The Seal of the Creator
Intro It was the first US trail to be broadcast on national radio and the first on the scene coverage of a criminal trial. An airstrip was prepared especially for the event. 165,000 words were sent out by telegraphers. How does this major historical trial affect us today? I’ll be back in a moment with the prophetic perspective on the battle of Creation. Message Hello, this is Cody Francis with Prophetic Perspectives. That famous trial was none other than the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial. There were many factors at work. For some, the purpose was to put the town of Dayton, TN in the public spotlight. For others they were attempting to defend traditional values that they held dear. For the other side it was promoting their views of civil liberties. The passions and drama were high and media coverage profuse. In the outcome John T. Scopes the teacher volunteering to be tried for teach evolution was convicted, but the case was eventually thrown out on a technicality. It was one of the first nationwide battles between creation and evolution, but the battles are still raging today. In 2005, a Pennsylvania judge ruled that the belief of “intelligent design” which questions evolution is a religious belief and a violation of the 1st amendment to teach in science classes, but the Kansas board of education voted that students should study the doubts about the modern Darwinian theory. The passion and drama of the Scopes Monkey Trial is far from over, but still being waged in our country today. What does the Bible say about this debate? Is creation important to the rest of the Bible? Can a Christian believe in the Bible and evolution? Does prophecy sound a warning cry to a generation doubting the Biblical creation account? Today, I would like to turn to prophecy to study this controversial subject as we look at “The Seal of the Creator.” Outline I. The prophetic call to America is to worship our Creator God. A. Revelation reveals a loving Creator 1. Highest oath possible – Rev. 10:5, 6 2. Why heavenly beings worship God – Rev. 4:11 3. Creator is actually Jesus, who died for us a. Created all things – Col. 1:14-17 b. Revelation reveals our Savior as our Creator 4. Many have forgotten our loving Creator today a. Academia seeks to disprove God via Evolution b. Evolution utterly fails scientifically 1) Origin of life – completely baffles 2) Intricately complex systems totally disprove 5. Cannot believe Bible & reject creation a. Bible says God created world is six literal days – evening & morn b. Jesus taught creation account – Mark 10:6 c. NT writers referred to & even predicted evolution – 2 Pet. 3:4 B. Prophetic call is issued to worship our Creator – Rev. 14:7 1. Call to remember Jesus, Creator 2. What is seal/sign of our Creator? Remembrance of creation? II. We heed this prophetic call by obedience to the 7th day Sabbath. A. Creation reveals a small sign which tests our loyalty to Him 1. Rocks, seas, sky, flowers, grass, animals – word mouth 2. Formed man of dust of ground – Gen. 1:27 3. Gave man 1st day birthday present – Gen. 2:1-3 a. Before sin; simple gift love & loyalty b. Not given Jews, to all mankind c. Special appointment love – Father d. Rested, blessed & sanctified e. Sign of loyalty to our Creator B. Sign placed in Ten Commandments – Ex. 20:8-11 1. Remember your Creator – just like prophetic call 2. Sabbath of whom? Jews? Lord thy God 3. Choose a day? One in seven? 1st? 2nd? 7th! 4. Marriage – one in seven? C. Jesus kept in Redemption 1. Luke 4:16 – custom keep Sabbath; 1700+ 2. Pharisees accuse break; Jesus innocent – John 15:10 3. Commanded disciple keep long after death–Matt. 24:20 D. Jesus kept in His resurrection – Luke 23:54-56; 24:1 1. Dictionary, calendar – 7th day = Saturday 2. Observatories – no change 3. Languages world – Twi, Martin, Sabado 4. Jesus began work again resurrection 1st day Conclusion I. Realize different, cross, etc. – my experience A. No follow multitude do evil – Ex. 23:2 B. What says blessed Bible? II. Sabbath = Lord’s day; Jesus day A. Accept Jesus as your Sabbath keeping Savior? B. Many accepted Jesus; no know Sabbath III. Jesus says, Remember now your Creator – Ec. 12:1, 6
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