For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: 2 Peter 3:5
People think the theory of evolution is somehow new. Far from it. This verse, written almost 2,000 years ago, refers to the refusal to accept God as Creator as current. People have been seeking alternative theories for millenia! The same goes for just about any crazy idea emanating from scholastic, political and religious think tanks. Solomon guaranteed us that there's nothing new under the sun. Yet so many Christians--including the ones in our pulpits--have this defeated attitude. They look around at the same things that have been going on for generations and get overwhelmed. This, too, is not new. Over and over throughout history the church has been convinced they were going to be the last generation. And one day they'll be right. But there's no reason for us to give up, throw in the towel and wait for Christ's return. Too many are turning the rapture into an escape plan. Defeatism and escapism have no place in Christianity! Man up! Yes, it's ugly in the world. But it always has been. We're not here to be overwhelmed by the dark--we're here to provide light.
People think the theory of evolution is somehow new. Far from it. This verse, written almost 2,000 years ago, refers to the refusal to accept God as Creator as current. People have been seeking alternative theories for millenia! The same goes for just about any crazy idea emanating from scholastic, political and religious think tanks. Solomon guaranteed us that there's nothing new under the sun. Yet so many Christians--including the ones in our pulpits--have this defeated attitude. They look around at the same things that have been going on for generations and get overwhelmed. This, too, is not new. Over and over throughout history the church has been convinced they were going to be the last generation. And one day they'll be right. But there's no reason for us to give up, throw in the towel and wait for Christ's return. Too many are turning the rapture into an escape plan. Defeatism and escapism have no place in Christianity! Man up! Yes, it's ugly in the world. But it always has been. We're not here to be overwhelmed by the dark--we're here to provide light.
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