Creation in Proverbs

Creation in Proverbs ‘Biology is the study of complicated things that give the appearance of having been designed for a purpose’ Richard Dawkins (1986) The Blind Watchmaker. (Why the evidence of evolution reveals a universe without design.) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” Gen 1:1 Creation is founded on wisdom ‘The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; by His knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.’ (Proverbs 3:19,20) ‘O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions ‘ (Psalm 104:24NKJV) “The LORD possessed me (Wisdom) at the beginning of His work, the first of His acts of old. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.” (Proverbs 8: 22-23) “The LORD possessed me (Wisdom) at the beginning of His work, the first of His acts of old. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth ….. Then I was beside Him, like a master workman, And I was daily His delight, rejoicing before Him always.” (Proverbs 8: 22-23, 30) “The LORD possessed me (Wisdom) at the beginning of His work, the first of His acts of old. Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth ….. Then I was beside Him, like a master workman, and I was daily His delight, rejoicing before Him always, rejoicing in His inhabited world and delighting in the children of man.” (Proverbs 8: 22-23, 30-31) Cause Founded on Points to Process Purpose Timeframe Biblical creation God (Trinity) Wisdom Master Craftsman/ Grand Designer Purposefully created / designed God’s glory; Mankind ~ 6000 years Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star • Earth is the perfect distance from the Sun Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star • Earth is the perfect distance from the Sun • Perfect size = perfect gravity Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star • Earth is the perfect distance from the Sun • Perfect size = perfect gravity • Protected by – magnetosphere, ozone layer, atmosphere Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star • Earth is the perfect distance from the Sun • Perfect size = perfect gravity • Protected by – magnetosphere, ozone layer, atmosphere • Presence of liquid water, right amount of oxygen Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star • Earth is the perfect distance from the Sun • Perfect size = perfect gravity • Protected by – magnetosphere, ozone layer, atmosphere • Presence of liquid water, right amount of oxygen • Tilt to give seasons Planet Earth is uniquely designed for life! • The Sun is a very stable star • Earth is the perfect distance from the Sun • Perfect size = perfect gravity • Protected by – magnetosphere, ozone layer, atmosphere • Presence of liquid water, right amount of oxygen • Tilt to give seasons • Moon to produce tides DNA Biomimetics Biomimetics Gecko foot Biomimetics Lordotic spine Backward-wired retina Backward-wired retina “For His invisible attributes, namely, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that are made. So they are without excuse….. Claiming to be wise, they became fools…. (Romans 1: 20, 22) “..they exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshipped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever!” (Romans 1: 25) ‘The fool says in his heart, “There is no God’ (Psalm 14:1) Cause Founded on Points to Process Purpose Timeframe Biblical creation God (Trinity) Wisdom Master Craftsman/ Grand Designer Purposefully created / designed God’s glory; Mankind ~ 6000 years Evolution Nothing Foolishness Accidental/ Chaos Random chance None 14+ billion years “For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.” (I Corinthians 1:25) Creation teaches wisdom Creation teaches wisdom ‘Go to the ant, O sluggard..’ (Proverbs 6:6a) Creation teaches wisdom ‘Like snow in summer, or rain in harvest, so honour is not fitting for a fool’ (Proverbs 26:1) Creation teaches wisdom ‘Four things on are small, but they are exceedingly wise: the ants are a people not strong, yet they provide their food in the summer ’ (Proverbs 30:24-25) Creation teaches wisdom ‘the rock badgers are a people not mighty, yet they make their homes in the cliffs’ (Proverbs 30:26) Creation teaches wisdom ‘He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, “My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.” For He will deliver you…’ (Psalm 91:1-3a) Creation teaches wisdom ‘the locusts have no king, yet all of them march in rank’ (Proverbs 30:27) Creation teaches wisdom ‘the lizard you can take in your hands, yet it is in king’s palaces.’ (Proverbs 30:28) ‘Three things are stately in their tread; four are stately in their stride: the lion, which is mightiest among beasts and does not turn back before any; the strutting rooster, the he-goat, and a king whose army is with him’ (Proverbs 30:29-31) ‘For whoever finds me (wisdom) finds life and obtains favour from the LORD, but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me love death.’ (Proverbs 8:35-36) For more info: creation.com