Question of the Week: How did the kingfisher bird help Japanese train engineers?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: How did the kingfisher bird help Japanese train engineers? Video On Demand: Flood Initiation (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: How did the kingfisher bird help Japanese train engineers? A: Japan operates some of the world's fastest electric trains, which travel in excess of 200 miles per hour. The trains have an excellent safety record, but one problem has nagged engineers for years. When a train passes through such a tunnel at high speed, it compresses the air in front of the engine. Upon leaving the tunnel, this air rushes outward, creating a loud thunderclap, or sonic boom. Nearby windows rattle, and people are awakened by the noise. Japan has strict laws on sound pollution, and design engineers sought a solution to the "tunnel boom" problem. They found the surprising answer in nature—the kingfisher. What interested engineers? Wind tunnel experiments verify that the kingfisher's bill is ideally shaped for a smooth, streamlined transition from air into water. This drastic change in pressure is similar to the change a bullet train experiences when emerging from a tunnel into the open air. Continue reading to learn more about this fascinating bird and God's amazing design. News to Note Quick Look Thinking on its feet: The octopus is a very intelligent invertebrate. Evolutionists assert intelligent apes are our near relations, but how do they explain octopus intelligence? Read more. Atheist Christmas: If Jesus is the reason for the season, why do some atheists include church in their celebration of the "winter holiday"? Rice University sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund surveyed science faculty from "elite U.S. research universities," and found half of the 2,198 surveyed considered themselves religious. Read more. Also: Stone breadcrumbs Dead in the water Old hairy fossils And Don't Miss . . . Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Interracial marriage—is it biblical? Racism—in a public school textbook! Racial differences—they're only skin deep! Scientists declare—there's only one race! Adam's rib—yes, he got it back! After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Do You Believe in Santa Claus? Read Carefully. (Dec 9) Chapter 7: Welcome to the Revolution (Dec 8) Answers Magazine Biblical Authority Series: Science in the Balance (Dec 7) A Response to the Accusations of Noah's Ark Ministries International and The Media Evangelism by Emphasizing Truths They Have Ignored about My Carbon-14 Dating Report (Dec 6) InSite, December 2011 (Dec 5) Quieter Than a Speeding Bullet (Dec 4) Video On Demand Flood Initiation Watch Video Ken's Blog Help Stop the Already Gone Phenomenon! Untruths for the Sake of Fund-raising Praise the Lord for Bible-Believing Pastors! A Kool Family at the Museum One More Raft to Launch! Previous entries Prayer Requests Visit our prayer site to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Answers Book For Teens 2012 Creation Calendar The First Christmas Town More current bestsellers Upcoming Events California Answers in Genesis Conference, January 21–23 New Jersey Answers in Genesis Conference, January 28–30 BERMUDA Answers in Genesis Conference, February 5–6 Kentucky Sunday Speaking, February 26–26 Kentucky Not Ashamed Creation Conference, March 4–5 More events Job Opportunities Event Coordinator Internship Opportunities
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The Christ in Christmas, Part 1

 

 

Hebrews 1:3 "Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high:"   The Christ in Christmas, Part 1   During the Christmas season, it is good to be reminded of who Jesus Christ is and why He came. Hebrews 1 is one of my favorite passages because it reminds us that Christ is greater than the prophets that foretold His birth and the angels that announced His birth. These are epic verses!   One of the Christmas decorations we have at home is a manger scene on top of our piano. That's not unusual; what is unusual is that our manger scene doesn't include one single shepherd! You'll find Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus, three wise men, one camel, and even one donkey, but you'll not find a shepherd! I asked my wife if we got a bad deal at the store, but I guess the maker forgot the shepherds!   It is conceivable that you might miss a shepherd within the Christmas story, but you cannot afford to miss the Christ! The Christmas story is all about the Christ-child. So who is Jesus Christ, and why did He come? Hebrews 1:2-3 reveals these truths:   He is God's Son. He is "heir of all things." He is Creator. He is Sustainer. He is "the brightness of his glory"-Christ does not merely reflect God's glory; He is God's glory. He is "the express image of his person"-He is the personification of all that God is. He is the boundless God in a body! He is Savior-He exclusively and by Himself "purged our sins."   What angel in heaven could claim those things? What prophet could claim those things? Jesus Christ is God's only begotten Son! He always has been, He always will be, and He is always the same!   I can sort of comprehend those truths about Jesus Christ; but when you package those truths in a child's body, it is unfathomable! The Lord Jesus, God's Son, took on human flesh so many years ago, and He did it to be our Savior! He is better than the prophets who pointed to His coming, and He is better than the angels who proclaimed His arrival. Don't lose sight of the Christ in Christmas!       Prayer Requests: 1. Services this weekend in Ann Arbor, MI 2. A special word from Brother Rice...     Looking for more devotionals?  Visit the archives here

