Some people may think that the teachings of Jesus are out of date. After all, it has been about 2,000 years since he walked the earth. Can his words really have any relevance for our times?

In Mark 10:6, Jesus says, “But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female.” Here Jesus speaks directly to the creation versus evolution debate.

Some Christians try to make evolution fit between the covers of the Bible, but it just doesn’t work. Those who believe in molecules-to-man evolution require that billions of years pass before mankind appears on the scene. But Jesus says that God created mankind, male and female, “at the beginning of creation”. This leaves no room for evolution as an explanation of man’s origin. To accept radical evolution, one must reject the teaching of Jesus on this matter.

Evolution is based on faith and supported by bad science. It requires more faith to believe in evolution than it does to believe in creation. It is much more logical to rely on the account of an eyewitness. After all, Jesus was there when it all happened! (See John 1:1-3).

So don’t let anyone tell you that Jesus is no longer relevant. He still speaks to the issues of our day, and we should listen to what he says.