Do It Today
To receive the gift of eternal life, you must re
To receive the gift of eternal life, you must repent of yourpent of your sins (turn from them), and put
sins (turn from them), and put on the Lord Jesus Christ as youon the Lord Jesus Christ as you would put on a parachute—
would put on a parachute—trustingtrusting in im alone for yourin im alone for your salvation. That means you forsake your own good works as a salvation. That means you forsake your own good works as a means of trying to please God (trying to bribe im), and trust means of trying to please God (trying to bribe im), and trust only in what Jesus has done for
only in what Jesus has done for you. Simply throw yourself onyou. Simply throw yourself on the mercy of the Judge. The Bible says that e’s rich in mercy the mercy of the Judge. The Bible says that e’s rich in mercy to all who call upon im,
to all who call upon im,9999 soso call call upon im rupon im right now. eight now. e will will
hear you if you approach im with a humble and sorrowful hear you if you approach im with a humble and sorrowful heart.
heart.
Do it right now
Do it right now because you don’t know when you willbecause you don’t know when you will take that leap through the door of death. Confess your sins to take that leap through the door of death. Confess your sins to God, put your trust in Jesus to save you, and you will pass from God, put your trust in Jesus to save you, and you will pass from death to life. You have God’s promise on it.
death to life. You have God’s promise on it.100100
Pray something like this: Pray something like this:
“Dear God, today I turn away from all of my sins “Dear God, today I turn away from all of my sins [name them] and I put my trust in Jesus Christ alone [name them] and I put my trust in Jesus Christ alone as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me, change my as my Lord and Savior. Please forgive me, change my heart, and grant me Your gift of everlasting life. In heart, and grant me Your gift of everlasting life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”
Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.” Now have faith
Now have faith in God. e in God. e is absolutely trustworthyis absolutely trustworthy. Never. Never doubt is promises. e is not a man
doubt is promises. e is not a man that e should lie.that e should lie.
The sincerity of your prayer will be evidenced by your The sincerity of your prayer will be evidenced by your obedience to God’
obedience to God’s will, so s will, so read the Bible daily read the Bible daily and obey whatand obey what you read.
you read.101101 Then go to www.livingwaters.com and click onThen go to www.livingwaters.com and click on
“Save Yourself Some Pain.” There you will find principles “Save Yourself Some Pain.” There you will find principles that will help you grow in your faith. You might like to get that will help you grow in your faith. You might like to get The Evidence Bible
The Evidence Bible, which answers 100 of the most common, which answers 100 of the most common questions about the Christian faith. Its informative commentary questions about the Christian faith. Its informative commentary will help you to grow as a Christian.
will help you to grow as a Christian.102102
Please don’t toss this book aside. If it’s been helpful to you, Please don’t toss this book aside. If it’s been helpful to you, pass it on to someone you care about—there’s nothing more pass it on to someone you care about—there’s nothing more important than where they will spend eternity. Thank you for important than where they will spend eternity. Thank you for reading this.
reading this.
ay Comfort ay Comfort103103
Endnotes
Endnotes
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27 icharichard Leakeyd Leakey, in , in a PBS a PBS documendocumentarytary, 1990 <www, 1990 <www.wasdarw.wasdarwinriginright.ht. com/earlyman-f.htm>.
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28 Boyce ensbergerBoyce ensberger, “Ideas on , “Ideas on Evolution Going Through a evolutionEvolution Going Through a evolution Among Scientists,”
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29 Stephen Stephen Gould,Gould, The Panda’s ThumbThe Panda’s Thumb (New York: . . Norton, 1980),(New York: . . Norton, 1980), pp. 181, 189.
pp. 181, 189. 30
30 Charles Charles Darwin,Darwin, Origin of SpeciesOrigin of Species (London: John Murray(London: John Murray, 1873), , 1873), p. 282.p. 282. 31
31 TT. . S. S. Kemp,Kemp, Fossils and Evolution Fossils and Evolution (New York: Oxford University Press,(New York: Oxford University Press, 1999), p. 253.
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32 obert obert L. L. Carroll,Carroll, Patterns and Processes of Vertebrate EvolutionPatterns and Processes of Vertebrate Evolution (New(New Y
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33 ichard Dawkins, The Blind Watchmaker The Blind Watchmaker (New York: .. Norton(New York: .. Norton Co., 1987), pp. 229–230.
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34 Stephen J. Stephen J. Gould, “The Gould, “The eturn of eturn of opeful Monsters,”opeful Monsters,” Natural History Natural History,, vol. 86, June/July 1977, p. 28.
vol. 86, June/July 1977, p. 28.
35 oger Lewin, “Evolutionary Theory Under Fire,”
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November 21, 1980, p. 884. 36
36 Lee Lee Spetner,Spetner, Not by Chance Not by Chance (Brooklyn, NY(Brooklyn, NY: The Judaica : The Judaica Press Inc.), pp.Press Inc.), pp. 131–132.
131–132.
