Category Archives: Trogo 1: Something To Chew On

A Pre-Adamic World?

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There is a theory currently held by some conservative biblical scholars and many evangelical Christians known as the gap theory.  The theory posits a gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2.  Essentially, the theory proposes that Genesis 1:1 presents the original creation of the universe.  There then followed a lengthy period of thousands, or even millions of years.  It is believed that the initial cosmos was then destroyed and thrown into chaos.  Genesis 1:2 presents the beginning of a re-creation and reconstruction process.  Proponents of the theory assert that  the words “the earth was without form and void” should be rendered “became without form and void.”  Often the argument is offered that God would not create something formless and void, i.e., chaotic.

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The Eternal God

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“For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit…” (Isaiah 57:15).,

One of the names of God revealed in the Bible is El Olam (Genesis 21:33).  It is not a common name, but it does have great significance.  It essentially means “God the Everlasting One.”  It refers to the eternal nature of God, who exists beyond the constraints of time.  The Hebrew word olam literally refers to something concealed, hidden, or vanishing.  It is a picture of eternal duration.  You look back into the past until history vanishes, and God is there.  You look into the future until existence is hidden from view, and God is there.  The Psalmist speaks of this everlasting nature of God in Psalm 90:2.  You could render this verse, “from vanishing point to vanishing power, you are God.”  There is no end to the scope of God’s being.

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The Power of Truth

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“For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth” (2 Corinthians 13:8).

A. W. Tozer was an amazing man of God.  I love to read his books, but I can count on coming away with sore toes.  He inspires, challenges, rebukes, convicts and encourages.  His works are not light reading, or for anyone who likes a candy-coated, fluffy message.  Consider this quote from Tozer:

“Little by little, Christians these days are being brainwashed. One evidence is that increasing numbers of them are becoming ashamed to be found unequivocally on the side of truth. They say they believe, but their beliefs have been so diluted as to be impossible of clear definition. Moral power has always accompanied definite beliefs. Great saints have always been dogmatic. We need a return to a gentle dogmatism that smiles while it stands stubborn and firm on the Word of God that lives and abides forever.” 

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Critical Race Theory

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Imagine that you are a middle school student participating in a course called “Courageous Conversations About Race.”  Through several weeks of instruction, you are exposed to a variety of new concepts.  For example, as a white American, you are part of an institutionally racist society.  This means you are automatically a racist, that you have “White Privilege,” and that people of color are perpetual victims of this racist society.  These concepts may seem difficult to accept.  But who are you to question them?  Your teachers seem to know what they are talking about.  So you choose to agree.

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Where Are The Tears?

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From sunset on September 27 to sunset on September 28 is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement.  This sacred day of the Jewish year is the climax of what are known as the High Holy Days, also called the Days of Awe.  The theme of this period is repentance.  Of course, in ancient Israel the Day of Atonement was the holy day when the High Priest offered sacrifices to God and made atonement for the sins of Israel.  In modern times, when we think of atonement, or reconciliation to God, we usually think of this in terms of our individual relationship to the Lord.  However, the Day of Atonement focused on national repentance and atoning for the sins of all the people.  It was a corporate event.  Right now, our nation is in serious spiritual peril.  We need prayer as never before.  It occurred to me that Yom Kippur is an appropriate day to emphasize prayer and repentance.  Thinking about this, I decided to share with you something I wrote years ago, just after 9-11.  Some of the references are dated but my point, and the cry of my heart, still stands.  – Victor Morris

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