John Lennox: "Seven Days That Divide the World"

Eric Metaxas and Socrates in the City present an evening with John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, at the Union Club in New York City on January 31, 2013. Dr. Lennox explores a method for reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. Afterward Metaxas is heard asking, "Why didn't I ever have any math teachers like this?"

[@victorchawinga5695]

"I am not ashamed, Ladies and Gentlemen, to say that, as a scientist, I believe that Jesus Christ literally rose from the dead on the third day"..

[@learningtogrowinChrist]

30:59 very well said...Paul-esque :)

[@horstffreier1815]

We know He is alive because He changed my life

[@tristajames7821]

Yes. But any good detective would deduce he did rise from the dead from the left 500 accounts of seeing Jesus alive alive after dying.

[@Ometecuhtli]

As a scientist he doesn't have a reason to believe in it though, it's all religious tradition.

[@rationalsceptic7634]

Jesus never was resurrected..the Bible is historized Fiction

[@dialmformowgli]

Best talk I've seen on KZbin. Can't believe I used to idolize people like Hitchens and Harris. Thank you Lord for your grace and helping your disciples spread the word in this world of scoffers.

[@silajeep1]

I'm listening and watching this guy and thinking, he's a better preacher than most actual preachers I've seen......no ranting, shouting, just solid logic and facts to demonstrate truth

[@moerivera6659]

Every time I hear this man I’m the richer for it. “You should never be ashamed of saying I don’t know.”

[@fyrebryte22]

“My biggest argument for thinking that human beings are special... God became one.” Oh. My. How powerful.

[@deputyjack1]

@@stanstevens6289 Stan, God is not going to give you proof, (unless and until you already believe) You have it backwards, God doesn't justify himself to you, a man... He doesn't have to prove himself to you, you have to prove yourself to him. You have to choose. If God gave you "proof" proof that satisfies your rebellious and prideful heart, then that'd be easy for you. If God gave you the proof you want, you wouldn't have that hard of a time struggling to believe in, and to love your creator. No, you won't get your proof so long as your heart is hardened in your self loving conceit. God is going to require for you to make a choice... God want's you to love him and to choose him, but he will not take your privilege of moral agency away from you! So keep demanding proof of existence from a God that created you, good luck on that...

[@mareykepoliteknikneg.manad1431]

I have seen the video on Dr. Lennox but never listen to it until one evening I took time to listen..it's really eye opening..until at this age (54) as an educator, I really have no confidence on my Christian Belief as compatible with science. I never dare to speak and tell my faith before other scientists... but thanks God...listening to Dr. Lennox.. my spirit leaps up....

[@jkrdan2245]

I pray that God would raise Christians with brilliant minds and loving hearts, to God be all the glory.

[@Pack.Leader]

The intro is very funny but if you start to wonder when it will finally end, it is over at 9:38.

[@mariusciobanu2025]

I had no idea Eric Metaxas was so funny. That was hilarious! Also a big thanks to Professor Lennox for loving God with all his mind.

[@d.ryanwebb1166]

Absolutely astounding. I'm so glad God led me to this video, as I am currently trying to witness to some very intelligent, non-believing friends. Speakers like Dr. Lennox are wonderfully elucidating. Simply amazing. Thank you for uploading this.

[@ingodwetrustgachatuber2747]

Prof Lennox is such an intelligent man and is humble at the same time. So balanced as a truly clear mind that he researches even his beliefs. Almighty God bless you, Sir.

[@simonghiorgis981]

God bless John Lennox. Well explained. Great thinker.

[@zaj6425]

You are such a humble, brilliant, God loving, God fearing person, Dr. Lennox! I thank God for you. Thanks a lot to you for this eye opening, mind blowing lecture.

[@mikebetts2046]

The first thing I learned from this presentation is that Eric Metaxas is a fabulous comedian.

[@egwpisteuw]

Lennox is a true intellectual and a brilliant speaker, so incredibly engaging.

