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Page 1: Topics  The Bible has answers  The origin of the universe  The origin of life  The fossil record  Origin of dinosaurs  The Bible has answers
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TopicsTopicsThe Bible has answersThe origin of the universeThe origin of lifeThe fossil recordOrigin of dinosaurs

The Bible has answersThe origin of the universeThe origin of lifeThe fossil recordOrigin of dinosaurs

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The Bible Has AnswersThe Bible Has Answers

1. Who created?

2. What was created?

3. How was it created?

4. When was it created?

5. How long did it take to create?

1. Who created?

2. What was created?

3. How was it created?

4. When was it created?

5. How long did it take to create?

GodGod

All thingsAll things

By His powerBy His power

In the beginningIn the beginning

6 days6 days

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The Days of CreationThe Days of Creation Danny Faulkner Ph.D. Astronomy John Byl Ph.D. Astronomy Tom Greene Ph.D. Astronomy James Dire Ph.D. Astrophysics Dave Harrison Ph.D. Astrophysics Jason Lisle Ph.D. Astrophysics Steven Boyd Ph.D. Hebraic and Cognitive

Studies Floyd Nolen Jones Th.D., Ph.D. Author of

Chronology of the Old Testament Herb Hirt Ph.D. Biblical Exposition Robert Cole Ph.D. Semitic languages Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon Holladay’s Hebrew-English Lexicon God - The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:11)

Danny Faulkner Ph.D. Astronomy John Byl Ph.D. Astronomy Tom Greene Ph.D. Astronomy James Dire Ph.D. Astrophysics Dave Harrison Ph.D. Astrophysics Jason Lisle Ph.D. Astrophysics Steven Boyd Ph.D. Hebraic and Cognitive

Studies Floyd Nolen Jones Th.D., Ph.D. Author of

Chronology of the Old Testament Herb Hirt Ph.D. Biblical Exposition Robert Cole Ph.D. Semitic languages Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon Holladay’s Hebrew-English Lexicon God - The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:11)

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EvolutionEvolution

Evolution is the ideology there is no Creator God

Evolution is the ideology there is no Creator God

Evolution is based on materialismEvolution is based on materialism

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What do we know?What do we know?

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The Big BangThe Big Bang

13 - 15 billion years ago a big bang, or explosion, occurred, …13 - 15 billion years ago a big bang, or explosion, occurred, …

Where did the matter come from that created

the fireball?

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The Origin of the UniverseThe Origin of the Universe

“[The big bang] represents the instantaneous suspension of physical laws, the sudden abrupt flash of lawlessness that allowed something to come out of nothing. It represents a true miracle…”

“[The big bang] represents the instantaneous suspension of physical laws, the sudden abrupt flash of lawlessness that allowed something to come out of nothing. It represents a true miracle…”

Paul Davies, physicist and evolutionist, The Edge of Infinity

Paul Davies, physicist and evolutionist, The Edge of Infinity

Where and how did matter and energy originate?

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The Origin of MatterThe Origin of Matter

“It is only fair to say that we still have a theory without a beginning.”“It is only fair to say that we still have a theory without a beginning.”

Joseph Silk (Ph.D. Astronomy and Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford), The Big Bang, 2001, p. xv.

Joseph Silk (Ph.D. Astronomy and Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford), The Big Bang, 2001, p. xv.

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The Origin of MatterThe Origin of Matter

“I was happy to announce that astronomers have not the slightest evidence for the supposed quantum production of the universe out of a primordial nothingness.”

“I was happy to announce that astronomers have not the slightest evidence for the supposed quantum production of the universe out of a primordial nothingness.”

Sten Odenwald, (Ph.D. Astrophysics and Chief Scientist with Raytheon STX Corp at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), The Astronomy Café, 1998, p. 120.

Sten Odenwald, (Ph.D. Astrophysics and Chief Scientist with Raytheon STX Corp at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), The Astronomy Café, 1998, p. 120.

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Origin of the UniverseOrigin of the Universe

If evolution is unable to explain the origin of matter and energy through naturalistic means, then it is without a foundation.

If evolution is unable to explain the origin of matter and energy through naturalistic means, then it is without a foundation.

Why should I accept evolution when you cannot produce the evidence? I already have a faith. Tell me about your faith and I will tell you about my faith.

ThereforeTherefore

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Logical DeductionLogical DeductionIt is rational (reasonable) to believe

that God, not unknown magical events, created matter and energy

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Evidence: Evolution or the BibleEvidence: Evolution or the Bible

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

EvolutionEvolution BibleBible

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How Did Life Start?How Did Life Start?

