Defending Genesis:
Against the False Teachings of Natural History
Chris Ashcraft M.S., M.Ed., MTMS.
Apologetics Symposium at
Cedar Park Church
Bothell, WA
September 11th, 2024
Part 1 - Defense Against Naturalism & Theistic Evolution
Part 2 - Defending Biblical Dates
Part 3 - Defending the Flood as Global
Description:
An enormous conflict exists between the history contained in the Bible and that which is taught by natural science, and we must defend the Bible against these false teachings. Sadly, however, many attempt to reconcile naturalism with the Bible by fictionalizing important Biblical events like the creation, fall of man, and the flood of Noah.
This presentation encourages Christians to trust in the Bible as authoritative on early Earth history rather than the teachings of man and shows that central to the debate over the age of the Earth is not how you interpret scripture, but how you interpret fossils.
Outline:
Part 1 - Defense Against Naturalism & Theistic Evolution
- The Biblical Age of the Earth
- The Days of Creation
- Adam Was a Real Man
- The Genesis Foundation of Christianity
Part 2 - Defending Biblical Dates
- Natural History Conflicts With Biblical History
- Deep Time Causes Doubts About the Bible
- Worldviews in Conflict
- Interpreting Fossils in Biblical History
Part 3 - Defending the Flood as Global
- Evidence of the Global Flood
- The Witness of Fossils
- The Devastating Compromise of Theistic Evolution
Files:
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Chris Ashcraft is a Christian educator employed as high school science teacher at Cedar Park Christian Schools. Formerly, Chris was a biology research tech specialized in plant tissue culture, and genetic transformation technology. He was employed at the Cotton Fiber Production Laboratory at Texas Tech University and the Plant Transformation Facility at Oklahoma State University, and lastly was the Plant Transformation Specialist for EDEN Bioscience in Bothell Washington.
He obtained a Bachelor of Science in biology from Wayland Baptist University in 1989, a Master of Science in biology from Texas Tech University in 1996, a Master of Education from the University of Washington in 2008, and a Master is Teaching Math and Science from Seattle Pacific University in 2012.
Chris moved from research science into the teaching profession to serve God in Christian education. His decision was motivated by the impact that secular science is having on people of faith. Today, close to 50% of Christian students lose their belief in God while attending secular schools. This tendency could be lessened if the Church was better equipped to defend the authority of Biblical teachings (1 Peter 3:15). To be prepared for these challenges, it is important that Churches provide regular educational programs on creation and other Bible apologetics.
The Apologetics Symposium is an educational program addressing the conflicts that exist between naturalism and the Biblical worldview. As part of a weekly Wednesday evening series at Cedar Park Church, this program features a different speaker each month. Join us in person or through our live webcast for multimedia presentations from educators and scientists who are dedicated to defending the Bible.