Dr. Terry Mortenson Articles

• Magazine Department Article

  Are Demons Active Today?

  Jan. 1, 2013 from Answers Magazine

  Thankfully, there is no reason to fear demons.

• Mutilating God’s Word: Adam, Bilbo, and Peter Enns

  Dec. 14, 2012

  Dr. Terry Mortenson, AiG-U.S., responds to a recent blog post by Dr. Peter Enns that strongly accused Ken Ham of teaching obvious error and misleading Christians.

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  The Nature of the Debate

  Oct. 6, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  We must consider why the scriptural geologists wrote on this subject, summarize the contemporary reactions to their writings, and then analyze the reasons for the reactions of their opponents.

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  Collective Portrait

  Sept. 29, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  All the scriptural geologists in the early 19th century believed that Genesis 1–11 provided a divinely inspired and historically accurate account of the origin and early history of the world.

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  William Rhind (1797–1874)

  Sept. 15, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Though virtually unknown in discussions of the scriptural geologists, William Rhind’s geological qualifications enabled him to debate the issues of his day.

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  George Young (1777–1848)

  Sept. 1, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Young had an obvious love for the study of geology and saw it not as a threat, but as an aid to faith.

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  John Murray (1786–1851)

  Aug. 25, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  John has been completely overlooked by historians, and his works related to the Genesis-geology debate were largely ignored by contemporary old-earth proponents.

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  George Fairholme (1789–1846)

  Aug. 18, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Fairholme did not discuss at length his view of the Bible. But clearly he held to the traditional Christian view of the inspiration, infallibility, and inerrancy of Scripture.

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  Andrew Ure (1778–1857)

  Aug. 11, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Ure wrote his book for the expressed purpose of promoting the study of geology, that “magnificent field of knowledge.”

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  George Bugg (1769–1851)

  Aug. 4, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Bugg held to the dominant view of evangelicals and high churchmen regarding the infallibility of the Scriptures, not just in matters of religion and morality, but also of history.

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  Granville Penn (1761–1844)

  July 28, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Penn made no claim to be a geologist, but he was well read in the geological literature of his day.

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  Assessing Geological Competence

  July 21, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Before we can ascertain the level of geological ignorance or acumen of any of the scriptural geologists, we must define what constituted a competent geologist in the early 19th century.

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  Biblical Interpretation

  July 14, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  To assess properly the debate that the scriptural geologists were involved in, one needs also to understand the views of Scripture held by evangelicals and high churchmen.

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  The Early 19th Century Social and Religious Milieu

  July 7, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Two revolutions had a significant effect on life in Britain and the wider Western world in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

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  Reinterpretations of Genesis

  June 30, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  In a sermon to his church in 1804, the gap theory began to be propounded by the young pastor, Reverend Thomas Chalmers.

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  Historical Developments in Geology, Paleontology, and Cosmology

  June 23, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  The fundamental features of geological study, namely, field work, collection, and theory construction, were not developed until the 16th to 18th centuries.

• Noah’s Flood and Judgment

  June 13, 2011 from Answers Update

  With our announcement of the construction of a full-size Noah’s Ark and with the 50th anniversary of the publication of The Genesis Flood, our attention is once again drawn to Genesis 6–8.

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  Introduction

  June 9, 2011 from The Great Turning Point

  Many people in the church today think that “young-earth” creationism is a fairly recent invention, popularized by fundamentalist Christians in the mid-20th century. Is this view correct?

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  Young-Earth Creationist View Summarized And Defended

  Feb. 16, 2011 from Answers in Depth

  There is a great amount of controversy in the church today regarding evolution and the age of the earth. Many competing views attract the attention of Christians producing great confusion and leading

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  The Definite Article

  Nov. 26, 2010 from Feedback

  Why do English translations of the Bible include definite articles that are not present in the original text?

• Why Don’t Many Christian Leaders and Scholars Believe Genesis?

  May 31, 2010

  Old-earth proponents’ own words indicate that evolutionary theories about the history and age of the earth and universe are the determining factor influencing their understanding of Genesis 1–11.

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  Weaved Together in the Womb?

  April 16, 2010 from Feedback

  Is the NIV version of the Bible wrong to say that we are “knit” together in the womb? Dr. Terry Mortenson and Dr. David Menton, AiG–U.S., examine the Hebrew and science.

• Seminary Prof. Resigns Over Pro-Evolution Comments

  April 15, 2010

  The departure of Dr. Waltke has become a news item outside Evangelical circles. Terry Mortenson, AiG–U.S., comments on this news item.

• Magazine Article

  Six Literal Days

  April 1, 2010 from Answers Magazine

  Did God create the whole universe, including the original plants, animals, and first two people (Adam and Eve) in six literal 24-hour days?

