GOD’S GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH – CABUYAO
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Level 3 Lesson for the Month of February 2022
Pamagat Creation Vs. Evolution
Talatang
Ipasasaulo Nehemiah 9:6
Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their
host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest
them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.
Teksto Genesis 1-11
Aralin o Kuwento
Mula sa Biblia Creation
According to Scripture, God created “the heavens and the earth” fully formed and functioning in
six days, about 6,000 years ago (around 4000 BC). The context of Genesis 1, as well as other
places in the Bible, make it clear that these days were ordinary, 24-hour days. God’s original
creation was perfect, with no death or suffering. Creation stands in stark contrast to evolution and
unbelieving thought. In addition, biblical creation supports many vital concepts in Christian
theology.
What Is Biblical Creation?
Biblical creation is based on the Bible where God created the universe and everything in it as
described in Genesis (Genesis 1:1-2:3 is the specific creation week though commonly creation
means Genesis 1-11). The Creator did not need matter, large amounts of time, energy, or anything
else. He created out of nothing in six literal normal-length days about six thousand years ago.
Biblical creation is not compatible with the belief that the world just happened through an
extended, naturalistic, and chance process over many billions of years. Biblical creation upholds
the Bible as God’s eyewitness account of actual creation events since God was the only one there
to observe what happened at the very beginning.
In addition, biblical creationists do not view the Bible or the book of Genesis as a mythological or
allegorical document. Instead, the Bible is rightly considered a historical document that records
what actually happened and is the only true and real history.
The Bible Teaches Creation
The Bible teaches God created the universe. In multiple verses in both the Old and New
Testaments, it is clear that God created everything that was made. Here is a small listing
(emphasis added):
“In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
“For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested
the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” (Exodus
20:11).
“Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all
their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou
preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee.” (Nehemiah 9:6)
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The
same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not
anything made that was made.” (John 1:1-3).
“For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether
thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for
him” (Colossians 1:16).
“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created
all things, and by your will they existed and were created” (Revelation 4:11).
Basic Assumptions of Biblical Creation
Biblical creation is based on the Bible being the absolute authority. Several biblical
presuppositions are diametrically opposed to evolutionary and naturalistic beliefs, the competing
religious origins narrative. Biblical creation entails:
The Creator God of the Bible exists.
The entire universe, heaven, created spiritual beings, and all life on earth originated at
creation.
God created all things in six normal-length days of approximately 24 hours.
God began creating without the use of any previously existing matter.
God’s creative activities cannot be explained merely in terms of natural laws; neither are they
subject to the above limits.
The Bible indicates that life has a purpose.
The Bible reveals that the God of the Bible is the Designer of all things.
There is a definite beginning point of time, per Genesis 1:1.
The past is the key to the present.
Death is the result of the sin of the first human couple.
Creation was adversely affected by man’s sin.
The present geological structures of the earth’s crust cannot be properly explained without
recourse to Noah’s flood.
Life does not come from nonlife.
The creation of living organisms (original kinds) was completed during creation week.
Speciation and variations within created kinds have been ongoing since creation.
Evolution
Biological evolution is the supposed process by which the first cell evolved into the diversity of
life we see today. Natural selection and mutations are considered its driving force; however,
evolution has never been observed despite numerous protestations to the contrary. Natural
selection and mutations cannot add the information necessary to change one kind of organism
into another. And it doesn’t take a science degree to understand why molecules-to-man evolution
is impossible.
Creation vs. Evolution
One of the biggest challenges to biblical creation today is evolutionary ideas. The idea of
evolution (i.e., biological evolution), big bang (i.e., cosmological and astronomical evolution),
abiogenesis (chemical evolution), and millions of years (geological evolution) doesn’t fit with the
Bible because it is rooted in the religion of secular humanism (man’s word)—a religion that tries
to explain the world without God. This chart outlines the differences between creation and
evolution from a biblical perspective.
Sources: https://answersingenesis.org/creation/
https://answersingenesis.org/evolution/
Creation: God’s Word Evolution: Man’s Word
Any alleged God is not necessary; all things came
“In the beginning God created . . .”
about by natural processes without God.
There is no absolute truth (yet they illogically believe
God’s Word is truth.
that this is the absolute truth!).
God created the universe in six 24-hour days
The universe was formed over billions of years.
around 6,000 years ago.
God created all living things according to
All life evolved from a single-celled organism.
their kinds and told them to reproduce.
God created man in his image. Man evolved like every other animal.
God created marriage as one man for one
Marriage can be whatever anyone wants.
woman for life.
Man decides what’s right and wrong—if right and
God decides what is right and wrong.
wrong even exist.
Man broke God’s law and is guilty before Man is “basically good”—if such a thing as “good”
him; only God is good. even exists.
Death, thorns, and disease are a result of Death, thorns, and disease existed millions of years
man’s sin. before man and are the hero that drives evolution.
Litrato o Larawan
Aral mula sa
Aralin o Kuwento Biblical creation is important because of everything it entails. If someone denies biblical creation,
they actually reject some vital theological points at the same time. The opening chapters of
Genesis and related creation passages teach several important biblical truths including…
God’s power to create everything in the universe (Genesis 1:1)
The creation of all astronomical bodies including the sun and stars (Genesis 1:14-19)
The goodness of God in declaring everything he made as “very good” (Genesis 1:31)
God’s order in creating in a logical sequence in six days (Genesis 1:3-31)
The origin of all the animals on earth (Genesis 1:20-25)
God created mankind in his image (Genesis 1:26-27)
The origin of death through sin (Romans 5:12)
Suffering in the world because of sin (Romans 8:20-22)
The foreshadowing of God’s plan to save humanity through his Son (Genesis 3:15)
Most importantly, a biblical creation mattered to the Lord Jesus: "But from the beginning of the
creation, God ‘made them male and female’” (Mark 10:6).
Tanong na Essay Type Questions:
Maaaring Gamitin
sa Oras ng 1. Ano ang sinasabi ng Bibliya tungkol sa mga bagay na nasa mundo?
Pagsusulit 2. Ano ang sinasabi ng Siyensya patungkol sa mga bagay na nasa mundo?
3. Magkaparehas ba ang kanilang pananaw? Oo o Hindi at Bakit?
4. Ano ang mas pinaniniwalaan mo ang nakasaad sa Bibliya o ang pananaw ng
Siyensya/Agham? Ipaliwanag.
Proyekto na 1. Viewing Activity
Maaaring Ipagawa Evolution Vs. God Documentary - https://youtu.be/U0u3-2CGOMQ
2. Venn Diagram: Compare and Contrast between Evolution and Creation.
Creation Evolution
Awit, Kawikaan o
Kasabihan na
Maaaring Ipaalam “Evolution is a myth”
Upang Makatulong -Ken Ham
na Hindi
Malimutan ang
Araling Itinuro.
Ipinasa ni: Ipinasa kay:
JOHN MATTHEW M. OCASLA MARIE ANTONETTE P. SALONGA
Level 3 Teacher Children’s Supervisor
