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==Theologian and creation scientist==
==Theologian and creation scientist==
Whitcomb served as a professor at Grace Theological Seminary from 1951 to 1990, teaching Old Testament and theology, and he served at a variety of positions during his tenure there.<ref name="WhitcombMin"/><ref name="AiGbio"/>
Whitcomb served as a professor at Grace Theological Seminary from 1951 to 1990, teaching Old Testament and theology, and he served at a variety of positions during his tenure there.<ref name="WhitcombMin"/><ref name="AiGbio"/>
In 1953, Whitcomb first heard Dr. [[Henry Morris]] speak at Grace College, and after listening to Morris, Whitcomb rejected the [[gap theory]] view he once held in favor for [[Young earth creationism|young Earth creation]].<ref>Looy, Mark (March 2, 2006). [https://answersingenesis.org/ministry-news/ministry/he-followed-gods-decrees-to-the-end-psalm-119-33/ He Followed God’s Decrees to the End (Psalm 119:33)]. ''Answers in Genesis''. Retrieved October 15, 2016.</ref> Eight years later, in 1961, he and Morris co-authored ''[[The Genesis Flood]]''.<ref name="AiGbio"/> The book was instrumental in the development of the modern creation science movement.
==Personal life==
Whitcomb is married to his wife Norma, and together they have 6 children, 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.<ref>[http://creationsciencehalloffame.org/inductees/living/john-c-whitcomb/ John C. Whitcomb]. ''Creation Science Hall of Fame''. Retrieved October 15, 2016.</ref>
==References==
==References==