According to evolution, life has been on Earth for billions of years. It is common to claim that life originated some three to four billion years ago.

"For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me" (Psalm 31:3).

"Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me" (Psalm 36:11).

The contrast in this psalm is not only between good and evil, but more specifically, between the prideful man who lives without fear of God and the God in whom godly men trust.

"I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live" (Deuteronomy 30:19).

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1).

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews, known as the great Hall of Fame of Faith reciting the faith and resulting action of many Old Testament heroes, begins with a description of what faith is.