"From the Scripture and Science Series"

General revelation comes to man through nature itself, as the apostle Paul explained in Romans 1: 20-21 when he wrote that even God's "everlasting power and divinity" may be seen "through the things that are made." As impressive as this general revelation is, however, it is inadequate in and of itself to provide man with the knowledge he needs on such topics as his separation from God caused by personal sin, the role of Christ as the Son of God in providing a remedy for that sin/separation, and what man must do to appropriate and apply that remedy. Thus, special revelation was needed. That revelation is available through God's Word, the Bible.

Because God is the Author of both revelations, the study of nature (science) and Scripture (theology) is a fascinating enterprise that provides rich rewards. The "Scripture and Science" series is just such a study Some books will examine biblical matters, some will examine scientific matters, and some will examine both. New titles will be added frequently. We hope you enjoy and profit from each."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE	Introduction	1
	How Old is the Earth?	3
	Chronology and the Bible	6
	Why Do We Need An Old Earth?	14
CHAPTER TWO	The Day-Age Theory	17
	Is the Day-Age Theory Popular?	18
	Do All Those Who Advocate The Day-Age Theory Believe in Evolution?	21
	Is There Lexical/Exegetical Evidence to Support the Day-Age Theory?	22
	Evidence Substantiating the Days of Genesis 1 as Literal, 24-Hour Periods	26
	Objections Considered	36
	"One Day is with the Lord as a Thousand Years"	36
	Too Much Activity on Day Six	37
	God's Sabbath Rest Still Is Continuing	43
CHAPTER THREE	The Gap Theory	51
	Summary of the Gap Theory	55
	The Gap Theory-A Refutation	56
CHAPTER FOUR	Miscellaneous Old-Earth Theories	67
	The Modified Gap Theory	68
	A Response and Refutation	71
	The Non-World View of Origins	81
	A Response and Refutation	83
	The Multiple Gap Theory	85
	A Response and Refutation	88
CHAPTER FIVE	Biblical Genealogies and the Age of the Earth	91
CHAPTER SIX	Additional Considerations	99
	"From the Beginning of the Creation"/"From the Creation of the World"	99
	"From the Blood of Abel"	102
	How Long Were Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden?	102
	The Doctrine of Apparent Age	108
CHAPTER SEVEN	Conclusion	115
	REFERENCES	119