Heb 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible.
The reason so many theologians end up rejecting biblical Christianity to one level or another, is because they don't really believe God's Word is inspired by Him, inerrant,living, active, and clear. Therefore every wayward "Christian leader" has denied the Genesis account of Creation as it is written, mouthing the words of the ancient serpent, the Devil, "Has God said?"
If you find a man off on any major doctrine of Scripture, most assuredly he will be off with the Beginning.
For example:
John Piper, purveyor of cussing x-rated, justification-by-works, universalist and pelagian preachers, denies the Genesis account as written and holds to the damnable Evoultion theory of the Gap Theory.
John Stott, Anglican and denier of a literal Hell , denies the creation of Adam from dust by God's hand.
Peter Enns, suspended then forced to exit from Westminster Theological Seminary for his heretical book that denies of the the innerancy of Scripture , flat out denies the Adam of Scripture as the first man created and our head (Romans 5).
Mike Huckabee, ex-pastor and former presidential candidate refused to declare faith in the Genesis account; leaving it open to either six literal days or the evolution Gap theory.
Tim Keller, Reformergent and endorser/writer for the evolutionistic Biologos, also doesn't know how God created; denies the sufficiency of Scripture. ; denies a literal Genesis account (p. 4-5 "Creation, Evolution, and Lay People")
Justin Taylor of The "Gospel" Coalition and Reformation 21 denies a literal six 24 hour day creation.
J.I. Packer endorses a book on evolution and wrote the forward to another book on evolution. Answers In Genesis has written critiques on these two books here and here.
Are you seeing a pattern?
If you have a problem with faith in Genesis 1-3 as written, that is to say, as declared by God and understood in its clear, simple proclamation, you WILL have doctrinal heresy elsewhere. Guaranteed. Why? Because True faith, given by God to His elect at regeneration, has as its first object the Creator God. Heb. 11:1-3 states this boldly. After defining true faith, the first object of our faith is "we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible." If you deny this, deny God created this universe as HE SAID, by His word instantly, then you have no real faith.
None.
Five times in Genesis 1 it says, "God said....and it was so."
Gen 1:3 And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light.
Psa 33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host.
Psa 148:4 Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD! For he commanded and they were created.
Heb 1:2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
Isa 45:12 I made the earth and created man on it; it was my hands that stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host.
Al Mohler said recently:
"The biblical record of creation is more than just a statement of fact. It is a purposeful account of why the universe was created by a sovereign, holy, and benevolent God as the theater of His own glory. It reveals purpose not only in creation, but also as part of redemptive history. The doctrine of creation is absolutely inseparable from the doctrine of redemption."
Lawrence Ford, Executive Editor of ICR's "Acts And Facts" correctly states:
"Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth." This is the first and foremost apologetic. If a person stumbles on this one profound truth, a lifetime of doubt and confusion lies ahead for him, full of uncertainty about the ultimate purpose for being alive. But when a Christian attempts to alter this ultimate statement of reality to fit the compromising philosophies of men--even scientifically-trained professionals--then woe to him for his unbelief and, even graver still, for teaching others that unbelief."
John MacArthur states:
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Now as we have already learned in our study of origins in the study of the first Chapter of Genesis, it is sheer foolishness scientifically and it is utter unbelief Biblically to impose on creation any kind of evolution. Evolution is not a reasonable explanation for the universe or life on earth in any sense whatsoever. It is scientifically impossible, and it is Biblically rejected. If we look closely at the issue of Genesis 1 and creation, we find no evidence of evolution whatsoever in the text of scripture; nor is there any indication by any kind of reasonable science that any form of evolution from species to species could at all take place. And I've suggested to you a number of times, and I do it again, that as you look more closely at the issue of unbelief and denial of the clearly revealed account of creation in the book of Genesis, it is fair to say that anyone who rejects the Genesis creation account, anyone who rejects that God created the universe in six literal 24-hour days, makes an assault on scripture; makes an assault on the historicity of scripture, the accuracy of scripture, the inspiration of scripture, the inerrancy of scripture and the authenticity of scripture.
It is no small thing to deny the straightforward creation account of Genesis Chapter 1. And we could go so far as to say that in actuality, the Bible itself stands or falls with the historical accuracy of Genesis 1. If we cannot trust the creation account, then why should we trust anything else on the pages of scripture? It is sad to say that even the secular world has through the years better understood this than many Christians.
End quote.
If someone believes in Evolution on any level, they will also believe in a man-centered gospel and think they have some good in them and not only that, they can loose their salvation. Their evolution of creation extends to their evolution of a Christian. This is not the way of Scripture. Just as God created this universe by His mere word and it instantly came into being, so too is our New Creation in Christ, just as instantaneous. Both are held by the power of HIS Word:
Col 1:13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities--all things were created through him and for him. 17 And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.
Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
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