37 “Understanding Evolution,” University of California Museum of 37 “Understanding Evolution,” University of California Museum of Paleontology <http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/0_0_0/ Paleontology <http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/0_0_0/ mutations_07>. mutations_07>. 38 Ibid. 38 Ibid. 39 Soren Lovtrup,
39 Soren Lovtrup, Darwinism: The Refutation of a MythDarwinism: The Refutation of a Myth (Beckingham,(Beckingham, Kent: Croom elm Ltd., 1987), p. 275.
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40 Stephen Stephen Jay Jay Gould, “Not Gould, “Not Necessarily Necessarily a a ing,”ing,” Natural History Natural History, October, October 1985, pp. 12–13.
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45 obert Jastrowobert Jastrow, “Evolution: Selection for , “Evolution: Selection for perfection,”perfection,” Science DigestScience Digest,, December 1981, p. 86.
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46 Charles Charles Darwin,Darwin, On the Origin of SpeciesOn the Origin of Species (London: J. M. Dent & Sons(London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., 1971), p. 167.
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47 iccardo Levi-Setti, TrilobitesTrilobites (Chicago: University of Chicago Press,(Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1993), pp. 57–58.
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48 oratio oratio ackett ackett Newman, Newman, quoted quoted inin The World’s Most Famous CourtThe World’s Most Famous Court Trial: The Tennessee Evolution Case
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49
49 “hat “hat is is Social Social Darwinism? Darwinism? erbert erbert SpencerSpencer, , a a 19th 19th centurycentury philosopher, promoted the idea of Social Darwinism. Social Darwinism philosopher, promoted the idea of Social Darwinism. Social Darwinism is an application of the theory of natural selection to social, political, is an application of the theory of natural selection to social, political, and economic issues. In its simplest form, Social Darwinism follows and economic issues. In its simplest form, Social Darwinism follows the mantra of “the strong survive,” including human issues. This theory the mantra of “the strong survive,” including human issues. This theory was used to promote the idea that the white European race was superior was used to promote the idea that the white European race was superior to others, and therefore, destined to rule over them.” http://www. to others, and therefore, destined to rule over them.” http://www. allaboutscience.org/what-is-social-darwinism-faq.htm
allaboutscience.org/what-is-social-darwinism-faq.htm 50
50 In a letter of In a letter of 23 May 1833 to his 23 May 1833 to his cousin, cousin, illiam Darwin Fox.illiam Darwin Fox. DarwinDarwin Correspondence Project
Correspondence Project, Letter 207., Letter 207. 51 Charles Darwin,
51 Charles Darwin, Charles Darwin’s Beagle DiaryCharles Darwin’s Beagle Diary (Cambridge, UK:(Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 1988), p. 71, Jan. 20, 1832.
Cambridge University Press, 1988), p. 71, Jan. 20, 1832. 52
52 Charles Charles Darwin,Darwin, The Life and Letters of Charles DarwinThe Life and Letters of Charles Darwin (London: John(London: John Murray
Murray, 1887), , 1887), p. 188.p. 188. 53
53 Beagle DiaryBeagle Diary, p. 122, March 12, 1832., p. 122, March 12, 1832. 54
54 Charles Charles Darwin,Darwin, Voyages of the Adventure and Voyages of the Adventure and Beagle, VolBeagle, Vol. III . III (London:(London: enry Colburn, 1839), p. 88. enry Colburn, 1839), p. 88. 55 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21362732/ 55 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21362732/ 56 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2677098.ece 56 http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2677098.ece 57 http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/americans-still-linking-blacks-apes- 57 http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/americans-still-linking-blacks-apes- 15428.html 15428.html 58
58 “The variability or “The variability or diversity of the diversity of the mental faculties in mental faculties in men of the men of the samesame race, not to mention the greater differences between the men of distinct race, not to mention the greater differences between the men of distinct races, is so
races, is so notorious that not a notorious that not a word need here word need here be said.” be said.” [Descent of [Descent of Man, vol. 1, pp. 160, 109-110]
Man, vol. 1, pp. 160, 109-110] 59
59 John John G. G. est, est, “Darwin’“Darwin’s s Theory Theory and and Social DarSocial Darwinism: There winism: There Is Is AA Connection,”
Connection,” http://wwwhttp://www.discovery.discovery.org/a/9681.org/a/9681 60
60 Charles Charles Darwin,Darwin, The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to SexThe Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (New Y
(New York: D. Appleton, 1871), ork: D. Appleton, 1871), pp. 873–874.pp. 873–874.
61 “The Complete ork of Charles Darwin Online”: http://darwin- 61 “The Complete ork of Charles Darwin Online”: http://darwin- online.org.uk/content/frameset?viewtype=text&itemID=CUL- online.org.uk/content/frameset?viewtype=text&itemID=CUL- DA210.8.2&pageseq=1
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62 Charles Charles Darwin,Darwin, The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to SexThe Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex (New Y
(New York: D. Appleton, 1871), ork: D. Appleton, 1871), p. 168–169.p. 168–169. 63
63 Adolf Adolf itleritler,, Mein Kampf Mein Kampf <http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200601.<http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200601. txt>. txt>. 64 Ibid. 64 Ibid. 65 Ibid. 65 Ibid. 66
66 Stephen Jay Stephen Jay Gould, “Gould, “illiam Jennings illiam Jennings Bryan’Bryan’s Last s Last Campaign,”Campaign,” Natural Natural History
History, November 1987, pp. 22–24., November 1987, pp. 22–24. 67
67 Arthur Arthur Keith,Keith, Evolution and EthicsEvolution and Ethics (Putnam, NY(Putnam, NY: 1947), : 1947), p. 230.p. 230. 68 itler,
68 itler, Mein Kampf.Mein Kampf. 69 James M. hodes,
69 James M. hodes, The Hitler MovementThe Hitler Movement (Stanford, CA: oover(Stanford, CA: oover Institution Press, 1980), p. 107.
