The uncritical, even unscientific embrace of evolution by many scientists, illustrates the universal problem of mankind: the knowledge of God is inconvenient, and all naturally suppress the truth and replace it with futile speculations.
Evolution: the de-evolution of science
Prior commitment to naturalism in the field of biology has eroded scientific objectivity grounded in the falsifiability of scientific theory. "Punctuated Equilibrium" is an evolutionary theory in which lack of evidence can be pointed to as "evidence." The natural history presented in Genesis 1 is more consistent with the hard data of science than the interpretation of that data by evolutionists.
Evolution: “science” becomes unscientific
The proof that Darwin required to prove his theory has not surfaced. Evolutionists led by Stephen Jay Gould have so altered Darwin's theory that the transitional fossils needed to prove evolution are no longer necessary. "Punctuated equilibrium" keeps the Darwinian framework without requiring the evidence that Darwin himself required. Many Darwinist "scientists" are now adopting an unscientific methodology that makes the theory unfalsifiable. Yet Genesis 1 explains what we observe in the fossil record.
Evolution: a theory in search of evidence
Key to evaluating the evidence of evolution is the distinction between macro and microevolution. Creationists don't dispute microevolution, the observation that species adapt to their environment. Yet biology textbooks cite examples of microevolution to make macroevolutionary conclusions: microevolution leads to speciation, or totally new species. Transitional fossils, the proof that Darwin insisted would prove or disprove his theory, are "extremely" rare, and persists as "the trade secret of paleontology. Supporters of evolution have significantly modified Darwin's theory, making it virtually untestable and unverifiable, an approach that is unscientific.
“Punctuated Equilibrium”: when “no evidence” becomes “evidence”
This episode highlights the attempt by Stephen Jay Gould, a noted paleontologist, to maintain Darwinian evolutionary theory without the evidence that Darwin himself required in order to prove his theory. Transitional fossils, according to Darwin, would be the proof of his theory. The gaps in the fossil record in Darwin's time would eventually be filled. Neodarwinists now concede that these gaps will never be filled. Normal scientific procedure would throw out theories lacking evidence. Instead, Stephen Jay Gould has posited a new theory, punctuated equilibrium, in which the macroevolutionary framework could still be kept, even though the evidence has never been forthcoming. Genesis 1 however perfectly explains the fossil recod: long periods of stasis followed by abrupt emergence of new species. A more "scientific" approach to the fossil record would concede the explanatory power of the Genesis 1 account in accounting for natural history.
Evolution: the clash of data with theory
Assuming "days" could be taken as "epochs, science and Genesis 1 agree up to the end of day 4. The introduction of animals on day 5 however marks the end of agreement between Genesis 1 and the scientific consensus, as the vast majority of scientists subscribe to some form of macroevolution in explaining the arrival of new life forms. Despite its widespread acceptance, macroevolution is a theory that continually clashes with the evidence as revealed in the fossil record. Going forward, the evidence or raw data of "science" is cited as "scientific" (based on observation), as opposed to the theory of evolution, which is very often contradicted by the evidence itself.
The sun becomes visible–to whom?
The appearance of the sun, moon and stars on day 4, the purpose of which was to act as "signs" for seasons, day and years, was essential for those who needed the signs--animals and ultimately mankind. The second great oxygenation event about 585 million years made the appearance of the sun, moon and stars possible, just prior to the introduction of many animal species. This scientific observation fits in perfectly with the Biblical account recording days 4 and 5.
Day 1 and Day 4 reconciled, part 2
This episode recaps the resolution of the apparent problem of the source of light described on day 1 and day 4, noting particularly how an appeal to God as the source of light on day 1 makes little sense.
Reconciling day 1 with day 4
Reconciliation of the appearance of light on day 1 with the presumed creation of the sun on day 4 is a natural challenge to readers of Genesis 1. The resolution of this apparent problem centers on interpreting the text by 1) establishing the starting conditions and 2) noting the verb forms used.
Spiritual Warfare, spiritual poverty, and God’s power
This episode builds on the previous episodes on spiritual warfare, with an emphasis on the indispensable nature of God's power in transforming individual thought life. Casting down thoughts, imaginations and strongholds rests squarely on spiritual poverty and total dependence on God's empowerment to take thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ. "Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might (Eph 6:10) is in the passive voice, and therefore it commands believers to be made strong, indicating our inability to be strong in ourselves. The subsequent command to put on the armor of God corresponds to human responsibility in making oneself available for God's empowerment. The latter part of the episode highlights how demonic activity is principally aimed at the thought-life and our fleshly sympathies to satanic suggestion. "Triggers" and the dynamics of addiction are also addressed.