May 14, 2000 Humble Messenger
Humble Messenger
Volume 8, Week 20 May 14,
2000
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Building Stronger Faith srf
"Difficulties In The Theory Of Evolution"
Truth has nothing to fear from honest investigation. Contrary to what some textbooks
and scientists say, the truth is that evolution is not a fact, but a theory. Some renowned
scientists are honest enough to admit this. The evidence from anthropology, paleontology,
comparative anatomy, biology, and physics not only fail to prove evolution to be a fact,
but present it with a number of difficulties.
The "Neanderthal man," a supposed "missing
link," was found to have arthritis! The "Java man" is a composite‹it
cannot be ascertained the pieces came from the same man and are of disputed authenticity.
The "Heidelberg Man" is constructed from one jawbone, and jawbones resembling it
in many details have been found in modern human remains! Fossils of modern man have
been found in Pliocene strata (15 million years old according to evolutionists)‹far
too early for the evolutionary theory.
Those who listen to the Bible know where man came from, and are aware he has the unique
dignity of being made in the image of God. (Gen. 1:1,26)
The fossil record, which, according to evolutionary theory, should be full of transitional forms representing evolutionary change, is plagued with clear and undeniable absence of these. Moreover, fossils of "modern" plant life have been found in strata that does not fit the evolutionary time scale and provide evidence that these plants have always been these plants rather than evolving from lower forms. The Bible says God designed living things to produce "after their kind" (Gen. 1:11,12,21,24, 25), and the fossil record supports that age old revelation.
Lining up living creatures who are similar and assuming on the bases of that similarity that they either came from one another or are closely related on the evolutionary tree is arbitrary and variable. Moreover, the differences are arbitrarily ignored. Similarities may indicate origin from the same Mind rather than evolutionary relationship. Those who believe the Bible know one God made all things. (Neh. 9:6)
Transmutation (mutations causing new groups of animals) has not been demonstrated. The Law of Biogenesis proves life only comes from life. Mutations, the mechanism of evolution, are observed to have an adverse effect rather than creative. Life comes from God (Acts 17:24-25) and biology provides no help, but rather additional difficulties to the evolutionist.
Radioactive dating methods, such as C-14 and uranium decay rest on
unproven assumptions and in certain test cases have proven inaccurate. The second law of
thermodynamics harmonizes with Scriptureıs testimony that the created world is wearing
out‹"becoming old as a garment" (Heb. 1:11).
For an expansion on this subject with quotes from authorities, see the tract Difficulties
in the Theory of Evolution by A. O. Schnabel. It is available in the foyer. This
article is an eclipsed view of that tract.
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NEWS
Susan Dunbar came before the congregation last Sunday to confess that she
had not been serving the Lord as she ought and wanted to change that. She also wished to
be identified as a member of the church here. We rejoice with her in her decision to serve
the Lord and welcome her into the fellowship of saints here in Humble. Address: 12016B
Mighty Oak, Houston, 77066; Phone: (281) 587-8629 . . . Gregg Hutsonıs father, Wayne
Hutson, has been experiencing degenerating eyesight to the point of curtailing his
driving . . . Elizabeth Osteenıs brother-in-law underwent a triple bypass last
week. He seemed to be improving each day and is expected to return home this week . . . Raquel
Schoolcraft, the granddaughter of Wally and Linda Ottersbach had an MRI last
Monday to try to ascertain the cause of headaches she has been having . . Visitation group
number two will meet briefly after evening assembly . . .Men, do not forget the menıs
training class on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the church building. It can do us all
good! Also, your presence will be an encouragement to others . . . If interested in
continuing information relative to evidences for faith (like this weekıs article), you
may be interested in "Acts & Facts" and "Reason & Revelation."
"Acts & Facts" is free, often has excellent information, but you will have
to beware of denominational doctrine occasionally (e.g. premillennialism). "Reason
& Revelation" is written by members of churches of Christ and costs $8 a year.
It, too, has excellent information. For "Acts & Facts," write, Institute For
Creation Re-search, P.O. Box 2667, El Cajon, CA 92021 (http:// www.icr.org/pubs.htm) . For
"Reason & Revelation," write Apologetics Press, 230 Landmark Dr.,
Montgomery, AL 36117 (http://www.apologeticspress.org) . . . Reports: Dan Wilson; James
Wilson; Gianni Berdini.
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Wednesday Evening Close
May 17 Rob McCaskill
May 24 John Lowrance
May 31 Craig Moore
June 7 David Osteen
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Transportation for Zelma Bobbitt
MAY
Sun. 14 pm Cannons
Wed. 17 pm Jim Crain
Sun. 21 pm E & E Osteen
Wed. 24 pm Michael Gove
Sun. 28 pm E & E Osteen
Wed. 31 pm Rocky
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Wednesday May 17
Song Leader: Craig Ottersbach
Close: Rob McCaskill
Sunday AM, May 21
Sunday PM, May 21
If you are a scheduled song leader but know you will be unavailable, please notify Jim
Crain.
If you are scheduled to serve in any other capacity but cannot serve as scheduled, please
notify Boyd Hurst.