Dr. John C. Whitcomb, author, Bible and science teacher, will lead three sessions at Berachah Bible Church next Sunday showing Biblical explanations for the origin of the universe, the origin of man, and the origin of life.

As an authority in these controversial subjects, Whitcomb uses the Bible to disprove other theories that suggest the Big Bang, evolution or other phenomena created the universe and world as we know it.

"Through analysis of the person who created the universe, that is Jesus Christ, we can understand how it was done," Whitcomb said.

He said God created the earth first and it was not until day four when the sun, moon and stars were created. He noted that Genesis begins without the sun and stars and that Revelation 21:23 points out that, "... the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof." These Scriptures point to the existence and deity of Christ from the beginning.

Whitcomb will examine the "origin of the universe" in the 9:30 a.m. service.

At 11:15 a.m., Whitcomb will speak on "the origin of life" contrasting evolution and creationism.

"Genesis 1 shows that the first life was not a tiny speck in the ocean," Whitcomb said. "It was not until day five when marine life was created. He created things fully grown."

Furthermore, Whitcomb said Jesus demonstrated his ability to do this when he turned the water to grape wine and also when he multiplied the bread and fish.

Lastly, at the 6 p.m. service, Whitcomb will discuss "the origin of man," showing how the evolutionary views are not only contrary to God's Word, but impossible.

Whitcomb said he will show that mankind has no relationship to any animal, despite physiological similarities.

"Animals and humans are infinitely different in origin, nature and destiny," Whitcomb said. "While humans and animals may have many similarities, animals are not self-conscious, they have no morals, they do not worship, they cannot love and know God, and they do not await resurrection and judgement."

Whitcomb graduated from Princeton University in 1948 with a bachelor's degree in ancient and European history. During his freshman year, he was led to Christ by Donald B. Fullerton, a missionary to India

He continued his education at Grace Theological Seminary where he received bachelor's degree and master's degree in theology, and then returned to Princeton University for his doctorate in theology.

Since this time, Whitcomb has been around the world serving as a teacher and lecturer in Latin America, Western Europe, Central African Republic and the Far East as well as the United States.

Whitcomb served as Professor of Theology and the Old Testament at Grace Theological Seminary in Indiana for 38 years. He also taught in the department of Christian theology, in which he was chairman. For 20 years, he also served as director of doctoral studies and for 10 years as the editor of Grace Theological Journal.

From 1962-1990, he was president of Spanish World Gospel Missions, Inc., and was also chairman for many of his 20 years on the board of trustees of Grace Brethren Foreign Missions.

Whitcomb is also a successful author having published a dozen books, including "The Genesis Flood," a defense of the universality of the flood, which is in its 40th printing. He has also produced 19 audio albums and 11 video courses.

Berachah Bible Church is located at 310 Corinth Road. Whitcomb's sessions are part of the church's efforts to "align ourselves with people who stay Biblically based and historically and culturally in context."