1. Life evolved by natural processes

2. Life was created

1. Life evolved by natural processes

2. Life was created

Two possible origins for life

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The Model of EvolutionThe Model of Evolution

Chemicals formed in the “primordial soup” Chemicals bonded together to form

molecules Molecules bonded together to make a living

cell

Chemicals formed in the “primordial soup” Chemicals bonded together to form

molecules Molecules bonded together to make a living

cell

About 4.6 billion years ago the earth formed About 4.6 billion years ago the earth formed

Life + == Life?Life?

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“For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.”

Colossians 1:16

God created all lifeGod created all life

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TerminologyTerminology

Atoms The basic unit of matter

Molecules Specific arrangement of atoms (H2O)

Amino Acids Specific arrangement of molecules

Proteins Specific arrangement of amino acids

Atoms The basic unit of matter

Molecules Specific arrangement of atoms (H2O)

Amino Acids Specific arrangement of molecules

Proteins Specific arrangement of amino acids

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Miller ExperimentMiller Experiment

Water Vapor Forms

Water Vapor Forms

Input Chamber

Input Chamber

CondenserCondenser

Spark Chamber

Spark Chamber

Attempts to Create LifeAttempts to Create Life

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Origin of LifeOrigin of Life

Life cannot start with oxygenLife cannot start without oxygenDid life start in the oceans?

Life cannot start with oxygenLife cannot start without oxygenDid life start in the oceans?

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Amino AcidsAmino AcidsOver 2,000 types of amino acids

Only 20 are used in lifeOver 2,000 types of amino acids

Only 20 are used in life

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Counter ArgumentCounter Argument

1. Is this a valid statement?

2. Is this a scientific statement?

1. Is this a valid statement?

2. Is this a scientific statement?

Given enough time it can happenGiven enough time it can happen

Two QuestionsTwo Questions

Law of ProbabilityLaw of Probability

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ProbabilityProbability

1040,0001040,000

1019110191Origin of a proteinOrigin of a protein

Origin of a cellOrigin of a cell

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Probability and LifeProbability and Life

Francis Crick, Life Itself: Its Origin and Nature – “can never have been synthesized at all, at any time”

Robert Gange, Ph.D. (research in the field of cryophysics and information systems.), Origins and Destiny – “Zero”

Francis Crick, Life Itself: Its Origin and Nature – “can never have been synthesized at all, at any time”

Robert Gange, Ph.D. (research in the field of cryophysics and information systems.), Origins and Destiny – “Zero”

Bernard Lovell (Ph.D. Astronomy), In the Centre of Immensities – “effectively zero”

Bernard Lovell (Ph.D. Astronomy), In the Centre of Immensities – “effectively zero”

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Origin of LifeOrigin of Life

“The simplest living cell could not have arisen by chance.”“The simplest living cell could not have arisen by chance.”

Johnjoe McFadden (Evolutionist & Professor of Molecular Biology and Quantum Physics), Quantum Evolution, 2000, p. 85.

Johnjoe McFadden (Evolutionist & Professor of Molecular Biology and Quantum Physics), Quantum Evolution, 2000, p. 85.

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Origin of LifeOrigin of Life

“The origin of life is also a stubborn problem, with no solution in sight….”“The origin of life is also a stubborn problem, with no solution in sight….”

Franklin M. Harold, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Colo State U., The Way of the Cell, 2001, p. 235.

Franklin M. Harold, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Colo State U., The Way of the Cell, 2001, p. 235.

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Origin of LifeOrigin of Life

Why should I accept evolution when you cannot produce the evidence?I already have a faith. Tell me about your faith and I will tell you about my faith.

If evolution is unable to explain the origin of life through naturalistic means, then it is without a foundation.

If evolution is unable to explain the origin of life through naturalistic means, then it is without a foundation.

ThereforeTherefore

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Logical DeductionLogical Deduction

It is rational (reasonable) to believe that God, not unknown

events created life.

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Evidence: Evolution or the BibleEvidence: Evolution or the Bible

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

EvolutionEvolution BibleBible

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Fossil RecordFossil Record

CambrianPrecambrian

540 – 500650 - 540

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Examining the EvidenceExamining the Evidence

MorphologyMorphology

TimeTimeCambrianCambrian

PrecambrianPrecambrian

Darwinian ModelDarwinian Model

Actual Data

Actual Data

Sudden appearance of complex creatures

Created after their kind

Sudden appearance of complex creatures

Created after their kind

Tree of lifeTree of life

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The Fossil RecordThe Fossil Record

“Given the fact of evolution, one would expect the fossils to document a gradual steady change from ancestral forms to the descendants. But this is not what the paleontologist finds. Instead, he or she finds gaps in just about every phyletic series.”

