The Ice Age
The Bible gives us information that helps us narrow down when the ice age occurred and what caused it. It happened after the worldwide flood of Noah’s day. In fact, that catastrophic flood created the perfect weather conditions for the ice age to occur about 4,000 years ago.
Noah’s Ark
The ark was as big as the Bible says it was. God’s instructions for the ark were exactly what Noah needed to survive the flood. God told Noah to build a ship that would not sink, and he did. The little, silly, cute arks we sometimes see would never have lasted in the biblical flood. They would have sunk!
The Worldwide Flood
The Bible says the flood covered the entire earth. We can study the world around us, including fossils, to help us understand the truth. After the flood, God made a covenant never to destroy the earth again with a global flood. He set the rainbow in the sky as a sign of his promise.
God Saves Noah
God brought a global flood to destroy the entire earth. But God showed mercy to Noah, a righteous man, and his family and kept them safe in the ark along with two of each kind of animal.
Catastrophe: The Flood
God brought a huge catastrophe—a worldwide flood—as punishment for the sin and wickedness in the world. All disobedience grieves God. However, just as God saved Noah, he provided Jesus Christ as the Savior for sinners who repent and turn to him.
The Hearts of Man
Since the very first sin of Adam in the garden, all people are born into sin. We inherited this sin nature from Adam—the first man. Our hearts are wicked and turned against God. We deserve death, punishment, and eternal separation from God. But in his grace and mercy God has provided forgiveness through Jesus Christ—the perfect sacrifice.
Cain Kills Abel
The sacrifices of Cain and Abel reveal God’s demand for a pure heart of worship toward him. The first human death occurred when Cain murdered Abel out of jealousy. In this account, God reveals that he is just in punishing sin, yet merciful to sinners as well.
Effects of the Fall
Adam’s fall impacted everything in the creation. From the death that would come to Adam—and every person—to the death of animals beginning with those that were used to cover Adam and Eve’s sin, the entire creation is now groaning under the effects of sin.
Go Fish Study: The one That Got Away
Go Fish Study: Muddy Water
Go Fish Study: Fishing Buddies
Go Fish Study: Fish Guts
Corruption: Sin Enters the World
The first sin entered the world when Adam and Eve believed the serpent and disobeyed God. Because of this first sin, all people are born sinners.
Stewards of God’s Creation
God created the heavens, the earth, and all that is in them. God created man to rule over his creation. We have a responsibility to take care of God’s creation and use it wisely.
The Age of the Earth
The Bible tells us the earth is only about 6,000 years old, not millions of years!
Dinosaurs & Dragons
Dinosaurs and dragons are described in the Bible. And there are many historical confirmations that dinosaurs lived alongside man. As we look through the lens of the Bible, the world of dinosaurs makes sense!
Creation: Adam and Eve
Genesis 2 tells about the creation of Adam and Eve. The biblical account of the creation of man contrasts sharply with the evolutionary view. God’s creation of Adam and Eve demonstrates that God’s design for marriage is one man and one woman for life.
Creation: Animals and Man
On days five and six of creation week, God created flying animals, sea creatures, land animals, and man. God created the animals to reproduce according to their kinds. Man is different from animals because we are created in God’s image. This means that, unlike the animals, God has provided a way for us to be forgiven and redeemed for eternity through Jesus Christ.
Creation: Days and Kinds
The context of the Hebrew word yom in Genesis 1 confirms that the days of creation were normal 24-hour days. God created specific types of plants on day three to reproduce according to their kind.