Why Defend Genesis? The Gospel-Centered Purpose for Creation Apologetics
Luke Wayne - March 07, 2025 We focus on the opening chapters of the Bible because they lay a vital foundation for that gospel message, one that is particularly neglected in today’s world. Creation, the Fall, and the Gospel The central point, not only of our faith, but of all of human history is found in the life, death, and resurrection of the Son of God. So, why do we as a ministry put so much emphasis on the first eleven chapters of Genesis rather than focusing our tours on,
Biblical Inerrancy vs Millions of Years
by Dr. Terry Mortenson Answers in Genesis In 1978, 307 Christian leaders and scholars gathered in Chicago for what became known as the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI), which met many times over the next 10 years. They sought to defend the doctrine of the inerrancy of Scripture in the face of the growing liberalism in the church. As a result, they published the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy” (CSBI) and the “Chicago Statement on Biblical Hermeneutics” (CSBH). These documents recognized that “the total truth and trustworthiness of Holy Scripture
Why Genealogies?
We have stated many times that Canyon Ministries is about people. There can be no other way, for that is the heart of God. The character of God (as revealed to us by Him) is the blueprint for understanding life. This is a significant truth to cling to as we work to understand and respond to what we experience in this life. It is equally significant as we respond to Scripture. The Holy Bible is not a collection of wise philosophies and pragmatic instructions compiled for
Millions of Years, Evolution, and the Bible
From time to time I hear the comment that how we interpret the creation account recorded in Genesis doesn't really matter. "Besides." I hear said, "God could have done it however He wanted to do it." Every cell of my being agrees with that statement. God absolutely could have done it however He wanted to do it. The issue is not how God could have done it, but rather what He said He did. I believe God's own words state that all things in the heavens and on earth
Genesis and Jesus
In John chapter 5, Jesus is providing powerful testimony to the truth of who He is. He concludes His testimony with words that reveal His opinion of how we are to read and interpret Genesis. John 5:45-47 says, "But do not think I will accuse you before the Father. Your accuser is Moses, on whom your hopes are set. If you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me. But since you do not believe what he wrote, how are you going to believe what
The Importance of the Beginning
The beginning of a matter is significant to the whole. Where one begins greatly influences where one ends. In the movie, "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", Indiana was required to find the perceived location of the holy grail. His father had done copious amounts of research dedicated to the discovery of the grail; the cup of Christ. He had journaled his research entirely within one book. His research included a very detailed map that gave the precise location of the grail and explicit directions to get there. However,