20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Professing to be wise, they became fools, Romans 1:20–22 (NKJV)
For the first fifty-some-odd years of my life as a follower of Jesus I had an excuse. I was never challenged, which allowed me to remain ignorant of the truth.
When we do not know something, God’s judgment is less severe.
47 And that servant who knew his master’s will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. 48 But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more. Luke 12:47–48 (NKJV)
No one ever told me that I was dishonoring God by believing in the satanic illusion of heliocentrism because it contradicts the Bible from Genesis to Revelation.
I, as did everyone else around me, simply believed what we had been told since childhood about astrophysics. Granted, I did not understand how Genesis Chapter One could possibly fit into the “science” of heliocentrism, but I simply shrugged my shoulders, thinking that it was just one of those things outside of my need to know.
But now I know the truth, and, because you are reading this, you must make a choice one way or the other. Will you stand by what the Bible says or by what man says in opposition to God?
When the Pharisees asked Jesus by what authority he operated, he asked them a question in return.
But He answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, and answer Me: 4 The baptism of John—was it from heaven or from men?” 5 And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ 6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.” 7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from. 8 And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” Luke 20:3–8 (NKJV)
The Pharisees pretended ignorance, but our Lord knew that they were dissimulating. Their agnosticism regarding the matter was a product of their refusal to face the consequences of publicly stating their position. When we remain non-committal and silent on important issues, it can reveal indecision or perhaps even the fear of man. It is a scary thing to go on record to support God’s truth about cosmology against the combined opposition of the entire system – government, education, media, science, and deceived defenders of the lie. The world already thinks Christians are crazy to believe in biological creation, the flood, the virgin birth, and Christ’s resurrection. Why are we so afraid to make a stand regarding cosmology? Could it be that it is a crucial strand in the satanic web of lies?
When Bible teachers remain silent or agnostic regarding the absolute truth of Genesis Chapter One regarding cosmology, it raises a question as to motive.
Do we not want our views known because we are embarrassed to admit we do not believe the Bible or is it because we are embarrassed to say that we think the Bible is right? Simply pretending not to know which way to go is unacceptable. The Lord wants us to say where we stand on the matter.
15 “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Revelation 3:15–16 (NKJV)
It is a scriptural principle that God reveals his Word to those who believe it.
17 If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority. John 7:17 (NKJV)
The old saying is that it is impossible to steer a ship that is not moving. If we make a decision, and it turns out to be the wrong one, God is able to correct our course, but if we remain in indecision, there is nothing to correct.
16 Thus says the LORD: “Stand in the ways and see, And ask for the old paths, where the good way is, And walk in it; Then you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it.’ Jeremiah 6:16 (NKJV)
There is nothing new under the sun, according to Solomon.
9 That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun. 10 Is there anything of which it may be said, “See, this is new”? It has already been in ancient times before us. Ecclesiastes 1:9–10 (NKJV)
Biblical cosmology is an “old path” known and believed by those closest to the time of creation and by those who penned the words of the Bible. Heliocentrism, on the other hand, is new previously hidden knowledge that contradicts the Bible, which is the definition of the occult.
Isn’t it time for us to return to the old truth? If we do, the Lord will unfold more and more truth to us from the scriptures. That has certainly been my experience. There is so much in the Bible that has been hidden from the church regarding the heavens and the earth because we have been deceived and blinded by Satan’s lies.
The leaders of the Protestant Reformation made a stand for the authority of God’s Word against the false doctrines that came from unscriptural church traditions. Sola Scriptura was their rallying call.
Today, God is challenging our generation to plant the flag of God’s Word against the Bible-negating doctrines of what is falsely called “science.
"20 O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—21 by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. 1 Timothy 6:20–21 (NKJV)
If the Reformers had not been brave enough to stand against the errors of their day, what would the world have lost? If we do not oppose occult scientism in our day, only God can say what might be lost to our posterity. We are without excuse before God; therefore, let us make a stand!
