There is a simple yet profound question that undercuts the entire foundation of evolutionary theory—and it comes from none other than the book of Job: “Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth?” (Job 38:4). This is the challenge Ken Ham brings in a riveting presentation where he exposes the philosophical weakness behind evolutionary claims of a 13.8-billion-year-old universe. In essence, evolutionists weren’t there. And neither were we. But Christians know someone who was—God Himself, who has given us His eyewitness account in the book of Genesis.
The issue is not just scientific; it’s spiritual. Evolution is rooted in naturalism, which denies God’s role in creation. But creationism, particularly young earth creationism (YEC), is rooted in God’s revelation. As Ham powerfully illustrates through the lens of Job’s confrontation with God, we must humble ourselves and recognize the limitations of human wisdom. What God said happened is more trustworthy than what man speculates may have happened.
Watch Ken Ham’s powerful presentation below:
God’s Word vs. Man’s Assumptions
This biblical response to evolution reminds us that the Creation account in Genesis is not a myth—it is history. Six literal days. Morning and evening. God spoke—and it was so. Any attempt to reinterpret Genesis to accommodate Darwinian evolution (through theistic evolution, progressive creation, or the day-age theory) undermines the authority of Scripture and compromises the character of God.
As our VCA Creationism Position Paper affirms:
“If one does not believe in the Genesis account, why should they believe anything else the Bible says? The Creation is the foundation of the Bible…”
God’s question to Job—“Were you there?”—serves as a rebuke to the arrogance of modern science that presumes to know more than the Creator. Job’s response in chapter 42 captures the essence of true faith: “I know that You can do all things… I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know” (Job 42:2-3).
Let God Be True and Every Man a Liar
The Apostle Paul echoed this same spirit in Romans 3:4 when he declared: “Let God be true and every man a liar.” Our confidence is not in fallible human interpretations but in the infallible Word of God. Creation is not just a debate over scientific theories—it’s a matter of truth versus deception, of eternal significance.
In a world saturated with pride and puffed-up knowledge (1 Corinthians 8:1), Ken Ham’s message is a timely call back to humility, repentance, and trust in the God who was there from the beginning.
Ready to Go Deeper?
If you are curious about how old the earth really is—or if you’ve always wondered how radiometric dating, fossils, starlight, and ancient tree rings fit (or don’t fit) with the Bible—then you’re standing at the threshold of a wonderful journey.
🔎 Explore more here: How Old Is the Earth? | Answers in Genesis
At Virginia Christian Alliance, we invite you to dig deeper into these questions with a humble, Bible-first approach. We believe Scripture holds the ultimate authority—not shifting scientific theories. If you seek truth, your search begins with the Word of the One who was there.
Key Arguments Critiquing an Old Earth
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Radiometric Dating & Zircons
While mainstream science dates zircon crystals to around 4.4 billion years, AiG argues this relies on multiple assumptions—initial conditions, lack of contamination, and constant decay rates—and selectively discards inconvenient data answersingenesis.org+4answersingenesis.org+4en.wikipedia.org+4.
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Assumptions in Dating Methods
Tree rings, sediment layers, ice cores, and radiometric clocks are all questioned due to purported unreliability in counting layers or inferring ages answersingenesis.org+10answersingenesis.org+10answersingenesis.org+10. -
Naturalism vs. Supernatural Creation
Secular dating methods assume processes have stayed the same over time. AiG emphasizes that the supernatural nature of Adam—and by extension creation—renders such methods invalid for measuring divine acts en.wikipedia.org+6answersingenesis.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org. -
Biblical Chronology as Calibration
Archaeomagnetic, radiocarbon, and archaeological timelines are positioned as secondary to—and calibrated by—biblical records en.wikipedia.org+12answersingenesis.org+12answersingenesis.org+12.