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Naming Names

Naming Names December 8, 2011   "Their word will eat as doth a canker: of whom is Hymenaeus and Philetus; Who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already; and overthrow the faith of some." (2 Timothy 2:17-18)   Many Christians decry the citing of actual names of those Christian leaders who teach heretical doctrines, saying that such an act is "unloving." Paul, however, considered it an important evidence of true love to warn against those who would "overthrow the faith of some," realizing that generalities would be useless.   Not only did Hymenaeus and Philetus make Paul's list, but so did Demas (2 Timothy 4:10), Alexander the coppersmith (2 Timothy 4:14), the Cretians (Titus 1:12), another Alexander (1 Timothy 1:20), and even Peter (Galatians 2:11-14) when he began to teach legalism. Likewise, the apostle John warned against Diotrephes (3 John 9) and the Nicolaitans (Revelation 2:6).   On the other hand, Paul was much more generous with name recognition when he was giving out commendations (e.g., Romans 16:1-15; Colossians 4:7-17). We undoubtedly need to follow his example in appreciating by name those who are faithful in teaching and living the truth.   Likewise, we need to be ready and willing to name those individuals, churches, schools, and other organizations that are denying biblical inerrant authority, compromising the doctrine of special creation, requiring humanistic works for salvation, or bringing in other heretical doctrines. We obviously need to be sure of our facts when we do this and also to bring such charges only if motivated by genuine concern for those apt to be led astray if we don't speak out. But then we must, indeed, "mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them" (Romans 16:17). HMM   Print this article | More Days of Praise articles     Institute for Creation Research | 1806 Royal Lane | Dallas | TX | 75229     Powered by phplist.

THAT WHICH IS

LUKE 18

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. THAT WHICH GOD HONORS [v. 1-17]

1. God Honors Prayer [v. 1-8]

2. God Honors Humility [v. 9-14]

3. God Honors Childlike Faith [v. 15-17]

II. THAT WHICH CHRIST TEACHES [v. 18-30]

1. The Proper Use of Language [v. 18-19]

2. The Proper Use of Law [v. 20-22]

3. The Proper Use of Life [v. 23-30]

III. THAT WHICH BLINDS [v. 31-43]

1. Stubbornness [v. 31-34]

2. Sin [v. 35-38]

3. Self [v. 39-43]

Quotes of the Week

The self-sufficient do not pray; the self-satisfied will not pray; the self-righteous cannot pray. - Leonard Ravenhill

A "sin" is anything you do, say, or think that displeases God. - Evangelist Matt Downs

"Unforgiveness always brings misery. - Downs

"The ultimate cure for bitterness is to KNOW Jesus Christ as your Saviour. - Downs

Don't tell people your problems. 80% won't care and 20% are glad you have them. - Lou Holtz

If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. - C. S. Lewis

Complaining is saying anything to anyone about something that the listener can do nothing about. - Downs

NEED TO KNOW BASIS

LUKE 17

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. CHRISTIAN MANNERS [v. 1-6]

