Does the Bible REALLY Teach Young Earth Creation and a Global Flood?
In this compelling episode of Worldview Legacy, Joel Settecase tackles one of the most hotly debated theological and scientific questions of our time: Does the Bible actually teach a young Earth and a global flood?
Kicking off with a current event from Arkansas, Joel shares a powerful victory for religious freedom, where a Christian student stood up for his right to share the gospel and won. This story sets the tone for the rest of the episode—courage, clarity, and conviction in the face of cultural pushback.
Then Joel dives into the heart of the discussion: the biblical case for a young Earth and a literal, global flood. He unpacks the genealogies in Genesis 5 and 11, explains why the biblical record is more trustworthy than ancient pagan texts like the Sumerian Kings List, and walks through multiple Old and New Testament passages that support a global deluge and early creation of mankind.
He addresses key objections and counters the idea that the biblical authors borrowed from pagan mythology. Instead, Joel makes a strong case that Scripture gives us an authoritative, historical record of God’s creative and redemptive work—starting from the very beginning.
Finally, Joel highlights how the biblical worldview gives us not just a true history, but a foundation for confidence, boldness, and mission today.
Topics:
01:00 – Religious Liberty Victory in Arkansas
12:00 – The Sumerian King List vs. Genesis Genealogies
30:00 – Did Noah’s Flood Really Happen?
44:00 – Does the Bible Teach a Young Earth?
54:00 – Comments, Wrap-up & Teaser for Future Topics
55:00 – Call to Action
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