"Sunday Sermon" “The scriptures do not say how old the earth is, and the Church has taken no official stand on this question. Nor does the Church consider it to be an issue for salvation.” (Encyclopedia of Mormonism, “Age of Earth,”) The belief that the earth is only 6,000 or 13,000 years old In 1650, … Continue reading The Age of the Earth – “Science vs Religion”
Tag: Genesis
God’s First, and Most Important Questions, to Mankind
Genesis Account: "Where art Thou?" In the Genesis account, after Adam and Eve transgressed by partaking of the forbidden fruit, God asked them the all-important question. “Where art thou?” (Gen. 3:9) In other words, “Where are you?” God was not asking Adam and Eve where they were located physically. He already knew that. They were hiding … Continue reading God’s First, and Most Important Questions, to Mankind
The Crowning Creation of Eve
"Sunday Sermon" In the ancient creation account we read: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. When God created the light, and the sun and moon and stars, He saw that it was “good.” (Gen. 1:4-5; Moses 2:4-5) When God created the lands and the seas he saw it was “good.” (Gen. … Continue reading The Crowning Creation of Eve
Genesis is Unique Among Ancient Creation Stories
"Saturday Sermon" and "Doctrinal Commentary" The Genesis Account Genesis in unique among ancient creation stories. The Genesis is poetic and beautiful. It is sophisticated and inspirational. In Genesis mankind is God’s masterpiece. Men and women are the crown of creation. Humans are made in the very image of God. The Genesis author’s theme and purpose … Continue reading Genesis is Unique Among Ancient Creation Stories