• Are (Biblical) Creationists “Cornered”?

  Sept. 11, 2009

  We agree when Dr. Moreland states that “we ought not allow science to dictate to us our exegesis of the Old Testament,” but then he proceeds to do exactly that.

• Psalm 104:6-9—the Flood or Day Three of Creation Week?

  July 28, 2009

  Old-earth creationists such as Hugh Ross claim Psalm 104:6–9 refers to the Creation Week, but a closer look shows otherwise.

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  Science or the Bible?

  

  July 5, 2009 from Answers Magazine

  Ever heard one of these claims? Perhaps you’ve even said one yourself. We’ve heard them all—but they’re all false, or at least they imply a falsehood.

• “Slam Dunk for Science and the Constitution”?

  Feb. 23, 2009

  Noted philosophy professor and author Dr. Barbara Forrest came to Northern Kentucky University to attack creation.

• Getting a Grip

  Dec. 9, 2008

  Fourteen scholars came together to address key topics related to the age of the earth. The result was a substantial historical, theological, and exegetical defense of the biblical account of creation

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  The Key to the Age of the Earth

  

  Oct. 13, 2008 from Answers Magazine

  Most of these Christians ignore the account of Noah’s Flood in Genesis 6–9 and its implications for understanding the geological history of the earth.

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  Are We Wasting Our Time?

  Feb. 29, 2008 from Feedback

  During a moment of personal tragedy, a grieving mother asks if the age of the earth is important to spreading the gospel. Dr. Terry Mortenson, AiG–U.S., responds.

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  Why Shouldn’t Christians Accept Millions of Years?

  Aug. 16, 2007 from The New Answers Book 1

  Is the age of the earth unimportant and divisive, as some Christians claim? Answers in Genesis thinks not.

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  Jesus, Evangelical Scholars, and the Age of the Earth

  Aug. 1, 2007 from Answers in Depth

  What did Jesus think about the age of the earth? Did He say anything during His earthly life that would reveal His thinking?

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  Were Fossils Created Ex Nihilo During Creation Week?

  Oct. 6, 2006

  Feedback: Were fossils created ex nihilo during Creation Week?

• Learning from “The Great Debate”

  Aug. 7, 2006

  In this article I provide a sampling of the arguments used by Drs. Ankerberg, Ross, and Kaiser along with my commentary.

• Taking Back Theology!

  July 18, 2006

  Besides taking back the scientific disciplines of astronomy, biology, geology, archaeology, etc. which have been captured by the godless evolutionary worldview, we also need to take back theology.

• Proclaiming the Truth in Russia . . . from the Very First Verse

  May 20, 2006

  For eleven days Dr. Mortenson had the privilege of presenting the truths of creation in Russia, a huge country of 11 time zones and 140 million people.

• Evolution vs. Creation: The Order of Events Matters!

  April 4, 2006

  The order of events of creation recorded in Genesis 1 contradicts (at very many points) the order of events according to the evolution story.

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  An In-Depth Look at the Translation of the Hebrew Word Adam

  Jan. 20, 2006 from Feedback

  “Why is Adam translated either man or mankind and not Adam?”

• ID and President Bush—the Deeper Issues

  Oct. 18, 2005

  I have written a critique of statements made by Dr. William Dembski, who commented on President George Bush’s recent statement about ID and public schools.

• Real Scientists, Really?

  July 27, 2005

  The claims of evolutionists and some old-earth creationists that young-earth creationists don't have real degrees and don't do real scientific research that can be published are simply not true.

• #1 Problem: Young-Earth Creationists?

  July 25, 2005 from Answers Update

  Imagine my shock! The president of a Christian college (where I was speaking) was an eyewitness of the story he shared with me at lunch a few weeks ago.

• Fossil Turtles Confound Evolutionists

  April 18, 2005

  Australian scientists announced in February the discovery of dozens of fossilized sea turtles that they say have exciting implications for evolution.

• Philosophical Naturalism and the Age of the Earth: Are They Related?

  March 2, 2005

  Many Christians do not understand the stranglehold that philosophical naturalism has on geology and astronomy.

• Technical Research Paper

  George Young

  Dec. 1, 2004 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  British scriptural geologists in the first half of the 19th century: part 12. George Young

• National Geographic Is Wrong and so Was Darwin

  Nov. 6, 2004

  The 33-page cover story of the November issue of National Geographic asks the question, “Was Darwin wrong?” The magazine surprised no one with their confident answer, “No!”

• But from the Beginning of . . . the Institution of Marriage?

  Nov. 1, 2004

  Respected Christian apologists Dr. John Ankerberg and Dr. Norman Geisler have launched another attack on young-earth creationism.

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  Genesis According to Evolution

  Sept. 1, 2004, pp. 50–51

  When confronted with what the Bible says about origins, many Christians have argued that God could not have communicated that He created in this manner to people in a pre-scientific age.

