Henry M. Morris of the Institute for Creation Research :: By Mark A. Becker

My introduction to Henry M. Morris and the Institute for Creation Research is rather vague and sketchy, as I really do not remember much about how it happened as much as that it did happen through a chain of events.

As a quick synopsis of my early life – which can be read in Salvation Story – because of my public education and a very limited exposure to Jesus and His church (raised nominally Catholic), in my early formative years I was a Darwinian evolutionist. Into my early teens, I experimented with the occult, Satanism, and New Age. I came to Christ at the age of 16, through a very intense spiritual encounter, though I lived my life as the epitome of a Carnal Christian for 14 years.

Therefore, when I did accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and knowing nothing about origins as the Bible reveals in Genesis, I found myself a proponent of anything inconsistent with the clear teachings of Scripture, including Theistic Evolution, Day/Age Theory, and The Gap Theory, as that was the worldview I came out of and needed any rescue device available to accommodate my new faith in the Lord that did not conflict with the “scientific truth” of Darwinian evolution.

Consequently, at age 30, when the Spirit of the Lord began to weigh heavy on my own spirit, I finally decided to become adamant about my faith and determined to learn all I could about my Lord and Savior through His Word, where I immediately found myself at a crossroads with the origins question. Theistic Evolution, Day/Age Theory, The Gap Theory – none of these were capable of conforming to the Scriptures I was reading; they were totally at odds and incompatible with each other.

Thankfully, the internet was making its way onto the scene, which eventually opened the door for me to finally have the ability to begin exploring this issue. In my research, which did not begin immediately for me, as this subject matter was creeping up on me through my Scripture studies, I eventually did come across some websites that referred to themselves as Creation Science ministries.

The Institute for Creation Research launched its website in 1996, the first year I began getting serious about my faith! Yet, as I remember it, it was actually Answers in Genesis (AiG), which launched its website in 1999, that I first encountered Creation Science. What is fascinating about this is that Ken Ham worked with Henry M. Morris at ICR and left in 1994 to found Answers in Genesis (AiG).

As I remember it, it was not long after I had been introduced to Answers in Genesis that I was introduced to the Institute for Creation Research. It would be at this time that I signed up for ICR’s free publications of Days of Praise devotionals and their creation science magazine, Acts & Facts. It was primarily because of these free publications with ICR’s comprehensive research and scientific papers, and the depth of their Scripture devotional teachings with their commitment to the Word of God, that I really began to appreciate ICR, and they became my primary go-to when it came to creation science. I was rather pleased when I discovered that both AiG and ICR had PhD. scientists, trained in secular universities who had abandoned Darwinian evolution in favor of creation science, and some of these men were not saved to begin with! However, after the evidence hit them square in the face, shouting of an omniscient Creator, how could they not give their life to Jesus, the Word of God, the Creator of all!

Then, I was off and running, and I began to completely understand from a creation science perspective that the universe was not billions of years old, but rather creation occurred approximately 6,000 years ago – that Earth was young, not ancient – all confirming the Genesis account of creation!

Darwinian evolutionists and creation scientists were looking at and interpreting the same evidence from completely different and contrary worldviews, and the evidence for recent creation withstood scrutiny while the interpretations derived from the Darwinian mindset were completely lacking, to say the least – not to mention the myriads of “evidences” they have produced and have proven outright frauds, and the utter lack of so-called “transitional fossils.”

There are other scientific flaws, unverifiable assumptions, and what can only be described as fairy tale suppositions within Darwinian evolutionary thinking that I have learned throughout the past three decades, but space prohibits me from mentioning them here because they are many! On the other hand, the assumptions and predictions made by creation scientists often come to fruition and are verified because they are beginning with the correct worldview, since only God was there “in the beginning” when He personally “created the heavens and the earth,” revealing those details for us in Holy Writ.

After about five years or so in the beginning of my intensive studies of not only creation science, but especially my persistent dedication to reading and studying the Scriptures (which I have continued to this day, and plan to continue until I can no longer read or am dead), I caught wind from the publications I received from ICR that they had The Henry Morris Study Bible in the King James Version available for purchase. I immediately set out to order one and have been using and recommending The Henry Morris Study Bible ever since. My wife and I are on, I believe, our fourth or fifth copy, as the others were used until they were tattered, worn, and literally falling apart!

