In the beginning Chapter 8

8A Biblical Creationism Evolutionism God spoke everything into existence God sustains His creation The Heavens declare the glory of God, Psalm 19:1 God revealed the sequence of Creation in the Bible God specially made mankind We are God’s creation and we are accountable to God God’s creation is degenerating Literal View of Creation Literal or short-day view (7 24 hr days) “The evening and morning” The Age of the Earth Estimated by using the genealogies in the Bible 6000 yrs Young-earth creationists Old-earth theory

8A Biblical Creationism Fossils Evolutionists like to use fossils as evidence Sedimentary fossils Major catastrophe needed to produce mass amounts of sedimentary fossils Fossils are the same regardless of who studies them Interpretations of fossils differ based on who is studying them and what their worldview is Evolutionist interpretation Geologic column Creationist interpretation Majority of fossils formed by one major catastrophe

8B History of Evolutionary Theory Theory of Evolution Biological Evolution LaMarck’s Theory Jean Baptiste LaMarck, French Biologist, 1800’s Theory of inheritance of acquired characteristics Acquired characteristic Do acquired characteristics change genetic material? Darwin’s Theory Charles Darwin, Naturalist, 1800’s Theory of Natural Selection More young are produced, than can survive Individuals in a species compete for survival Some individuals compete more effectively Individuals with strongest traits that allow survival live and reproduce (survival of the fittest) Individuals that reproduce pass their traits Only those with the traits best suited to survive will reproduce and pass on their traits Natural Selection DOES NOT produce new genetic material (contrary to biological evolutionary theory)

8B History of Evolutionary Theory Natural Selection similar to selective breeding Darwin stated that natural selection allows for descent with modification Natural selection only works on traits that already exist De Vries’ Theory Hugo de Vries, Dutch Botanist, 1900’s Mutation Theory of Evolution Mutations could produce changes necessary for biological evolution What did we learn about mutations? Are they helpful or harmful? Loss of function mutations Modern Evolutionary Theory Mutation-Selection Theory Neo-Darwinism Mutations supply new traits More offspring produced than can survive Natural selection only allows those with the best traits to survive Gradualism or punctuated equilibrium Problems Mutations cause slight variations to existing structures not the development of new structures Requires many favorable mutations in a specific order and a favorable environment

8C A Record of Evolution? Evolutionary Family Tree No agreement on a correct tree Common ancestor Missing Links or Transitional forms Homologous structures Vestigial structures Christians should support the language “organisms are classified in the same group because of their God-given characteristics The Fossil Record Has been studied for the last 150 yrs What was hoped to be found, does not exist What was found does not support evolution There are fossils beds all over the world with many organisms, some extinct, some still present today Fossil Record does not support the theory of biological evolution

8C A Record of Evolution? Speciation Adaptations Information was already there, just not activated The way speciation occurs is not as evolutionists might think Remember evolution requires the addition of new information God created kinds of organisms and commanded them to reproduce after their kind God designed great variety into an organisms’ genetic makeup Biblical kinds created by God do not change The bottom line is any understanding of the origin of life must involve faith Where people place their faith is the real question

Dr. Robert Carter About Dr Robert Carter Rob is one of the world’s leading Christian researchers into the study of human genetics and how this relates to human biblical origins. The good news is that the Bible can really be trusted when it comes to such history and in particular its account of Creation as read in the book of Genesis. Like so many, Rob was challenged by his college education that started to sap his faith. That was until he saw Creation magazine. Realizing that science and religion were not in conflict with one another, his faith grew. So much so, that his passion is now communicating this important truth to people everywhere. Rob is a much loved and engaging speaker, so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to hear one of the world’s leading creation scientists, and see why! Sunday November 11, 2018 Yulee Baptist Church 85971 N Harts Rd, Yulee, FL 32097, FL 8:15am/11:00am The Alternative: Creation’s Competitive Edge 10:00am Dinosaurs and Fossils: Amazing Evidence for Creation! Students this is an exciting opportunity for you and your families to hear a scientist active in the field of genetics speak about creationism. Please share this information with your parents. Dr. Robert Carter