[@masada2828]

egwpisteuw - articulate, entertaining, riveting and inspirational, even though I don’t believe all of his doctrine I like to hear what he has to say and evaluate.

[@mkmason2002]

The host was very funny. Love that dry humor. My dear brother John is more than brilliant, he is precious. His spirit of humility and love is pressed down and overflowing. John's character speaks more convincingly of the existence and love of God than anything his science could ever say.

[@nickosc88]

The sophistication and nuance of this lecture is utterly brilliant, humble and God-honoring. I would share this with my friends of different philosophical convictions also, so good!

[@timif]

"The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips." This verse from Proverbs comes to my mind each time I hear Dr. John Lennox. Listening you from the heart of Transylvania, Romania!

[@jazzfusionary]

Thank God for Dr. Lennox. I had some great math teachers but they didn't come close to Dr. Lennox.

[@mathias5171]

Love this program. So many ideas. So much wisdom. Such a cohesive talk. He makes me want to learn everything.

[@greglaprade7507]

Matt Garcia in other words... the opposite of our schools

[@masada2828]

Agree

[@eikon7001]

Eric is hilarious and John is brilliant. Thanks for the show.

[@michaeltimj]

Thank you for publishing a full recording of this speech. So evryone in the world can watch it. (Balikpapan, Indonesia)

[@Apb23]

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” -The Brother of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (James 1:5-8)

[@jesusislord2123]

'For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.' Exodus 20:11 KJV Why do old earthers not address that verse... God couldn't say it any more plain and simple.

[@grahamebelton9832]

One word, "Brilliant!"

[@focus-learn-attackaccomplish]

lecture starts at 9:36

[@bdavidgreenwell8298]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@vladimirjosh6575]

Oh thanks, pal!

[@God1stProductions]

I think John Lennox is one of our times greatest thinker yea much and i mean MUCH better then any type of hawking

[@mcmanustony]

why? because he agrees with your religious beliefs? Hawking's contributions to science lasted his whole life. Lennox's to mathematics, while significant- unlike those of Berlinski- were not at the same level and dried up years ago. So what is he much and you mean MUCH better at than Hawking- other than being better at agreeing with your religious views?

[@KyleWMyers]

Fantastic video! The commentator was funny, but Dr. John Lennox could lecture for hours and keep you on the edge of your seat.

[@mary13531]

Eric Metaxas is one of the funniest people I've ever heard. What a great way to get people to really listen!

[@DartNoobo]

Wish i had grandpa like this one. Oh, how i wish that...

[@beclear2473]

Wow! What a thought? I would have loved to have had a grandpa like this too!

[@VierthalerStudios]

DartNoobo I wish that too, because my grandpa is a hardcore YEC.

[@patrickteo9444]

Dr. John Lennox God bless you & thank you for your immense wisdom from the Almighty above!

[@Vinylistin]

Lots of mental love for Prof.Dr.Lennox! He is clever on the side of a future watch within a big heart + truth!

[@joelrodriguez1232]

Vinylistin absolutely

[@joukopeck]

Greetings from Finland and God bless you John Lennox 🎯

[@JustinMosher]

This is freakin' awesome. What a dynamic presentation!

[@elizabethstorm1426]

I love this group! They have so stimulated my brain and soul! Thanks to all who are responsible for getting them up on YT for those of us who cannot make the live events!

[@JoanKentBible]

Thank you again, Prof. Lennox, you give me so much encouragement.

[@MrWholphin]

The length of the day in Genesis is clearly defined as evening/morning. So perhaps not explicitly 24hrs. However, the creation of plants on the third day makes it difficult to maintain an unlimited length of day without the Sun, Moon and animals that follow later. Exodus 20 does makes explicit reference to the creation week as a template for how people should pattern their days, which would more naturally favour the 24hr (or thereabouts) view.

[@miragutierres3958]

He is very engaging and entertaining as well as brilliant. I wasn't sure if I would watch it all because it is 90 minutes, but I couldn't stop watching. :o)

[@marcusoruiari2099]

Evolution is simply not a fact. Professor John lennox is brilliant. Blessings from Ireland Belfast.

