Was at least the first life form created?

[Eilonnwy]

I think that in doing the research that you should read the Bible in its entirety, research what people say are contradictions in the Bible, read the proposed answers for the issues and make a decision. Much has been written on both sides of this issue so if you want to make a reasonable decision, I think you need to consider both sides. On the Christian side, I would suggest the writings of anyone who set out to prove Christianity and the Bible wrong and ended up changing their mind. Josh McDowell is one author that I can think of that would fit this description and the book Evidence that Demands a Verdict. In fact, that book will also provide references to authors on the other side of the issue.

Without even getting into the specific contradictions of the Bible, the fact that apologists have to work so hard to write a book and clear up apparent contradictions seems to only testify to it's lack of cohesiveness.