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Genesis Chapter 1In the Beginning Part 2
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Mike RiddleMike Riddlewww.Train2Equip.comwww.Train2Equip.com
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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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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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The universe exploded into existence out of nothing
In the beginning God created
Two Worldviews in ConflictTwo Worldviews in ConflictEvolutionEvolution BibleBible
Life evolved from a pool of chemicals by natural processes
God created all life
Different life forms evolved from a common ancestor over millions of years
God created all life after its kind
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What do we know?What do we know?
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The Big BangThe Big Bang13 - 15 billion years ago a big bang, or explosion, occurred, creating the universe. The universe began as an infinitely dense, hot fireball, a scrambling of space and time.
13 - 15 billion years ago a big bang, or explosion, occurred, creating the universe. The universe began as an infinitely dense, hot fireball, a scrambling of space and time.
Where did the matter come from that created
the fireball?
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From Nothing to the Big BangFrom Nothing to the Big Bang
Where and how did this original matter/energy originate?
To dismiss or ignore this question means you have a story with no foundation. (FAITH)
Where and how did this original matter/energy originate?
To dismiss or ignore this question means you have a story with no foundation. (FAITH)
In order to have a big bang, we need something (matter/energy) to go bang.
In order to have a big bang, we need something (matter/energy) to go bang.
Evolution is based on materialism
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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 Deduction
It is rational (reasonable) to believe that God, not unknown “magical” events,
created matter and energy.
It 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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The BibleThe Bible“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
“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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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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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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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.
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 Record
Era Period Time (mil)
Quarternary 1.8 – present
Teritary 6.5 – 1.8
Cretaceous 14.5 – 6.5
Jurassic 208 – 14.5
Triassic 245 – 208
Permian 290 – 245
Carboniferous 363 – 290
Devonian 410 – 363
Silurian 440 – 410
Ordovician 505 – 440
Cambrian 544 – 505
Precambrian 650 - 544
Cambrian 544 - 505
Precambrian 650 - 544
Cenozoic
Mesozoic
Paleozoic
The foundationThe foundation
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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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Cambrian ExplosionCambrian Explosion
“The Cambrian explosion is not just a case of all the major animal phyla appearing at about the same place in the geologic column. It is also a situation of no ancestors to suggest how they might have evolved.”
“The Cambrian explosion is not just a case of all the major animal phyla appearing at about the same place in the geologic column. It is also a situation of no ancestors to suggest how they might have evolved.”
Ariel Roth (Ph.D. Zoology), Origins,1998, p. 184.Ariel Roth (Ph.D. Zoology), Origins,1998, p. 184.
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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
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
Critical thinkingCritical thinking
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Evolution and Critical ThinkingEvolution and Critical Thinking
Shouldn’t there be thousands (millions) of intermediate fossils?
Why don’t we see intermediate dinosaur forms in museums?
Shouldn’t there be thousands (millions) of intermediate fossils?
Why don’t we see intermediate dinosaur forms in museums?
Great claims require REAL evidence
How could a small reptile evolve into a large dinosaur?
How could a small reptile evolve into a large dinosaur?
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Origin of DinosaursOrigin of Dinosaurs
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and everything that creepth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. . . .
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and everything that creepth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. . . .
And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Genesis 1:25, 31
And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Genesis 1:25, 31
Biblical ModelBiblical Model
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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
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
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