1. In the beginning
Chapter 8

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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