Who won the debate?
OK, I'm joking, because it does not matter one bit because, God wins in the end.
The Bible is not a science book, nor is it even a history book.
It is a book of Gods own plan to reconcile Man to Himself, by His own choice and by His own way despite our sinful condition and by His own merciful way. JESUS CHRIST.
Its about our relationship to Him, despite our evil, God, even in his pure unquestionable Holiness, desires that we be reconciled to Him at completion.
The beginning is explained to “mankind” in its childhood, the end only understood in the in the very presence of God.
The issue is not creation, it is completion.
The real issue is, what will Man do in regards to his son?
There is no time line in the Bible, God doesn't do what is pointless.
Excellent post.
Who won the debate?
...because, God wins in the end.
Agreed, God won the debate. There was a lot of press on this debate. Merely having the discussion out in the open is productive. Ken frequently stated quite clearly the salvation story. And whether God put things in motion 4.5B or 6k years ago doesn’t really matter for our salvation.
That said, I had a significant barrier to fully trusting the Bible when in college. I personally needed to reconcile the facts stated in Genesis vs the commonly accepted scientific story line (evolution & age of the universe). I have studied this with an open mind for decades. The more closely I study and listen to Ken Ham the more convinced I am that he is spot on!
Agreed - redemption is more important than creation and is what the gospel of the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ is all about. Nevertheless, truth is important. The relevance of creation, IMO, are the societal issues of what is taught in schools and bringing a God-consciousness to kids and society which strengthens a healthy society and keeps atheism at bay. It can also be a door opener to one receiving Christ.