Old-Earth Creationism on Trail

The Verdict Is In

Tim Chaffey, Jason Lisle

• Publisher: Master Books
• Print ISBN: 9780890515440
• eBook ISBN: 9781614581055
• Topic: Theologie & Religion
• Subtopic: Religion & Wissenschaft

"Twenty-somethings once faithfully attended church. What made them stop? While most said they still believe that the Bible is God's Word, they also said that the idea that the earth is millions of years old was one thing that caused them to doubt the bible? The crumbling foundation of the church takes a devastating toll on future generations. Therefore, churches must reclaim the historical truth found in Genesis and apply the Bible's authority to every area of life."
-Ken Ham, President
Answers in Genesis

As the modern Church struggles to find a place of relevancy for a new generation that already has massive demands on its time and attention, more and more young people raised in the Church are leaving it - failing to find the answers to their questions of faith and life, beset with doubts raised by issues that the Church chooses not to address. Opting to skirt the controversy of Genesis as literal history, the biblical authority of the Holy Word is called into question and reduced to a collection of mere stories. More popularly considered an issue for schools or in the public realm, the conflicting views on the age of the earth also remain a pivotal issue within the Church - as it has for over two centuries.

• Was the Creation week literally six days?
• Does science really point to an old earth?
• Does the issue really matter for Christians?
• Should this issue even be discussed within the Church?

Join authors Dr. Jason Lisle and Tim Chaffey as they put forth a case against an old-earth interpretation of Scripture. A comprehensive biblical, theological, and scientific critique of old-earth creationism, the book presents its compelling testimony in layman's terms to create a powerful debate that leads to unquestionable truth.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Chapter 1: An Introduction
• Chapter 2: Prosecution — Biblical Age for the Earth
• Chapter 3: Defense — "Biblical" Arguments
• Chapter 4: Defense — Poor Reasoning
• Chapter 5: Prosecution — Extent of the Flood
• Chapter 6: Defense — A Local Flood?
• Chapter 7: Prosecution — The Philosophy and Correct Application of Science
• Chapter 8: Defense — "Scientific" Arguments
• Chapter 9: The Verdict and Recommendations
• Appendix A: Other "Interpretations" of Genesis
• Appendix B: Problems with Other "Interpretations"
• Appendix C: Are There Gaps in the Genesis Genealogies?
• Appendix D: Commentary on the Intelligent Design Movement
• Appendix E: The Big-Bang God or the God of Scripture?
• Appendix F: Recommended Reading for Further Research
• About the Authors