Mr. Morris was instrumental for me in one area in particular (though he helped me in countless others as well): that of understanding that many prophecies in the Tanakh (Old Testament) are blended in nature – often having both near to the prophetic and far end of days fulfillments in view – and that prophecy has a tendency to often jump back and forth in time. In my own studies, this truth was invaluable to my eschatological understanding, and I began to even notice that some prophecies are multifaceted blended prophecies, applying to two or more Israeli or Messianic prophetic future events with some of those prophecies, of course, being past history in our last of days generations and others waiting to be fulfilled.

Additionally, in The Henry Morris Study Bible is an Appendices section that is beyond brilliant, as it is chock-full of amazing information, divinely inspired Scriptural evidences (especially regarding numbers), and creationist scientific facts that, quite frankly, I was blown away with.

Of course, there are many, many other treasures and nuggets I have learned, gleaned, and benefited from in The Henry Morris Study Bible and his writings, in fact, too many to mention here!

I really cannot recommend The Henry Morris Study Bible to my brothers and sisters highly enough. Though no Bible translation is perfect, the King James Version, based on the Textus Receptus/Received Text, is undoubtedly the best English translation we have at our disposal and has withstood time, and with Mr. Morris’ study notes and Scripture references throughout, this Study Bible is an invaluable resource to the serious student of the Word of God.

Do I agree with all of Henry Morris’ study notes? Well, not surprisingly, not everything, as I know of no one with whom I agree entirely. As just one example, Henry rightly states that God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Freewill are two sides of the same coin – both are true. However, in some of his notes, for some reason I cannot fathom, Mr. Morris states that God’s foreknowledge is not the reason for God’s sovereign election of His Saints, which makes no Biblical sense. Yet in other passages, he seems to do an about-face and rightly confesses that God’s foreknowledge is exactly the reason for His sovereign election of His Saints, which is absolutely true.

This is just one example of a theological disagreement – and an important issue, to be sure – but, as I said, in other passages he gets it right. This is only one disagreement I have with Mr. Morris, theologically, out of hardly any others, really. Henry Morris was a solid Bible teacher in every way.

The vast majority of my disagreements with Henry Morris, however, as with so many other Bible prophecy teachers, are eschatologically centered and not theological. Even so, I would estimate that about 85-90% of all of Mr. Morris’ exhaustive notes I absolutely do agree with and are, in my humble opinion, Biblically sound.

In the end, Henry Morris was a highly learned Bible student and teacher in every way, and the body of Christ would greatly benefit from not only his being the “Father of Modern-Day Creation Science,” but as a wonderful Bible teacher who expressed his Spirit-guided teachings wonderfully in the Days of Praise devotionals, The Henry Morris Study Bible, the Acts & Facts science magazine, and the many other writings and books that were published through the Institute for Creation Research.

Henry M. Morris, after an amazingly fruitful life for Jesus, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2006, at the age of 87.

The Institute for Creation Research summarizes Henry’s legacy with ICR with the following:

Dr. Henry M. Morris – Founder of the Institute for Creation Research and Father of the Modern Creation Movement

Henry M. Morris is widely recognized as the founder of the modern creation science movement. He lectured and wrote extensively in defense of a literal interpretation of the Bible’s first book, Genesis—particularly the first 11 chapters.

Dr. Morris graduated in 1939 from Rice University in Houston with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. He received his master’s degree in hydraulics in 1948 and his Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering in 1950 from the University of Minnesota. He worked as a professor of engineering at various universities, finally becoming department chair of civil engineering at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech).

Shortly after Dr. Morris received his bachelor’s degree from Rice, he accepted the Bible as the infallible and inspired Word of God. In 1961, Dr. Morris and Old Testament expert Dr. John C. Whitcomb published The Genesis Flood, widely acknowledged as the founding document of the creationist movement. Drawing on data from the disciplines of hydrology, geology, and archaeology, Drs. Morris and Whitcomb demonstrated how science affirms the biblical record of the great Deluge during the days of Noah.

Dr. Morris resigned from his post at Virginia Tech in 1969, and in 1970, he founded the Institute for Creation Research. ICR’s goal was research, communication, and education in the fields of science that are particularly relevant to the study of origins. Dr. Morris wrote more than 60 books on topics that include creation science, evolution, and Christian apologetics, and he lectured worldwide at conferences, churches, and universities. He participated in over 100 debates with evolutionary scientists.

