Climate Change
The following is the substance of an email that I sent to a brother who enquired if I "believed in climate change," he was asking on behalf of a younger brother in connection with the ministry I gave the previous evening. I felt it was appropriate material for this Blog.
"I have hesitated in my reply to you as cast upon the Lord for His
help. I am fearful of giving offence to you and the younger brother but I must
speak as I understand things in the light of Scripture.
So, I would begin by saying that I do not accept
"climate change" as a fact. I am aware that the bulk of the
scientists, as far as is reported, support this "theory." but that
carries no weight of authority for me. The vast majority of scientists also
tenaciously hold to the "Theory of Evolution," a hideous and
blasphemous deceit of the Devil.
I suspect many Christians who devour the "news" are also
convinced of "climate change." But that does not worry me other than
to be saddened that it has become a great issue in their lives as if we are
here to make the world a better place or be responsible for the welfare of the
physical world. None of which we are called to do as ambassadors, strangers,
and pilgrims. Not least as awaiting God's Son from heaven. And furthermore
knowing that this earth has at least another 1007 years remaining.
But "To the law and to the testimony! Isaiah 8:20.
"Henceforth, all the days of the earth, seed time and
harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night, shall
not cease." Genesis 8:22.
I am sure you will agree that "seed time and harvest"
refer to the seasons of spring and autumn. Summer and winter are stated in the
text. But instructively God still includes "cold and heat," in
addition. Extremes of cold and heat seem to be the foremost "evidence"
put forth by advocates of "climate change." There is no change! (I
must confess my minimal interest in this subject, I only really
"one-liners" on my computer screen and seldom delve further, I feel
no need to.)
One other Scripture, if you will kindly permit me, please. I am
convinced that the numerous catastrophes falling upon this present scene are
the providential judgment of God. The Lord reproves all who strive with Himself
and find fault with His ways, with woe upon woe. In the Book of Isaiah, the
Lord cries, "I am Jehovah, and there is none else; forming the light and
creating darkness, making peace and creating
evil: (in the sense of calamity or disaster) I, Jehovah, do all these
things." Isaiah 45:7
Just to emphasise, "I create evil," says the
Lord," in the sense of disasters or calamities. So here the word
contrasted with "evil" is not "good," but
"peace.".God speaks thus with the object of persuading men,
"from the rising of the sun, to its setting," that He alone is Lord.
"There is no other." And that salvation is found in Him alone also.
Of course, now it is in the Person of the Son and His Name alone. Acts
I leave you with this in humility and in simple faith. I have no
knowledge of the thoughts of other believers regarding this question, but I
have endeavoured to state as clearly and carefully as I am enabled, I trust
also without giving offence.