“Given the fact of evolution, one would expect the fossils to document a gradual steady change from ancestral forms to the descendants. But this is not what the paleontologist finds. Instead, he or she finds gaps in just about every phyletic series.”

Ernst Mayr (Professor Emeritus, Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University, hailed as the Darwin of the 20th century), What Evolution Is, 2001, p. 14.

Ernst Mayr (Professor Emeritus, Museum of Comparative Zoology at Harvard University, hailed as the Darwin of the 20th century), What Evolution Is, 2001, p. 14.

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Fossil RecordFossil Record

Why should I accept evolution when you cannot produce the evidence?I already have a faith. Tell me about your faith and I will tell you about my faith.

Based on the evolution model, the entire foundation for Darwinian evolution (the fossil record) is missing

Based on the evolution model, the entire foundation for Darwinian evolution (the fossil record) is missing

ThereforeTherefore

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Logical DeductionLogical Deduction

It is rational (reasonable) to believe that God, not unknown

events created all life after its kind

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Evidence: Evolution or the BibleEvidence: Evolution or the Bible

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

EvolutionEvolution BibleBible

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Asking the Right QuestionAsking the Right Question

Lesser Question

What happened to the dinosaurs?What happened to the dinosaurs?

Where did the dinosaurs come from?Where did the dinosaurs come from?

Important Question

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Origin of Dinosaurs?Origin of Dinosaurs?

Dinosaurs evolved 220 million years ago

Dinosaurs evolved 220 million years ago

The Standard StoryThe Standard Story

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Origin of DinosaursOrigin of Dinosaurs

“The question of the origin of dinosaurs is one that has puzzled paleontologists for many years.”

“The question of the origin of dinosaurs is one that has puzzled paleontologists for many years.”

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs, Dr. David Norman, 1985, p. 186.The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs, Dr. David Norman, 1985, p. 186.

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Origin of DinosaursOrigin of Dinosaurs

“Where did dinosaurs come from? That apparently simple question has been the subject of intense debate amongst scientists for over 150 years,…”

“Where did dinosaurs come from? That apparently simple question has been the subject of intense debate amongst scientists for over 150 years,…”

The Natural History Museum Book of Dinosaurs, 1998, p. 12.The Natural History Museum Book of Dinosaurs, 1998, p. 12.

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Evolution and EvidenceEvolution and EvidenceThecondontsThecondonts

“Small lizards that ran on two legs and gave rise to the giant reptiles collectively known as the dinosaurs”

The Nature of Life, 1995

“Small lizards that ran on two legs and gave rise to the giant reptiles collectively known as the dinosaurs”

The Nature of Life, 1995

The Origin of DinosaursThe Origin of Dinosaurs

The only evidence presented in any major biology textbook

The only evidence presented in any major biology textbook

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Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking

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Origin of DinosaursOrigin of Dinosaurs

Why should I accept evolution when you cannot produce the evidence?I already have a faith. Tell me about your faith and I will tell you about my faith.

If evolution is unable to provide the thousands of transitions for the origin of dinosaurs then it is without a foundation

If evolution is unable to provide the thousands of transitions for the origin of dinosaurs then it is without a foundation

ThereforeTherefore

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Logical DeductionLogical Deduction

It is rational (reasonable) to believe that God, not unknown

events created dinosaurs

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Evidence: Evolution or the BibleEvidence: Evolution or the Bible

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

Origin of the universe

Origin of life

Fossil record

Dinosaurs

EvolutionEvolution BibleBible

What is evolution?What is evolution?

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Evolution is a religious belief systemIt must be accepted by faith

Evolution is a religious belief systemIt must be accepted by faith

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Who createdWhat was createdHow it was created

When it was createdHow long it took to create

Who createdWhat was createdHow it was created

When it was createdHow long it took to create

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The Starting PointThe Starting Point

Scripture is true (John 17:17) All Scripture is inspired (God-breathed)

(2 Timothy 3:16)God’s Word is understandable

Scripture is true (John 17:17) All Scripture is inspired (God-breathed)

(2 Timothy 3:16)God’s Word is understandable