Look! Up in the sky! It’s a falling star! Or is it? If you’ve ever seen a bright glow streaking through the sky at night, you probably have already guessed: It’s not an actual star. There are millions of particles that hit Earth’s atmosphere every day. They range from the size of a grain of … Read More
When I give presentations on the beauty of God’s creation, and how the heavens declare the glory of God, there are often those who will mistakenly reference what I present as astrology. I quickly correct them, pointing out that the field of science being discussed is called ASTRONOMY. The two terms do sound remarkably similar … Read More
In 1781, Sir William Herschel made a discovery that would change the astronomy of his day. For nearly a century, since Cassini’s discovery of 4 new moons around Saturn, no celestial bodies had been added to the solar system. Herschel’s find was not merely another planetary satellite, but another planet entirely. The planet Uranus. Uranus … Read More
I believe that the Earth is very special. The Genesis account of creation focuses almost entirely on the formation and development of Earth. The prophet Isaiah states: “Thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he … Read More
Good scientific theories make many specific accurate predictions, and the data should be observable and repeatable. That does not describe the common atheistic view of the Big Bang. In fact, far from it. The big bang is science fiction, and does NOT address the question of origin. It only proposes a theory attempting to explain … Read More
The Bible states that “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth.” Just as those who are Christians have faith in their beliefs, many of the theories associated with evolution are faith-based. Here’s where our faith is different: Whereas agnostic evolutionists have faith that man’s theories will eventually be proven true, I have … Read More
Merriam Webster defines religion as: “A cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith” Evolutionists BELIEVE many things… They believe that there was a non-guided Big Bang 14 billion years ago. They believe that this proposed event caused the formation of all of the stars and planets. They believe that humans … Read More
In September of 2012, two Russian Astronomers discovered an object, previously unseen, moving against the background of stars. Over the next few days, this object was proposed to be a comet, heading closer to the Sun. This was the beginning of our knowledge regarding the comet ISON, and since that time, we have been able … Read More
Both creationists and evolutionists have a set of beliefs that are unobservable and must be taken by faith. Biblical creationists believe that in the beginning, the God of the Bible created the heaven and Earth. We believe that God created man distinctly different than the animals, and that we were given charge over the animals. … Read More
“I, that had much rather have men not philosophers than not Christians, should be better content to see you ignore the mysteries of nature, than deny the author of it.” These evocative words of advice were given in the middle of the 17th century by the well-known physicist Robert Boyle. Through scientific experimentation, Boyle was … Read More
Born in Ireland, in 1627, Robert Boyle Is regarded as the father of modern chemistry, and pioneered current practices of the scientific method. When he was only 14, Boyle was studying with the aging scientist Galileo. Robert Boyle not only was a student of the Bible, he was also responsible for the printing and distribution … Read More
One example of past rejected scientific theories is that of the Miasma theory-the idea that the Black Death was caused by poisonous air. Louis Pasteur used experimentation and the scientific method to demonstrate the plausibility of a new theory-the germ theory. By suggesting that doctors start surgery with clean hands, post-surgery infections became less prevalent, … Read More
Over the past weeks, we have looked at telescopes, cameras, and other equipment used for observation of the Universe. The most remarkable thing about all that we’ve learned in the Advanced Optics Series, is that none of this could be utilized or enjoyed without the human eye. Sir Isaac Newton, realizing the complexity involved, questioned: … Read More
Our message at David Rives Ministries has always had a strong emphasis on the science of astronomy, and how the “Heavens declare the glory of God”. At the same time, however, it is easy to see how special Earth is, as the only known planet able to support human life. In contrast to what evolutionary … Read More
While telescopes here on earth are capable of observing the distant reaches of the Universe, we often have conditional circumstances that impair our view. Light pollution from major highways, towns, or cities is a frequent challenge. Atmospheric conditions are constant difficulties, and include not only rain and clouds, but also dust or water vapor, the … Read More