[@WmTyndale]

Marcus O'Ruiari You mean the collapse of the pseudo-theory of Evolution. Misrepresentations and outright FalseHood: Piltdown Hoax, Neanderthal man...., Haeckel's Embryos Fraud.....* Speculative Interpolation: Macroev not testable or demonstrable in a laboratory Invalid Patterns of Logical Inference: Homology Fallacy. Golf and Egg have structural similarites therefore they have a "common ancestor" Lack of Transitional Forms in fossil record. Sophistry: The initial evidence and mechanism proposed by Darwin largely discarded by the "New Synthesis" or Neo Darwinians which in turn is questioned by those of "punctuated equilibrium" fame. Not supported by solid statistical and probabilistic calculations. Extremely unlikely if not impossible for amino acid sequences to occur by chance. Incapable of answering how the information in the genetic code DNA computer program arose "spontaneously". Ever meet a book in the library that didn't have an author??? Ever meet a computer program that wrote itself??? Ever meet a computer that assembled itself and then booted itself up by itself? The fool is confident and rages on that all this happened millions of years ago. The Great Logician Kurt Godel wrote in a letter to Hao Wang his biographer: "The formation within geologic time of a human body by the laws of physics (or any other laws of similiar nature) is as unlikely as the separation by chance of the atmosphere into its components." * Gould argued that Haeckel’s drawings are simply inaccurate and falsified. On the other hand, one of those who criticized Haeckel's drawings, Michael Richardson, has argued that "Haeckel's much-criticized drawings are important as phylogenetic hypotheses, teaching aids, and evidence for evolution". But even Richardson admitted in Science Magazine in 1997 that his team's investigation of Haeckel's drawings were showing them to be "one of the most famous fakes in biology." Some version of Haeckel’s drawings can be found in many modern biology textbooks in discussions of the history of embryology, with clarification that these are no longer considered valid. (from wikipedia)

[@elijah6010]

+Marcus O'Ruiari right, what's difficult about this discussion is that the default position of the scientific community is materialism; I'm getting a lot out of the study of rupert sheldrake and his work on morphic resonance

[@mcmanustony]

yes it is

[@elijah6010]

"materialist" vs. "theist" - I wonder if this debate will ever (on earth) be settled

[@elijah6010]

Rolf Leseratz I disagree; because I agree with the words ascribed to Jesus (they're red letters in my other copy) He said that any thing can be a god/idol

[@andrewmccombs7347]

Wow I would also like to applaud all the respectful discussion I see on these posts. Good job!

[@IzabelParis]

What a professor and man.

[@megalopolis2015]

Another amazing talk from Professor Lennox. I always seem to learn something when he speaks. Thank you for posting.

[@bettyful77]

He is such a brilliant man who love God.

[@AshGeo]

Oh my. This is some lecture. Mind-blown by the man.

[@joejohnson4922]

First time listening to John Lennox's voice of teaching and found it and Him to be very interesting.

[@ForeverSealed]

Absolutely Amazing guys 🙏🏾

[@jonathandacosta2045]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@pankratiast]

Absolutely beautiful lecture!!

[@andrewmccombs7347]

I loved his comment about cars having common features because they were made by a common mind. I have had that thought before. Looking at airplanes, cars, wagons, trains, and anything with wheels on it (assuming it's not a skipper airplane), someone who didn't know better and who had never seen a human before might end up thinking that these things all arose from a common mechanical ancestor... and, in a way they did.... I mean, the wagon preceeded the train, the train the car, the car, the airplane, the airplane the space shuttle, etc.... but they didn't mindlessly grow out of each other. They grew out of the intelligent design of a common mind, the human mind. Granted, biology is much more complex and involves reproduction and things, but I don't think that makes the comparison a bad one. As a matter of fact, with such complexity, and with such vast differences between distinct forms of animals, one might even say that this comparison applies even more.

