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August 27, 2021

What Would You Expect to Find?

If there really was a worldwide catastrophic flood, what would you expect to find today? Genesis 6-8 describes a year-long event that not only had a catastrophic impact on the earth, but also on the life on the earth. Regarding the catastrophic impact on the earth, we read that the fountains of the deep were broken up and the windows of heaven were opened (Genesis 7:11). The waters increased greatly on the earth for 150 days, covering the highest mountains by approximately 22.5 feet. The impact on the living creatures on the earth was also catastrophic; “all in whose nostrils was the breath of the spirit of life, all that was on the dry land, died. Only Noah and those who were with him in the ark remained alive (Genesis 7:21-23).

In recent weeks, there has been flooding associated with Hurricane Henri and also in Tennessee. When you look at pictures of those flood events you can see evidence of the flood: sand deposited on roads, great erosion of soil, trees uprooted and sadly, even the loss of life. If small local floods leave evidence behind, we ought to expect to find evidence of a worldwide flood even though it happened approximately 5,000 years ago.

The scope of the evidence for the Genesis flood is too large for this article, so I will focus on just a few pieces of evidence that I was able to observe last month as I spent a few days on the Colorado River. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to discover that most of the visible rock layers that make up the Grand Canyon are sedimentary rock layers. In case you forgot from Earth Science days, sedimentary rock is rock that has formed through the deposition and solidification of sediment, especially sediment transported by water. The walls of the Grand Canyon contain up to a mile high deposit of sedimentary rock. While it is true that sedimentary rock can be deposited by other means such as wind, the layers of the Grand Canyon including the angles that are found in the various rock layers are consistent with rock that has been laid down by water. Many secular scientists now agree that the rock layers seen in the Grand Canyon were laid down by water. Of course if there really was a worldwide flood that destroyed the earth, we would expect to find sedimentary rock layers all over this earth!

Another interesting observation that can be seen throughout the canyon is that the sedimentary rock layers are not the deepest rock layers observed. In other words, there is a different type of rock layer below the sedimentary rock layers. This rock layer is commonly identified as PreCambrian rocks. The boundary between these two rock layers shows evidence of a great erosion event. Where these two different types of rock meet and this erosion event takes place is called the Great Unconformity. Ironically, it can be found all across this globe. For those that hold to a literal interpretation of Genesis 6-8, we would expect to find a “great unconformity” distinguishing the rock layers that were left intact from before the flood and those that were laid down by the prevailing and receding waters during the year long flood event.

Furthermore in the Cambrian layers or the Sedimentary rocks is where all sorts of fossils “suddenly” appear. In other words, the fossil record is abundant and prolific above the Great Unconformity. Again if there was a catastrophic event that not only destroyed the earth but at the same time destroyed every living creature we would expect to find a significant fossil record in the sedimentary rock.

Because God’s Word is true, believers can be confident that what we see in the geological record of the earth will be consistent with the truth of Scripture. God’s Word is true and the geological and fossil records provide evidence of its trustworthiness. True science will never conflict with the truth of God’s Word. However, beware as God’s Word warns us of scoffers that will reject the Word of God and replace it with empty deception, so-called “scientific” theories, and blatant lies that attempt to explain reality without allowing for the supernatural work and judgment of God (Colossians 2:8; 2 Peter 3:1-10; Romans 1:18-24). Even though what one would expect to find is consistent with the Scriptures, they cannot accept it because their heart is opposed to the truth of God and His Word.

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September 11, 2018

What’s Next?

Anticipation of what’s to come has an amazing ability to impact our attitudes and actions in the present. Imagine all the possible responses for a student getting ready to go back to school. Some might be moved with great joy and excitement and others might fight despair as they say “goodbye” to summer vacation. One day this summer, our family had a special outing planned. The excitement was obvious with everyone’s demeanor. There was an extra sense of urgency to get the morning chores done and to help get the family packed up and ready to go. Everyone was anticipating a special day. They weren’t experiencing the special day yet, but just the anticipation of the special day was impacting their attitudes and actions in the present.

The last book of the Bible, The Revelation of Jesus Christ, presents details concerning some future events. But these details are not given just so that we can have knowledge of what’s next, but rather so that our lives can be changed in the present as we anticipate what is yet to come! You see, most of us like to know what’s next. Whether it is the next work responsibility that we need to fulfill, or the next ride that we will ride at the amusement park, or the upcoming schedule for the next day, we have a tendency to like to know what is next! But knowing what is next is not what is most important. Rather, using the knowledge to help us prepare for what is next is extremely valuable. That is why in sports the ability of athletes to anticipate is vital to success. They know where the ball will be going, and they will be prepared to help their team succeed. In the book of Revelation, The Lord saw fit to tell us some important events that are coming as we move towards eternity. And He told us about these events long before they would happen. One of the reasons is so that we will live with the end in view. As we anticipate what is coming, we will be arranging our lives in the present so that we are prepared for what is coming down the road.

Knowledge of what is next helps us to anticipate. If you don’t know where you are going, it will be hard to be prepared when you get there. That is one reason we like to ask the question, “What’s next?” It also provides a reason to attend our Sunday Night Service as we start a new series on September 9th entitled, “What’s Next: Living with the End in View.” This will be an inductive study through the book of Revelation. Our lessons on Wednesday nights during LIFE Night (starting September 12th) will complement the Sunday night study. So make plans now to come and learn what the Lord teaches about what is next. And as you apply this study by anticipating what is to come, your attitudes and actions will be changed for the glory of God.

Also, if the Lord doesn’t return, there are many other enriching ministry and learning opportunities that you will see promoted on the Calendar.  I would encourage you to read them, and then anticipate their coming by preparing your heart and your schedule so that you can attend and be blessed!

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