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  John Murray

  Aug. 1, 2004 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  British scriptural geologists in nineteenth century 11: John Murray

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  Fowler De Johnsone

  April 1, 2004 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  Nothing is known of Fowler De Johnsone apart from the words of his book addressed to William Buckland in 1838.

• Special AiG Outreach and Debate in Atlanta

  Dec. 2, 2003

  AiG has a multi-pronged strategy for calling the church back to the truth of Genesis. One aspect of this speaking in venues of Christian higher education, including the Evangelical Theological Society

• “Creation Scientists Aren’t Real Scientists and Don’t Do Real Research.”

  Aug. 15, 2003

  The Creation Science Fellowship has been organizing and hosting the International Conference on Creationism about every four years since 1986.

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  The Origin of Old-Earth Geology and its Ramifications for Life in the 21st Century

  Aug. 5, 2003, pp. 22–23

  Almost everyone living today takes for granted that the universe and earth are billions of years old.

• ‘You Are a Threat to Education!’

  July 11, 2003

  This is the 8th year that AiG has been able to distribute resources at the National Education Association's (NEA) annual meeting.

• In the Eye of the Storm

  July 1, 2003

  Terry Mortenson talks about the upcoming outreach at the boothof the 'Creation Science Educators Caucus' at the 2003 National Educators Associatioin.

• Tearing Down Temples in Bulgaria

  June 16, 2003

  Bulgarians have been brainwashed for decades with the lie of evolution and millions of years. Surely, science has proven that the Bible is full of mythology, most Bulgarians think.

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  James Mellor Brown

  April 1, 2003 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  In 1838, James M. Brown wrote a 56-page pamphlet entitled Reflections on Geology, in which he critiqued the geological views of William Buckland and John Pye Smith.

• Refuting Evolution Overseas

  Feb. 21, 2003

  Evolution is taught virtually everywhere as fact. I saw this again first hand as I traveled to Ukraine, Russia and Canada last fall.

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  George Fairholme

  Dec. 1, 2002 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  George Fairholme was an enthusiastic and competent geologist, well read in the leading geological literature of his time, British and foreign.

• Special Feature: Hugh Ross Exposé

  Aug. 23, 2002

  I have been asked many times as to my response to the teachings of Dr Hugh Ross—probably the world’s leading Progressive Creationist.

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  Rev. Samuel Best

  Aug. 1, 2002 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  Samuel Best devoted his clerical life to serving the people of Abbots Ann near Andover. His great heart was for the people and he demonstrated this through the establishment of a primary school.

• “The Way We Were: Human Origins Research in Ethiopia”

  April 23, 2002

  I attended a lecture with the above title given at Miami University by Dr Tim White, a leading researcher on human evolution from the University of California at Berkeley (California).

• Deifying Darwin?

  April 6, 2002 from Answers Update

  The British nation today is sliding into moral and spiritual chaos as God’s Word is brought down while Darwin’s Origin of Species is exalted.

• Glenn Morton: A Misrepresentation of History?-A short rebuttal

  Feb. 6, 2002

  Recently Glenn Morton has been promoting his web article entitled 'John Murray: A Misrepresentation of History.'

• Glenn Morton: Who’s Misrepresenting History?

  Feb. 6, 2002

  Recently Glenn Morton has been promoting his web article entitled 'John Murray: A Misrepresentation of History.'

• Stop the Brainwashing!

  June 1, 2001 from Answers Update

  This spring I had the wonderful opportunity to speak many times about Genesis and creation in Poland, Moldova, Russia, and Hungary.

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  Thomas Gisborne

  April 1, 2000 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  Thomas Gisborne was a highly respected and nationally influential evangelical Anglican minister in early nineteenth century Britain.

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  Henry Cole

  April 1, 1999 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  Although numbered among the early 19th century scriptural geologists, Henry Cole was largely ignorant of the facts of geology.

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  Andrew Ure

  Dec. 1, 1998 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  Andrew Ure was one of the top chemists of his day with an international reputation as a meticulous scientist, a prolific writer and an effective teacher.

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  George Bugg

  Aug. 1, 1998 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  An evangelical Anglican pastor, George Bugg faced difficulties and controversies within the church because of his uncompromising stand on the Scriptures as ‘strictly and literally true’.

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  Granville Penn

  Dec. 1, 1997 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  At a time when many early geologists were abandoning Genesis, Granville Penn made a courageous stand in defence of the Scriptures in his book.

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  Historical Setting

  Aug. 1, 1997 from British Scriptural Geologists in the First Half of the Nineteenth Century

  The scriptural geologists in Britain in the first half of the nineteenth century tenaciously defended Genesis 1–11 as a reliable historical account.

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