Post by Hardcase on Nov 25, 2008 8:12:19 GMT -5
The "here-I-stand" message of biblical authority should be a rallying cry for all Christians in reclaiming the culture.
by Ken Ham, President/CEO, AiG-USA
20 December 2003
I must admit that sometimes I have a burden that causes me to inwardly groan. It comes when I must respond to Christians (especially pastors) who just don't understand how vital the ministry of AiG really is during this anti-God time - and thus won't support us.
Recently, a person wrote me detailed letters, pleading with me not to be so adamant about the six literal days of creation and a young earth. He said that I should admit that as long as we agree on the truth of the gospel, that's really all that's ultimately important.
He wrote: "While I am concerned about the truth of the YEC/OEC [Young-Earth Creation/Old-Earth Creation] issues, it is accurate to say I am more concerned about our inability to celebrate our common salvation in Christ."
Well, I certainly agree that, ultimately, the most important thing for anyone is that they are saved-regardless of what they believe about Genesis, the age of earth, etc.
But I usually write back to such persons to share with them that AiG is dealing with something that is even much, much greater than creation/evolution issues.
I explain that the message of salvation comes from hearing the Bible ("faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God";Romans 10:17). But how does our culture view the Bible today? It sees many in the church compromising Scripture with millions of years, the big bang, etc. The result: the authority of the Bible in the culture has been undermined.
Millions today don't listen to the gospel as they used to, and Christian morality is being removed from the culture (as society has been indoctrinated to believe that the Bible is not trustworthy). In fact, the culture is becoming more and more anti-Christian every day.
Look where England is today with only 7.5% attending church (compared to 40-50% before the last World War), and now very little Christian influence is left in public life. This is where America will be tomorrow, and for the same reason: compromise over the Bible.
by Ken Ham, President/CEO, AiG-USA
20 December 2003
I must admit that sometimes I have a burden that causes me to inwardly groan. It comes when I must respond to Christians (especially pastors) who just don't understand how vital the ministry of AiG really is during this anti-God time - and thus won't support us.
Recently, a person wrote me detailed letters, pleading with me not to be so adamant about the six literal days of creation and a young earth. He said that I should admit that as long as we agree on the truth of the gospel, that's really all that's ultimately important.
He wrote: "While I am concerned about the truth of the YEC/OEC [Young-Earth Creation/Old-Earth Creation] issues, it is accurate to say I am more concerned about our inability to celebrate our common salvation in Christ."
Well, I certainly agree that, ultimately, the most important thing for anyone is that they are saved-regardless of what they believe about Genesis, the age of earth, etc.
But I usually write back to such persons to share with them that AiG is dealing with something that is even much, much greater than creation/evolution issues.
I explain that the message of salvation comes from hearing the Bible ("faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God";Romans 10:17). But how does our culture view the Bible today? It sees many in the church compromising Scripture with millions of years, the big bang, etc. The result: the authority of the Bible in the culture has been undermined.
Millions today don't listen to the gospel as they used to, and Christian morality is being removed from the culture (as society has been indoctrinated to believe that the Bible is not trustworthy). In fact, the culture is becoming more and more anti-Christian every day.
Look where England is today with only 7.5% attending church (compared to 40-50% before the last World War), and now very little Christian influence is left in public life. This is where America will be tomorrow, and for the same reason: compromise over the Bible.