1. Genesis 1, part 2: Did God really say? Did life evolve on earth? How does Science relate to the Bible? Can we trust God's written word?

2. Genesis 1, part 2: Did God really say? Other Scientific (and Biblical theories) that have been overturned: “Steady state theory of the universe”- held until the mid 1960s by most cosmologists Bad air and “four humors” causing infection rather than germs. (Germ theory accepted in 1860s).

3. Genesis 1, part 2: Did God really say? Other Scientific (and Biblical theories) that have been overturned: (Continued)  “Spontaneous Generation of Life” discredited by Louis Pasteur in 1800s.  Pre-Copernicus idea that the Earth was center of solar system and universe (held by scientists and theologians)  Humility about all of our interpretations is needed.

4. Recommended resources – The Age of the Universe by Gorman Gray  The Expositors Bible Commentary vol. 2, by John Sailhamer  Creation and Time by Hugh Ross  The Genesis Record by Henry Morris  Scientific Creationism by Henry Morris  Answers in Genesis resources at (Answersingenesis.org)

5. Genesis 1, part 2: Did God really say? Science teaches us about God, or it should: Psalm 19, pg. 489 - the creation as well as the Bible tells us about God. Romans 1, pg.999- mankind willing rejects that knowledge.

6. Genesis 1: Did God really say? Verse 24, Death wasn't part of the original creation: Romans 8:18-23; pg. 1005. (the whole world suffers as a result of sin and will one day be restored to how it should be.)

7. Genesis 1: Did God really say? Verse 24, Is this world as good as it can get? There seems like a lot of hurt and pain if all things were created good: Revelation 21:1-8; pg. 1102 (We can look forward to that restoration in Jesus Christ).