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Real science is not the enemy of the bible. Rtb are faithful to science and faithful to the bible.
Hugh ross offers a solid viewpoint with careful reasoning. Hugh ross is both a scientist and a believer. The holy bible is in great hands with hugh ross.
This book is wonderfully full of useful, deep and relevant content for today's world. Still trying to absorb some of the detail but thoroughly enjoyed this read. Very insightful book.
He often talks about how the universe shows design by a creator, andhow god was/is in control and it was not just accidents of nature. The fact that he allows you to accept the billions-of-years old earth and universe is so uplifting to christianity a... Read More
Ross provides some of the best exegesis i've seen while also applying true scientific rigor to his analysis. Ross respects the scripture and science, which is a relief in today's age.
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The way hugh ross tries to deal with the flood story is humorous, but depressingly laborious. This author assumes so much throughout this book that it is apparent that he is just another scientist who doesn't believe that god could just say it into ex... Read More
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Quality
Excellent work on a difficult to interpret book melding current scientific knowledge with biblical interpretation so well
God created these life forms with different metabolic capabilities that produced various greenhouse gases that allowed the atmo... Read More
Looking at ice cores from both southern and northern hemispheres that span several hundred thousand years time span of layers a... Read More
The radio isotopes in the wood and pitch used to create the ark would surround and destroy all life on the ark not to mention t... Read More
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Ross compares gods use of the flood to a skilled surgeon who carefully removes the problematic tissue while leaving the healthy... Read More
Ross begins addressing this concern by noting that other ancient records also include ages similar to those recorded in genesis
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Ross also appeals to other passages of scripture to build support for this notion
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Christian readers may disagree with ross’ take on the text of genesis 111 but his view is one that deserves careful study
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However he doesnt adequately address 34there was evening and there was morning34 enough which questions his creation 34day34 perspective
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But it makes me want to dig deeper and learn more
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Ross is an even better writer than speaker but maybe that is because i am a better reader than i am a listener
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And yes i have put my money where my mouth is
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It almost seems he is an apostle to the scientist
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He does not make appeals to make the bible and science to be compatible
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Gerald schroeder is another scientist who approaches the first chapters of genesis and science in a competent way
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