Human Origins and the Bible: A Bold New Theory Relating Genesis
Human Origins to Science
1. What inspired you to write your book?
I took an MA level course from Biola and was highly disappointed that
the textbooks used for the course were based on science (good), but none had a
significant emphasis on or appreciation of scripture (bad). At the time I
was leading anime Bible study in both 1 Corinthians, then 2 Corinthians, and I
discovered the New Testament had much to say about human origins. But
when I read the many outstanding commentaries on Romans and Corinthians, none
of the commentators seemed to be aware of recent discoveries of ancient fossils
or the fantastic progress in DNA. There is a great need to emphasize the
importance of understanding scripture in light of what was going on in science.
For our creator God is revealed in His universe as well as His Scripture
He wrote.
2. What is it
about? A. The serious student of the Bible learns
that Adam and Eve lived just as the Bible says in a time when their 8th
generation grandkids were the father of metalworking, the father of musical
instruments, and the father of keeping animals. Their son Cain was
founding a city. This means they lived from about 4000 bc to 7000 bc.
B. Current scientific findings are humans were first
located in Africa and migrated out of Africa perhaps 50,000 years ago.
C. Current DNA research tells us the first humans came
from just one mother, 135,000 years ago.
The book explains to a modern world how to make sense out of
this to a modern world, so we can reach our youth while giving the Bible the
highest respect as literally true inspired scripture (which is applicable for
all peoples in every age).
3. What do you hope will be the everlasting thoughts
for readers who finish your book? The reader can realize it makes perfect to treat
both scripture and His creation with the greatest respect, as God does not lie.
Younger readers can have renewed confidence the Bible is true as written
while also having a renewed respect for His creation and those who explore it.
4. What advice do you have for writers?
Have something to say that has not been said before. This must
come from prayer, much study, and following His leading. Be positive in a
negative world. Give hope to those around you that need hope. Say
good things about both religious and scientific leaders. Lastly turn off
the TV and read a few good books.
5. Where do
you think the book publishing industry is heading? Although
I prefer paper books, the world seems to be moving towards electronic screens.
6. What
challenges did you have in writing your book? Engineers
that obtain theological degrees and try to combine both fields find opposition
from theologians and local pastors that do not have a scientific orientation.
As an example, Douglas Moo wrote such an unbelievably great commentary on
Romans. But a person with a scientific background can provide new
insights into passages such as Romans 5:12-19 where Paul wrote, "so death
spread to all men" in light of Adam living perhaps 5000 bc while DNA says
the first woman existed 135,000 years ago. Scientific viewpoints can help
interpret scripture.
7. If people
can only buy one book this month, why should it be yours? We
need better Bible studies, studies which include a respect for both literal
biblical interpretations, and respect for His creation in a scientific modern
world. God wrote both books, the Bible and His Creation, and we need to
respect both. For the world has lost respect for both books. We also need
a book that can reach our youth in a way that can allow the Holy Spirit to
transform their lives. We also need a book with questions at the end of
each chapter for individual or small group study.
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