Astrophotography is the art of taking photos of space. This can be accomplished by using a camera, or a combination of cameras, lenses, telescopes, computers, guide scopes, software, tracking mounts, filters, and more. In the upcoming weeks, I will cover some of the more advanced methods that we employ at David Rives Ministries, but for … Read More
The human eye is a powerful organ with the ability of taking millions of snapshots, and sending those to the brain to be analyzed and interpreted. All of this happens in time to act or react almost instantaneously to a given situation. Even still, we have been able to reach beyond certain functions of the … Read More
There are two quite opposite views prevalent in America’s society. One proposes that the God of the Bible created the Universe as written in the book of Genesis, while the other would trust that current evolutionary science is well founded, and that the Universe arose by chance, billions of years ago. While there are other … Read More
In 1915 the Bible was required reading in most public schools. Legal ordinances in Tennessee directed that 10 verses of the Bible must be read daily in schools. In 1923, two anti-evolution bills were passed, and textbooks in Oklahoma were banned for their teaching of “Materialist Conception of History (i.e.) the Darwin Theory of Creation.” … Read More
The beauty of God’s creation shows order and design so complex that it could never have been formed by a chance explosion 14 billion years ago. As we study the sciences and learn more about creation, we begin to understand how little we really know. A look at mankind himself reveals amazing design, and we … Read More
When we gaze into the night sky, we see a vast expanse too large to fathom. Through the use of telescopes and advanced optics, we have discovered magnificent galaxies and nebula, showing that the heavens declare the glory of God. As we look around on Earth below, we find that it is special, teeming with … Read More
Over the past six years, we at David Rives Ministries have seen others learn and grow in the truths of the Bible, but also, we have grown–and expanded our outreach in powerful new ways. This commentary marks the 100th video in the Heavens Declare the Glory of God series. Some critics cannot see the importance … Read More
It seems that every week, a new supposed Earth-like planet is reported in the news, some recent articles even claiming that there are several billion similar planets in our galaxy alone. But how much do we really know about these other systems? A recent report by the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics reveals that the closest … Read More
Many times, atheists believe that they are eliminating the need for faith when they reject the concept of a Creator. They believe that this is the only way to maintain a scientific approach, and take faith out of the picture. However, rejecting the idea of God only serves to make things infinitely more complicated for … Read More
While there are many atheists who would attempt to convince you that I hate science, I am NOT against science. On the contrary, in lectures all over the country, my message is decidedly pro-science. Many of my commentaries focus on the sciences of cosmology, astronomy, geology, archaeology, or biology, and how, much of science PROVES … Read More
When it comes to evolution versus the Bible, why do some Christians simply give up when confronted with difficulty? Evolutionists have MORE unanswered questions than those who believe the words of the creation account. Standing fast in their own religion, atheistic evolutionists proudly claim that evolution proves the Bible false. Macro-evolution is but a silly … Read More
The Welfare of the Nation Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States said that: “A thorough understanding of the Bible is better than a college education.” Roosevelt graduated from Harvard — Magna Cum Laude! Speaking of America, he said that: “It is necessary for the welfare of the Nation that men’s lives be … Read More
Often, those who believe in the Bible are accused of being narrow-minded. Some say they only repeat outdated writings from ignorant ancients. But those who put their faith in evolution could be described in much the same way… The Greek philosopher Anaximenes of Miletus lived in the 6th century BC. He was one of the … Read More
In regards to Genesis 1:2, some theistic evolutionists state that the phrase “the earth was without form and void” refers to a ruinous, chaotic heap, formed ages ago. The basis for this view rests on two words, “Tohu” and “Bohu”, the words translated as “without form” and “void”. Selective translations of those Hebrew words could … Read More
We look around us and see such a vast diversity in life. Some would tell us that what we see is all part of an evolutionary process in which microscopic life forms evolved into newer and better speciation – A survival of the fittest over millions upon millions of years. But why then is there … Read More
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