[@mbgrafix]

I truly enjoy listening to John Lennox! In this lecture, (if I understood him correctly) he says that he sees in scripture that sin brought death only to humans, but I see it differently because of a few passages that I have taken to mean that the entire creation (universe) is subject to death (decay) because of sin, and that a day will come when death/decay will cease. As such, I wish I was able to ask him for instance his understanding of the passage in Romans 8 that says... Romans 8:19-22 - "For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time." ...I might be persuaded to believe that the word "creation" used in the text might specifically refer to the creation of man only, were it not for the use of the words "whole creation" in verse 22, as that seems to leave no room for the idea of limiting it to only the creation of man.

[@adrianobulla7875]

How about if you read it with the stress on sin, rather than death or humans?

[@rustymarquis3879]

Maybe it should be read in the original Greek...

[@nevnad4587]

As I understand, death has been around for millions of years and is not the result of sin. What St. Paul is doing, in my view, is setting up the dilemma of humanity through the Genesis myth in order to write on the significance of Jesus Christ who deals with sin and death.

[@sleazoid99]

And that's what I see as puzzling. Why would a holy book not be concise and direct, rather than ambiguous and subject to various interpretations?

[@rep3e4]

Awesome, just love listening to him

[@mickavellian]

I LOVE this Lennox guy . Humor, knowledge, patience and a mind that is laser saber sharp. I want this man to go on the new anti aging cure , like NOW! I need someone to drive Dawkins AND Hawking into an insane asylum.

[@yiotapetridou7715]

thank you mr Metaxas for providing access to this wonderful lecture to so many of us who could not attend to it for so many different reasons..eg I live in Serres Greece and I give you the warmest greetings from your ancestors country

[@VierthalerStudios]

I love John Lennox!

[@pattiharrison1211]

Thank you so very much. It explains some things I have often wondered about, now they make sense to me. Loved this talk.

[@qwecyb]

That ending was a slam dunk! " ..God became one!

[@darrienjohnson9053]

Love listening to Dr. Lennox, Ravi Zacharias, and Myles Munroe

[@VincentConard]

Darrien Johnson I love the first two, but I haven't heard Myles Munroe. I'll search him out and listen to him. Thanks for the tip, brother! :)

[@Greasy__Bear]

John Lenox is what i picture CS Lewis to be like.

[@noabaak]

A marvelous talk. Proud to be in New York. - 6/27/2019

[@watsjd1]

I didn't realize that Eric Metaxas was such a great comedian.

[@funstuff81girl]

Right? I'm quite impressed.

[@janinasimons8533]

@@funstuff81girl duh

[@tooskepticool7675]

This book is on the way to my house. Better be here tomorrow. Even though I have 15 ahead of it

[@LuciusZedaker]

Thank you John Lennox and Eric Metaxas.

[@yeoberry]

Lucius Zedaker On this, we are agreed. Lennox's presentation here is superb. He is winsome, concise, interesting, scholarly, masterful, etc.

[@adrianobulla7875]

Thanks, Professor Lennox. I've just passed this video on to a dear ex student of mine and you have inspired him to start reading again.

[@MzSoulll]

i tell you when metaxas is on, he is ON! I chuckled through his whole intro.

[@C0SMICP0PE555]

The introductory statement was so right! I AM watching this online. Right. Now.

[@vladimirjosh6575]

It's predictably still interesting me in 2019 , albeit I'm viewing it *5 yrs later*

[@PresentsOfNature]

Me too. I just discovered him a few days ago

[@jacobshank7336]

@@PresentsOfNature Lennox is very smart!

[@davidperi2646]

I had to buy the book just to study some things Lennox said.

[@jol6276]

david peri the Bible or seven days.. ?

[@garydavis8213]

Brilliant. So well stated.

[@adrianobulla7875]

Loved it!

[@davidstump3694]

I've really enjoyed the speakers I've heard so far, namely David Berlinski and especially John Lennox! Keep up the great work! Dave from Houston...

