04/28/2026
Well said. YEC is a stumbling block that prevents many people from choosing Jesus. They know the earth is ancient, but they see the church as believing in a young earth, so they think both cannot be true, and they discard the Bible.
Social Media Question of the Week: In light of eternity and the new creation, why do you care about the age of the earth debate among Christians?
My Answer: Just as circumcision was an unnecessary stumbling block preventing Gentiles from coming Christ in the first century and Gentile Christians from joining Christian assemblies, so today the age of the earth has become an unnecessary stumbling block preventing adult unbelievers from becoming disciples of Christ and for STEM-oriented believers joining Christian assemblies. The age of the earth is not a salvation issue and consequently appears in none of the Christian creeds, but it is an issue for evangelism and for enabling believers from all backgrounds to fellowship and minister together. As the apostle Paul explained, the mystery of the gospel is how the Holy Spirit works to break down barriers between deeply divided people to make them one in Christ and how God uses that unity and mutual love to reach large numbers for Christ. Consequently, as believers we need treat one another with charity and respect and work together to remove barriers to salvation and discipleship.
