The Battle for the Beginning

"The battle lines have been drawn, and the enemy seems to be winning thanks to the theory of evolution," writes biblical expositor Dr. John MacArthur. "Naturalism has become the dominant religion of modern society. Less than a century and a half ago, Charles Darwin popularized the creed of this secular religion. Naturalism has already replaced Christianity as the main religion of the Western Hemisphere, and evolution has become its central dogma."

Many Christians who claim to believe in the Bible seem willing to allow modern scientific theories to replace the Genesis account of creation. MacArthur believes that these unwarranted concessions represent a serious danger. He states that in Genesis 1 to 3 we find the foundation of all essential doctrines of the Christian faith and the vital basis for everything we believe as Christians.

In this book, Dr. MacArthur draws a clear line in the midst of today's theological field and calls on his readers to help him in its defense. "Everything the scriptures teach about sin and redemption presupposes the literal truth of the first three chapters of Genesis. If we waver in any measure on the truth of this passage," the author insists, "we undermine the very foundations of our faith."