[@lukesteele4510]

John Lennox explaination of creation makes even more sense if you have read the books of Moses and Abraham.

[@MixtapeKilla2004]

Seven Days That Divide the World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science Hardcover - August 27, 2011 by John C. Lennox Ph.D (Author)

[@abhijitdasgupta2450]

What an excellent wisdom you have got from our Lord God Almighty! Praise the Lord.

[@Believerification]

John, you re the best! Keep up the good work. I always learn from you. You are our C.S. Lewis.

[@CesarAugustoRL]

Excellent, brilliant 👍

[@WmTyndale]

Wonderful discussion of ideas. SIC is to be commended for their excellent choices of speakers and the resulting DIALECTICS, rarely heard in Grant Greedy Academia!

[@Marimilitarybrat]

Thank you.

[@Joe_Joe_The_HvacMan]

I have never noticed verses 1 and 2 are ahead of the first day mentioned in verse 3. Mr. Lennox gives a good argument to not be dogmatic about 7 literal days. He also showed that death because of sin was for mandkind which is also something I hadn't thought of.

[@Set-Apart-By-Grace]

Wonderful!

[@andrewnoblett172]

that point within perfection that rides out on the light wave to creation that reflects back the balance and the truth to everything that is what we are .

[@MrWholphin]

The seventh day can't be of unlimited length because the first man (Adam) was created on day six, and is recorded as having become the father of Seth at the age of 130

[@pepsimax6671]

I like that mic drop at the end of his lecture.

[@toniduval4350]

It's guys like John Lennox that make me realize the need for intelligent men in my life

[@bradbrown2168]

Consider joining a local apologetics club. Maybe a hunk and brain combo. 1 in 20. 😂

[@jaehoyoon5261]

One of the best videos I have seen! More people should watch it I really look up to John Lennox. He covers so many things that atheists get wrong in this lecture.

[@stevemcdonald4400]

WOW...what else can i say?...amazing logic!

[@pianomeister40]

Loved the introduction. That was funny.

[@kayhearleartist]

Loved it

[@merrymerry6543]

brilliant and a sharp like a nife!

[@vizardalpha8316]

AWESOME PROFESOR

[@bj67789]

Beautiful....Just beautiful....

[@spacies8882]

oh you saw here too

[@ralphyfabri4435]

Wow Just Wow !!

[@FAMA-18]

Love this man.

[@barneyroberts668]

About 7 years ago I went to the throne of grace(boldly) I petitioned the Lord my life was very difficult some self inflicted problems my 25 year marriage was on the rocks even though my wife and I meet at church we weren't walking with the Lord much less each other she no longer wanted to be married. So I cast my self upon the rock the Spirit of Jehovah came upon me I began speaking in a unknown tongue however in my mind I was asking God why things had turned out so bad and the Lord God Almighty spoke to my mind the inner man my very being he said"I created everthing,everthing created, I created- hills! The Lord spoke these 8 simple words with absolute power and authority wasn't the answer I was looking for however any doubt in my mind ended that day I live with absolute belife and bodly proclaim the Gospel to whoever will 👂 Semah.

[@debd7988]

Very insightful and rational speech.

[@nancycrayton2738]

My wish list for books has just been extended.

[@cosy1914]

Thanks

[@kerangg6934]

Enlightening.

[@anthonybardsley4985]

Earth being fixed meaning established by the Lord.

[@MixtapeKilla2004]

Has Science Buried God? I wanna see Hugh Ross Ph.D & Dr. John Lennox debate Richard Dawkins & Michael Shermer at Oxford University

[@Matt6X]

He did

[@TennisHeadPro]

i would even inquire on inviting dr hovind to that debate. that would be an all out war.

[@meggy8868]

I view verse one to be overall creation. The following verses a sequence of recreation after a catastrophic cataclysmic event But his explanation of language so valuable. Verse one an indefinite period before time. He does a great thing here