In this multisession series, The Creation, Michael will be probing the questions dealing with the origin of life and the creation of the cosmos using logic, science, and theology. Are the opening paragraphs of Genesis analogies or are they historical? How does science fit into the explanation? Are there clues in the ancient Hebrew language? Is Christianity built upon the questions dealing with origins? And at what place does logic meet belief? Join us as we dive into this controversial topic and discover the answers.
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EPISODE 1: Is There a God? | 10 Minutes
How did the cosmos come into existence? To address that question, we must first determine if there is a God. Today, people often claim to believe in science and therefore, cannot believe in a God. However, the field of science can hardly declare with certainty that there is no God. But logic can be utilized to find a conclusion. As we embark on this series, we ask that you come to it with an open mind. If there is an Almighty God, an Intelligent Designer, He would exist beyond the laws and realm of science – in fact, He would have created it.
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CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
EPISODE 2: Something from Nothing | 15 Minutes
Critics will state that the Quantum Vacuum theory disproves the existence of a Creator God, but that theory still requires energy to have been present at the beginning. We also know that the universe is expanding and accelerating – if that is the case, it had to have had a starting point. Yes, the Creation story in the Bible is a miracle, but we also know that non-biased historical references have confirmed some of these miraculous events. And the authenticity and accuracy of the Bible is continuing to be upheld, even through the field of archaeology.
In today’s episode, we are faced with a choice: to believe that the cosmos came into existence from nothing or that there was and is an Intelligent Designer.
Credits
CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
EPISODE 3: Show Me Evidence That There is a God! | 13 Minutes
Today, Michael will be examining different objects, some that are man-made, some that are visible only under a microscope, and some that were formed in nature. What does science tell us about these things? Does science provide us with all there is to know about these objects? Or is it possible that science is limited to the information it can provide? And if science is indeed limited, could science itself have a Creator?
Credits
CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
EPISODE 4: How Long Are the Days of Creation? | 17 Minutes
Although the Bible tells us that the world was created in six days, many believe that these were not actually 24-hour time periods but rather epics, or long periods of time that were thousands or even millions of years long. Many people, even Christians, state that the book of Genesis is not to be taken literally but instead poetically. They base their claim off passages in Psalm 90:4 and 2 Peter 3:8 that state that a day is like a thousand years to the Lord. So, which is true? Did the Creation really take millions of years to form, or was it indeed only six days? And is the Bible trustworthy and can it be taken literally? Or is this a contradiction and should really only be read poetically?
Credits
CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
EPISODE 5: Why is Genesis Important for the Salvation Story? | 16 Minutes
A lot of people, even some Christians and pastors, will say that the days of Genesis and the Creation have nothing to do with the Salvation story. They think that whether one believes in a literal six twenty-four-hour-day creation or one that takes millions of years, makes no difference to the rest of the Bible. However, a six-day creation is required for the sake of the Gospel story. Watch now and find out why it is so important to take the first three chapters of Genesis so literally in regard to our Salvation and what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
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CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
EPISODE 6: Analysis of the Genesis Account | 22 Minutes
Is there anyway we can know for sure if the Genesis Days were literal and not allegorical, as some people claim? Michael believes there are and that strong evidence can be found using an analysis of grammaticism and statistics. Indeed, some parts of the Bible are allegorical, and some are historic. How do we know which category the first chapters of Genesis fits under? If we consider the Ancient Jews, they always seemed to know if the text was poetic or historic. How did they know that? Is there a method that we can use today to find the answer?
Credits
CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
EPISODE 7: Analysis of the Genesis Account Part Two | 12 Minutes
Today, we pick up where we left off after the previous lesson as we continue to use the science of logistics and statistics to determine if Genesis is a historical narrative or an allegorical or poetic text. Using information gathered by Dr. Steven Boyd and Dr. Meir Sternberg we can reveal the answer. Join us as we make this unveil this discovery.
Credits
CREDITS: Developed & Hosted by Michael Lane. Produced & Edited by Noah Sauder. Graphics & Publication by Noah Sauder. Additional Art, Film, & Photography Credits: Stock media “Memories” provided by mv_production / Pond5 | Logo Stinger: Unsplash.com: Leinstravelier, Logan Moreno Gutierrez, Meggyn Pomerieau, Jaredd Craig, NASA, NOASS, USGS, Sam Carter, Junior REIS, Luka Vovk, Calvin Craig, Mario La Pergola, Timothy Eberly, Priscilla Du Preez, Ismael Paramo, Tingey Injury Law Firm, Dan Cristian Pădureț, Jakob Owens | Wikimedia: Darmouth University Public Domain, Kelvinsong CC0 | Stock media “A stately Story (Stiner02)” provided by lynnepublishing / Pond5
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