirit Involved in Creation? Why Does the Holy Spirit Dwell Only Within Believers? How Does the Holy Spirit Seal Believers? What Is the Trinity? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Genesis—just a spiritual message? Evolutionary scientists—are they prejudiced? Harvard—millions to prove no God? Frozen planes—an icy problem! Dating aborigines—a perplexing problem. After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Answers Outreach Answers Outreach Answers Magazine   Answers VBS   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Is God Deceiving Us? (Oct 01) Section 2 of The Pilgrim's Progress (Sep 30) In Memoriam (Sep 29) Classic Multidimensional Scaling Isn't the Sine Qua Non of Baraminology (Sep 29) Melanin—Umbrellas of Our Skin (Sep 28) Letter from Ken, September, 2010 (Sep 27) Human Trafficking (Sep 26) Video On Demand Scripture Under Scrutiny, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Nephilim? Honoring Donald Wildmon, Friend of AiG In Memoriam 1,000 in Central New York A Flood of Memories Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Also, please consider if God would have you commit to pray for AiG. Thank you! Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Answers Book for Kids Complete Set (The) Wonders of the Cell 2011 Creation Calendar More current bestsellers Upcoming Events Ohio Special Speaking in Cincinnati, October 3 New York Special Speaking Engagement, October 8–11 California Answers in Genesis Conference, October 17–18 Florida Answers in Genesis Conference, October 23–25 West Virginia I Am Not Ashamed, November 6 More events Job Opportunities Armed Public Safety Officer A/V Technician Bookstore Sales Associate Constituent Data Administrator (CDA) Cook Food Service Assistant Manager Graphic Designer Senior Database Administrator (Senior DBA) Video Editor/Animator/VFX Warehouse Specialist Web Designer Zoo Keeper
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October 1 - The Bible Stands!

The Bible Stands! October 1, 2010   "Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever." (Psalm 119:160)   Very few books survive very long. Only a few survive past the first printing, and science books especially get out of date in just a few years.   But one book is eternal! The Bible stands! Even its most ancient chapters are still accurate and up to date. Furthermore, despite all the vicious attacks of both ancient pagans and modern humanists, it will continue to endure. Jesus said: "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away" (Matthew 24:35; Mark 13:31; Luke 21:33). Even after everything else dies and all the bombastic tirades of skeptics and secularists are long forgotten, the Word endures. "The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever" (Isaiah 40:8).   Note the oft-repeated testimony to this same effect in Psalm 119. In addition to the comprehensive promise of today's text, this great "psalm of the word" also contains these affirmations: "For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. . . . Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. . . . The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: . . . Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever" (Psalm 119:89, 111, 144, 152). Founded forever, inherited forever, settled forever, lasting forever! God is eternal, and His Word was true from the beginning.   Men may, in these last days, arrogantly think they can "take away from the words of the book of this prophecy" (Revelation 22:19), but such presumption will only "take away part out of the book of life," and the Bible will still stand. "The word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you" (1 Peter 1:25). HMM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229