The Divine Plan of the Ages
Chapter 2 Answers

1. What evidence do we have, aside from the Bible, that there exists a supreme, intelligent Creator? See Psalm 14:1; 19:1-2; 8:1-3. (pages 29-30)

The immensity of creation, its symmetry, beauty, order, harmony and diversity point to a creator vastly superior to man. Who can suppose such order came by chance?

2. What facts in nature are the strongest evidence against the theory of evolution? (pages 30, 31)

All creatures are of fixed natures which do not evolve to other or higher natures. It is impossible to blend the various species or for one to evolve into another. No instance is known where one kind has changed into another. What basis then for the theory of evolution?

3. What theory of creation of the lower organisms exists in which the student of the Scriptures would not offer any serious objections? (page 31)

The theory that none of the species were originally created so, but that in the remote past were developed from the earth and by gradual processes evolved from one form to another. These evolutions may have continued until the fixed species, as at present seen, were reached, beyond which change is impossible, the ultimate purpose of the Creator in this respect having been reached. The original plants and animals, from which present fixed varieties came, became extinct before the creation of man.

4. Why can a reasoning human being claim the existence of an intelligent Creator? See Romans 1:19-21. (page 32)

The proof lies all around us. In nature and within us, we are His workmanship of such marvelous skill beyond our comprehension. He ordered and established the laws of nature. His wisdom and power upholds and guides the universe.

5. Realizing the existence of a mighty God, what alone can save us from dreading His great Power? (page 32)

We realize God possesses benevolence and goodness corresponding to His power.

6. What are the character attributes of God and what type of a plan would we expect of such a Creator? (page 33)

God's power must be used in harmony with His own nature -- wisely, justly and benevolently. Every step must be approved of His infinite wisdom.

7. Why would we reasonably expect an all loving and wise God to give His creatures, made in His own image, some revelation of Himself and His purposes? See Genesis 1:26. (page 33)

God, having made a creature (man) capable of appreciating Himself and His plan, would be moved by His love and justice to supply man with some information concerning Himself (God) and some information concerning the object of man's existence and God's plans for man's future.

8. What limits would God have placed upon his human creation if He did not want them to know of Him and His plans? (page 34)

He would have limited man's reasoning and thinking capacity to the extent he would have no lofty thoughts about God, creation, his own existence or destiny -- like the lower animals.

9. What conclusions might we draw regarding irregularities in this earth such as earthquakes, cyclones, etc., when we consider the harmony and order of the rest of creation? (page 34)

Noting the order and harmony of the general creation, we must conclude that minor irregularities, earthquakes, cyclones, etc., are indications that the working together of the various elements in this world is not at present perfect or perfected.

10. What Book claims to be God's revelation to man, and what should we expect of such a Book? (page 35)

The Bible claims to be God's revelation to man. We should expect it to contain God's will and plan concerning man and we should accept its testimony as such.