Dr. Morris officially retired in January 1996 and took the position of President Emeritus. He continued to write, producing books, Days of Praise devotionals, and articles for ICR’s monthly magazine, Acts & Facts. On February 25, 2006—at the age of 87 and after a full life devoted to the defense of the gospel—Dr. Morris left the hospital and entered into the joy of the Lord.

For more information on the life of Dr. Henry M. Morris, read “Man of Science, Man of God: Henry M. Morris” or see his biography, Henry M. Morris: Father of Modern Creationism.

Available resources by Henry M. Morris:

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After the passing of Henry M. Morris into glory to be with his Lord, his sons John D. Morris and Henry Morris III helped to lead the Institute for Creation Research.

John D. Morris was, like his dad, a very humble and gracious man of God, contributing much to ICR in his own right, including wonderful devotionals in Days of Praise and articles in Acts & Facts. John Morris was also highly motivated in attempting to discover Noah’s Ark on many different expeditions to the mountains of Ararat.

The Institute for Creation Research summarizes John’s legacy with ICR with the following:

Dr. John D. Morris – Former President Emeritus

Geology, Noah’s Ark/Flood, Fossil Record, Age of the Earth, Mount St. Helens

Dr. John Morris, perhaps best known for leading expeditions to Mt. Ararat in search of Noah’s Ark, received his Doctorate in Geological Engineering at the University of Oklahoma in 1980. He served on the University of Oklahoma faculty before joining the Institute for Creation Research in 1984.

Dr. Morris held the position of Professor of Geology and was appointed President in 1996. He then served ICR as President Emeritus. He traveled widely around the world speaking at churches, conferences, schools, and scientific meetings.

Dr. Morris wrote numerous books and articles on the scientific evidence that supports the Bible. Dr. Morris was the author or co-author of such books as The Young Earth, The Modern Creation Trilogy, The Fossil Record: Unearthing Nature’s History of Life, The Global Flood: Unlocking Earth’s Geologic History, and Noah’s Ark: Adventures on Ararat. He was also a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics and Creation Basics & Beyond.

He went to be with his Lord on January 29, 2023, at the age of 76.

Available resources by John D. Morris:

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Henry M. Morris’ eldest son, Henry M. Morris III, would later in his life find himself filling his dad’s shoes as CEO of ICR, and also produced many wonderful devotionals in Days of Praise and articles in Acts & Facts. Henry was also instrumental in the building of the ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History in Dallas, Texas.

The Institute for Creation Research summarizes “Dr. Henry’s” legacy with ICR with the following:

Dr. Henry M. Morris III – Former Chief Executive Officer

Bible, Worldview, Relevance of Genesis, Science and the Bible

Dr. Henry M. Morris III held four earned degrees, including a D. Min. from Luther Rice Seminary and the Presidents and Key Executives MBA from Pepperdine University. A former college professor, administrator, business executive, and senior pastor, Dr. Morris was an articulate and passionate speaker frequently invited to address church congregations, college assemblies, and national conferences.

The eldest son of ICR’s founder, Dr. Morris served for many years in conference and writing ministry. His love for the Word of God and passion for Christian maturity, coupled with God’s gift of teaching, gave Dr. Morris a broad and effective ministry over the years.

Dr. Henry joined ICR in 2000 as Executive Vice President for Strategic Ministries, was appointed CEO in 2007, and went home to be with his Lord in 2020.

He authored numerous articles and books, including The Big Three: Major Events that Changed History Forever; Exploring the Evidence for Creation; 5 Reasons to Believe in Recent Creation; The Book of Beginnings; Pulling Down Strongholds: Achieving Spiritual Victory through Strategic Offense; A Firm Foundation: Devotional Insights to Help You Know, Believe, and Defend Truth; Six Days of Creation; Your Origins Matter; Unlocking the Mysteries of Genesis; and Places to Walk: Glorious Liberty of the Children of God. He was also a contributor to Guide to Creation Basics, Creation Basics & Beyond, Guide to the Universe, and Stand Fast: God’s Guidance for Kingdom Living.

Dr. Henry M. Morris III went to be with his Lord on December 12, 2020.

Available resources by Henry M. Morris III:

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To say that Henry M. Morris left quite a legacy for our Lord on Earth would be quite the understatement. Yet Dr. Morris’ legacy continues on through ICR!

