Re: Accepting Genesis 1 as scientific truth  David Campbell (
Mon, 31 May 1999 17:16:58 -0400  >Let me first address your
closing remarks. The inherent power of miracle >to convince and
convict unbelievers is clearly demonstrated (a) in the >Mount
Carmel experience (1Ki.18:19-40), and (b) in our Lord's appeal
to >the Jews (Jn.10:37,38). To make others aware of the standing
miracle >embodied in the Hebrew of Genesis 1:1 is, therefore,
hardly to take >Christianity 'in the wrong direction'.
Ultimately, nothing but the Spirit can convince and convict
unbelievers. He can use the evidence of miracles, but they seem
of limited value in that role (as opposed to convicting or
strengthening the faith of believers). I'm not sure that your
examples are very good. Although the Israelites were impressed
by Baal's failure and God's success, and killed the prophets of
Baal, Jezebel retained her influence as well. Though all Israel
was notified (18:20), God says there are 7000 who will be
protected. A lot more than one, whic