Evolution and Young Earth

[FaithT]

Hi all, I’m new here. I’m also new to the Lutheran LCMS Faith, coming from Catholicism. I agree with everything about LCMS, so far, except their teaching on no evolution and the earth being 6000 to 10,000 years old. I believe in an old earth and probably believe in evolution. My new pastor knows about this and when I asked if I shouldn’t be bothered by this as long as I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, he said”correct”,and told me to stay at my new church. Is this (my beliefs) something I should be troubled about or it ok?

 

[Neogaia777]

Hi all, I’m new here. I’m also new to the Lutheran LCMS Faith, coming from Catholicism. I agree with everything about LCMS, so far, except their teaching on no evolution and the earth being 6000 to 10,000 years old. I believe in an old earth and probably believe in evolution. My new pastor knows about this and when I asked if I shouldn’t be bothered by this as long as I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, he said”correct”,and told me to stay at my new church. Is this (my beliefs) something I should be troubled about or it ok?

Depends on whether it troubles you or not really...?

You have to decide that for yourself...

God Bless!

 

[Silverback]

Hi all, I’m new here. I’m also new to the Lutheran LCMS Faith, coming from Catholicism. I agree with everything about LCMS, so far, except their teaching on no evolution and the earth being 6000 to 10,000 years old. I believe in an old earth and probably believe in evolution. My new pastor knows about this and when I asked if I shouldn’t be bothered by this as long as I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, he said”correct”,and told me to stay at my new church. Is this (my beliefs) something I should be troubled about or it ok?

Personal views concerning young earth vs old earth vs evolution, have no impact on salvation. We are saved by God's grace, for Christ sake, through faith.

We are called to live our faith, no cheap grace here, but faith is what saved you, lack of faith is what condemns you...not your personal views on the age of the Earth.

 

[Jord Simcha]

"If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed;
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." John 8:31-32

Especially if you have the Holy Spirit (of truth), I believe God will continue to convince you of more truth and helping you grow in faith. If you doubt whether you have the Spirit, you can always ask God for Him. (see Luke 11:13)

 

[FaithT]

Hi all, I’m new here. I’m also new to the Lutheran LCMS Faith, coming from Catholicism. I agree with everything about LCMS, so far, except their teaching on no evolution and the earth being 6000 to 10,000 years old. I believe in an old earth and probably believe in evolution. My new pastor knows about this and when I asked if I shouldn’t be bothered by this as long as I accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, he said”correct”,and told me to stay at my new church. Is this (my beliefs) something I should be troubled about or it ok?

 

[FaithT]

Can anybody see my post?

 

[FaithT]

never mind, it’s showing up now.

 

[FaithT]

Personal views concerning young earth vs old earth vs evolution, have no impact on salvation. We are saved by God's grace, for Christ sake, through faith.

We are called to live our faith, no cheap grace here, but faith is what saved you, lack of faith is what condemns you...not your personal views on the age of the Earth.

So then, my views are ok?

 

[FaithT]

Personal views concerning young earth vs old earth vs evolution, have no impact on salvation. We are saved by God's grace, for Christ sake, through faith.

We are called to live our faith, no cheap grace here, but faith is what saved you, lack of faith is what condemns you...not your personal views on the age of the Earth.

Also, are you LCMS?

 

[Silverback]

So then, my views are ok?

I can't see any post on this topic other than asking if anyone can see your post.

 

[Silverback]

Also, are you LCMS?

Yes

 

[FaithT]

I can't see any post on this topic other than asking if anyone can see your post.

you can’t see my post#1? You answered in post #3. Or am I misunderstanding?

 

[Silverback]

you can’t see my post#1? You answered in post #3. Or am I misunderstanding?

Ok, I saw your post #1 and I did answer #3, so, you are asking if your views are OK.

If you believe Jesus Christ is the son of God, and the savior of the world, and you believe and trust his promises to save you, then I think you are OK

Your belief in evolution, and an old earth will not lead to your condemnation, it's not a salvation issue, IMHO.

However, if it was me, I would ask myself why I believe those things, and can I rationalize it with what scripture says.

Your Pastor is right though, you should still attend, and pray for guidance from God's word.

Many people have some doctrinal issues with their denomination, but it does not mean you have to leave. Some people spend their whole life going from one church to another, to another, and in the end have more questions than when they started.

I think your OK though, you may find that your views will moderate, or, change in the future, or not.

I wish you the best

 

[FaithT]

Ok, I saw your post #1 and I did answer #3, so, you are asking if your views are OK.

If you believe Jesus Christ is the son of God, and the savior of the world, and you believe and trust his promises to save you, then I think you are OK

Your belief in evolution, and an old earth will not lead to your condemnation, it's not a salvation issue, IMHO.

However, if it was me, I would ask myself why I believe those things, and can I rationalize it with what scripture says.

Your Pastor is right though, you should still attend, and pray for guidance from God's word.

Many people have some doctrinal issues with their denomination, but it does not mean you have to leave. Some people spend their whole life going from one church to another, to another, and in the end have more questions than when they started.

I think your OK though, you may find that your views will moderate, or, change in the future, or not.

I wish you the best

Thanks so much for your reply. Yes, I believe Jesus is the Son of God, Savior of the world and I trust His promises to save me. It’s just the age of the Earth and to a lesser degree, evolution that’s bothering me. I’ve read everything I could find on a young Earth but haven’t changed my mind.

 

[FaithT]

So then, you think my beliefs are ok?

 

[TKA_TN]

Yes, you are good. I'm LCMS also. It plays no bearing on your salvation. Rest in His Peace!

 

[FaithT]

Yes, you are good. I'm LCMS also. It plays no bearing on your salvation. Rest in His Peace!

Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!

 

[tampasteve]

Welcome to the Lutheran forums, it is nice to have more members posting actively here! Feel encouraged to ask any questions you might have on your mind.

 

[FaithT]

Welcome to the Lutheran forums, it is nice to have more members posting actively here! Feel encouraged to ask any questions you might have on your mind.

Thank you for the wRm welcome!

 

[FaithT]

Thank you for the warm welcome!