Dr. Randy Guliuzza

Today, Dr. Randy Guliuzza – an MD (Medical Doctor), with a B.S. as a professional engineer, and a B.A. in Theology – is leading the wonderful ministry of the Institute for Creation Research, continuing the cutting-edge creation science research that its founder, Henry M. Morris, began.

Dr. Guliuzza has initiated a new Theory of Biological Design (TOBD) that is so incredibly crucial for today’s creation science circles. It points creation scientists away from the flawed evolutionary concept of “natural selection,” where “outside forces/pressures” of nature are credited to be the sole cause and effect of the “adaptations” or “changes” we see in creatures. Rather, it points toward a God-honoring model of biological-centered design with an organism-centered theory where genetic variations are the cause and effect that result in creatures’ inherent abilities to adapt to niches throughout the world with Continuous Environmental Tracking (CET) that were originally built into the creatures themselves, genetically, at creation by our omniscient Creator, the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Institute for Creation Research summarized Dr. Guliuzza’s leadership and scientific endeavors at ICR with the following:

Dr. Randy Guliuzza – President

Human Body, Apologetics, Engineering Science

Dr. Randy Guliuzza is the president of the Institute for Creation Research. He is a leading biological design theorist and is actively expanding ICR’s scientific research and heading the critical endeavor to develop a theory of biological design. He has represented ICR in several scientific debates at secular universities and in other forums.

He holds a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. Dr. Guliuzza also has a B.S. in engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and a B.A. in theology from Moody Bible Institute. He was board certified in aerospace medicine, and he is a licensed professional engineer. During his career, he served as chief of aerospace medicine for the 28th Bomb Wing. Prior to that, he worked nine years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps.

Dr. Guliuzza and his wife, June, were high school sweethearts and have been married for 47 years. June and Randy have three incredible children and are the proud grandparents of four girls and three boys.

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Boyle, M. J. et al. 2023. Testing the Cavefish Model: An Organism-Focused Theory of Biological Design. Proceedings of the International Conference on Creationism. 9: 120-143, article 17.
Hennigan, T. et al. 2023. A Creation Model of Design: Application of an Interface Systems Model in Key Global Symbiotic Relationships. Proceedings of the International Conference on Creationism. 9: 228-241, article 14.
Hennigan, T., R. J. Guliuzza, and G. Lansdell. 2022. Interface systems and continuous environmental tracking as a design model for symbiotic relationships. Journal of Creation. 36 (2): 97-105.
Hennigan, T. and R. J. Guliuzza. 2019. The Continuous Environmental Tracking hypothesis—application in seed dormancy and germination in forest ecosystems. Journal of Creation. 33 (2): 77-83.
Guliuzza, R. J. and P. Gaskill. 2018. Continuous Environmental Tracking: An Engineering Framework to Understand Adaptation and Diversification. Proceedings of the International Conference on Creationism. 8: 158-184, article 11.
Guliuzza, R. J. and F. Sherwin. 2016. Design Analysis Suggests That Our “Immune” System Is Better Understood as a Microbe Interface System. Creation Research Society Quarterly. 53: 123-139.

I cannot recommend Henry M. Morris, his sons, John D. Morris and Henry M. Morris III, Dr. Randy Guliuzza, the scientists, resources, support staff, and volunteers at the Institute for Creation Research, their Acts & Facts creation science magazine and Days of Praise devotionals, and The Henry Morris Study Bible highly enough to my beloved brothers and sisters.

If you have never heard of these wonderful people and their amazing organization, please visit them; and if you have, keep visiting them and, if you are so led, help support their important ministry through prayer and financial donations. I promise you will be mightily blessed, and your faith will grow even more, knowing that every Word of Genesis and the question of origins is absolutely upheld, confirmed, and verified each and every day with new discoveries from the creation science community!

I would also like to invite my brothers and sisters to my brother and friend, Bronson Goss’ The Prophetic Times Podcast, at Prophetic Times | Bronson Goss. I pray you will be as blessed as I have been!

May we all keep Answering the Call of The Great Commission, and giving an answer to every man and woman who so desperately needs Jesus and asks us, “Why Am I Here and What Is It All About?”

Love, grace, mercy, and shalom in Messiah Yeshua, and Maranatha!

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