Old-Earth Creationism

Adding Time to the Genesis Account

When believers attempt to add evolution and millions of years to Genesis, they lay down a foundation of death and suffering on which to build their worldview. If Christians believe the lie that Genesis cannot be trusted, they are paving the way for the trustworthiness of the gospel message to be called into question.

Framework Hypothesis

The Framework Hypothesis is essentially an attempt to reclassify the genre of Genesis 1 as being something other than historical narrative. Proponents have attempted to identify figurative language or semi-poetic devices in the text.

Hugh Ross and Progressive Creationism Exposed

The age of the Earth does matter, and the Bible is clear about it! The age of the Earth is not important because God for some reason hates big numbers—He doesn’t. Ultimately the issue of the age of the Earth is about the authority of the Word of God versus the authority of the words of sinful men.

Articles About Old-Earth Creationism

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Feedback Article
Which Is Worse?

Feb. 26, 2010 from Feedback
An old-earth proponent wonders if progressive creationism is better than theistic evolution. But as Tim Chaffey, AiG–U.S., shows, any view that undermines biblical authority is equally corrosive.
The Creation Zoo

Sept. 5, 2009 from News to Know
A zoo near Bristol, England, has been attacked for its promotion of “creationist ideas,” even though a zoo spokesperson called life “the product of both God and evolution.”
Technical In-Depth Article
A Critique of the Framework Interpretation of the Creation Account (Part 2 of 2)

June 13, 2007 from Answers in Depth
Dr. Robert McCabe continues to unravel the framework interpretation of Genesis.
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Technical In-Depth Article
A Critique of the Framework Interpretation of the Creation Account (Part 1 of 2)

June 6, 2007 from Answers in Depth
A Critique of the Framework Interpretation of Creation (1 of 2)
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Feedback Article
A Dialogue with an OEC

Dec. 29, 2006 from Feedback
Dr. DeRemer gave us permission to post an email exchange he had with an anonymous person (“Mr. C”) who, while a Christian, is an old-earth creationist (OEC).
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.
Book Chapter
The Evolution Connection

July 1, 2002 from Why Won’t They Listen?
Many Christians, including most Christian leaders, don’t understand the connection of evolution to the social ills of our culture and the difficulties in getting people interested in Christianity.
“Compromise Kills”

Dec. 15, 2001
Imagine if a skeptic of Christianity came to your church and looked for a Christian leader to answer some questions about the Christian faith.
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.
Magazine Article
Is Evolution ‘Anti-Religion’? It Depends.

Sept. 1, 2000, pp. 4–5
So could God have used evolution? It depends. For the true God, the answer is no—for He cannot lie, and He told us plainly what He did.
Gerald Schroeder and his New Variation on the “Day-Age” Theory: Part 2

Aug. 2, 2000
Several months ago, Dr. Gerald Schroeder was a guest on the Zola Levitt TV program.
Gerald Schroeder and his New Variation on the “Day-Age” Theory: Part 1

Aug. 1, 2000
Several months ago, Dr. Gerald Schroeder was a two-time guest on the Zola Levitt TV program.
Feedback Article
Led Astray by Evolution, Brought Back by Creation

May 2, 2000 from Feedback
“I visit this site everyday, finding the news articles fascinating and informative, and in truth shocking. They stir my soul!”
What’s Wrong with “Progressive Creation?”

Aug. 2, 1999
The “progressive creation” view of Dr Hugh Ross has received wide publicity and endorsement from many christian organizations and leaders.
Magazine Article
Biblical Problems for Theistic Evolution and Progressive Creation

March 1, 1995, pp. 46–48
Some of the bitterest attacks on creation science come not from declared atheists or even deists1, but from theistic evolutionists and progressive creationists.
Magazine Article
Cosmic Breakthrough!

Dec. 1, 1994, pp. 37–39
A revolutionary new model shows that the compromises urged by Hugh Ross and others on the age of the universe are not only scripturally unsound, but scientifically uncalled for.
Magazine Article
Can Evolution’s Long Ages be Squeezed into Genesis?

June 1, 1992, pp. 36–37
Many years ago a biblical scholar named Scofield produced a Bible with notes for Christians. He was probably the most influential of those scholars who tried to reconcile evolution and creation.