Institution Press, 1980), p. 107. 70
70 E. E. Fisher,Fisher,WomWoman’s Creation: Sexual Evolution and an’s Creation: Sexual Evolution and the Shaping of the Shaping of SocietySociety (Garden City, NY: Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1979), p. 116.
(Garden City, NY: Anchor Press/Doubleday, 1979), p. 116. 71
71 ichard ichard Dawkins,Dawkins, The Blind Watchmaker The Blind Watchmaker (New York: .. Norton &(New York: .. Norton & Company
Company, 1996), , 1996), p. 1.p. 1. 72
73
73 Dave MillerDave Miller, “Most Americans Still ejec, “Most Americans Still eject Evolution,” October 2007t Evolution,” October 2007 <www.apologeticspress.org/articles/3477>.
<www.apologeticspress.org/articles/3477>. 74
74 IA IA orld Faorld Factbook ctbook 2007 <www2007 <www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world- factbook/fields/2122.html>. factbook/fields/2122.html>. 75 <www.pennandteller.com/03/coolstuff/penniphile/roadpenninnogod. 75 <www.pennandteller.com/03/coolstuff/penniphile/roadpenninnogod. html.> html.> 76 <www.downshoredrift.com/downshoredrift/2009/02/atheist-penn- 76 <www.downshoredrift.com/downshoredrift/2009/02/atheist-penn- jillette-tells-christians-to-evangelize.html.> jillette-tells-christians-to-evangelize.html.> 77
77 See See omans omans 8:2.8:2. 78 78 1 1 John John 3:15.3:15. 79 79 Matthew Matthew 5:27,28.5:27,28. 80 80 Proverbs Proverbs 12:22.12:22. 81
81 See See evelation evelation 21:8; 21:8; 1 1 Corinthians Corinthians 6:9,10.6:9,10. 82
82 Matthew Matthew 12:36.12:36. 83
83 See See John John 3:36.3:36. 84
84 See See omans omans 2:5.2:5. 85
85 See See Ephesians Ephesians 2:3.2:3. 86
86 Exodus Exodus 33:18,22 33:18,22 (emphasis (emphasis added).added). 87
87 Matthew Matthew 5:8.5:8. 88
88 Psalm Psalm 111:10.111:10. 89
89 “Is it possible for “Is it possible for a man to a man to be reborn as be reborn as a lower animal?” a lower animal?” Maharshi: “YMaharshi: “Yes.es. It is possible, as illustrated by Jada Bha
It is possible, as illustrated by Jada Bharata—the scriptural anecdote of arata—the scriptural anecdote of a royal sage having
royal sage having been reborn as been reborn as a deera deer.” <www.hinduism.co..” <www.hinduism.co.za/reincarn.za/reincarn. htm>.
htm>. 90
90 “hen you “hen you transcend transcend your thinking your thinking mind in mind in the realization the realization of your of your ownown pure, timeless, ever-prese
pure, timeless, ever-present awareness, then the illusion nt awareness, then the illusion of time completelyof time completely collapses, and you be
collapses, and you become utterly free of the samsaric cycle of time,come utterly free of the samsaric cycle of time, change, im
change, impermanence, and suffering.” <www.buddhistinformation.permanence, and suffering.” <www.buddhistinformation. com>.
com>.
91 “Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy, they will be 91 “Then those whose balance (of good deeds) is heavy, they will be successful. But those whose balance is light, will be those who have lost successful. But those whose balance is light, will be those who have lost their souls; in hell will they abide” (Surah 23:102,103).
their souls; in hell will they abide” (Surah 23:102,103). 92
92 See See Proverbs Proverbs 15:8.15:8. 93
93 See See omans omans 13:14.13:14. 94
94 Galatians Galatians 3:13.3:13. 95
95 omans omans 8:2.8:2.
96 Beware of cults such as Jehovah’s itnesses and Mor
96 Beware of cults such as Jehovah’s itnesses and Mormons. Theymons. They masquerade as “Christian,” but they are rooted in self-righteousness masquerade as “Christian,” but they are rooted in self-righteousness (trying to do good works to earn salvation).
(trying to do good works to earn salvation). 97
97 See See 1 1 Corinthians Corinthians 10:4.10:4. 98
98 “For by gra“For by grace are ce are you saved you saved through faith; and through faith; and that not of that not of yourselves: ityourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast” (Ephesians 2:8,9).
2:8,9). 99
99 “For the “For the Scripture says, Scripture says, hosoever believes hosoever believes on him shall on him shall not be not be ashamed.ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same