Our Ancestors—Very Intelligent

Have you ever been frustrated while cooking when everything sticks to your pan? Well, this problem has frustrated people for centuries. That’s why over two thousand years ago someone invented non-stick frying pans! Yes, researchers discovered pottery pans that feature a non-stick surface. And these pans were made two millennia ago!

We often think of ourselves as much more intelligent than our ancestors. But this is an evolutionary view. All humans are made in God’s image. Our ancestors were just as intelligent and innovative as we are. Instead of thinking with an evolutionary view, we need to start with God’s Word.

Dig Deeper

• Ancient Man and Intelligence: Were People Originally Dumb Brutes or Brilliant?
• Overturning Expectations About Ancient Man