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Naturalistic Evolutionism requires that physical laws and
atoms organize themselves into increasingly complex and
beneficial, ordered arrangements by pure chance. Thus, over
eons of time, billions of things are supposed to have
developed upward, becoming more orderly and complex.
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However, this basic law of science (2 Law of
Thermodynamics) reveals the exact opposite. In the long
run, complex, ordered arrangements actually tend to
become simpler and more disorderly with time. There is an
irreversible downward trend ultimately at work throughout the universe. Evolution, with its ever-
increasing order and complexity, appears impossible in the natural world.

The distinguished scientist and origins expert, Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith, puts it this way:

“What is the difference then between a stick, which is dead, and an orchid which is alive? The
difference is that the orchid has teleonomy (information for purpose) in it. It is a machine which
is capturing energy to increase order. Where you have life, you have teleonomy, and then the
sun’s energy can be taken and make the thing grow – increasing its order” [temporarily].
“The pure chemistry of a cell is not enough to explain the working of a cell, although the
workings are chemical. The chemical workings of a cell are controlled by information which does
not reside in the atoms and molecules.” xxxiv

The person who observes the world today comes to the table with certain beliefs which will affect how
he views the data. Our presuppositions determine our predictions. The beginnings history of our
universe and earth are outside the realm of science, since no one was there to observe its foundation
(except God), nor are these events repeatable or measurable. If one believes the Word of God by FAITH,
he is compelled to believe that God created the heavens and the earth a few thousand years ago and
that God destroyed the original created world with a global flood. That flood altered the geology of the
world. Genesis 1-11 therefore are reliable chapters in the Bible that describe real people and real
events.

Is Genesis History?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UM82qxxskZE&t=194s

Let’s Practice …

1. Why is the Bible more reliable than other ancient documents?

2. Explain what Textual Criticism is?

3. How does one explain the differences between Biblical manuscripts?

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