1. Be Circumspect [v. 1-2]

2. Be Compassionate [v. 3-4]

3. Be Continuing [v. 5-6]

II. CHRISTIAN REMINDERS [v. 7-19]

1. To Serve in Love [v. 7-10, Eph. 6:6]

2. To Be Prayerful [v. 11-13]

3. To Be Thankful [v. 14-19]

III. CHRISTIAN EXPECTATIONS [v. 20-37]

1. The Boldness of the Kingdom [v. 20-24]

2. The Badness of the Consequences [v. 25]

3. The Blindness of the Occupants [v. 26-37]

FROSTY- THE STORY OF EVERY SINNER

EPHESIANS 2

Pastor Rick Jackson

I. BEFORE THE BIG EVENT

1. Without Life [v. 1]

2. Indifferent [v. 2]

3. In a Natural State [v. 3]

II. THE BIG EVENT

1. A Work of Mercy [v. 4]

2. A Supernatural Work [v. 5-6]

3. A Work of Grace [v. 7-9]

III. AFTER THE BIG EVENT

1. New Life [v. 1]

2. New Interests [v. 10]

3. New Position [v. 11-22]

Question of the Week: Should Christians support stem cell research?

 

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HEAVEN IS A REAL PLACE

preached by Evangelist Matt Downs on December 1, 2011 at Bradford Baptist Church

JOHN 14:1-6

I. HEAVEN IS A PLACE

-what is Heaven? [Rev. 21:22]
-where is Heaven? [Acts 1:9]
-will we know each other in Heaven? [I Cor. 13:12]
-what will we do in Heaven? [Rev. 22:3, Lk. 15:7]

II. WE ARRIVE THERE INSTANTLY [II Cor. 5:8]

III. WE GAIN WHEN WE DIE [Phil. 1:21]

-we get to see our Lord & Saviour Jesus Christ
-we get to see our loved ones
-pain, sin, misery will all be over
-we finally receive rest

IV. THERE IS ONLY ONE WAY IN [John 14:6]

God Is Judge

 

Psalm 94:1-2 "O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, shew thyself. Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud."   God Is Judge   If you could rob God of anything, what would it be? That question is a bit repulsive, isn't it? The truth is, robbing God is not an impossible concept. Psalm 94 reminds us that robbing God of enemies that belong to Him is never a wise thing to do.   It is easy to think, "If God would take care of this, I wouldn't be tempted to do it myself." Well, that is exactly your problem! God's timing is impeccable. He is not early; He is not late; He is right on time. You can trust God with your enemies or problems, just as certainly that you can trust Him with your money, your life, and your eternity. It is a matter of faith.   God is called the "judge of the earth" in verse 2. That means, first of all, He will reward the proud. Don't steal God's judgment of the proud; He will take care of them! Second of all, God will take care of His own. Verse 12 says, "Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law; That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be digged for the wicked."   There is a difference between God's judgment of the wicked and His chastisement of His children. On a human level, there is a difference between shooting an intruder and spanking a son. God takes care of His children!   Third of all, as judge of the earth, God defends the innocent. Verse 22 says, "But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge." When you are innocent, and you do not try to steal God's vengeance, God will be your Defender. God is Judge, and it is wonderful thing when we recognize it and allow Him to do so in our lives!     Prayer Requests: 1. Services tonight in Starke, FL 2. BRR Conference on Marriage & the Home continuing today and tomorrow 3. A special word from Brother Rice...     Looking for more devotionals?  Visit the archives here

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I AM IN DEBT

EVANGELIST MATT DOWNS

PHILEMON 17-18

Preached 11-30-2011 at Bradford Baptist Church during the 7 PM Revival Service.

I. THE MAN PHILEMON

1. A Man Paul Prayed For [v. 4]

2. A man With a Powerful Testimony [v. 5-7]

-he was a loving man

-he was a faithful man

-he was a refreshing man

II. THE MAN ONESIMUS

1. He had been some Type of Thief [v. 11]

2. He had been Saved & Changed Now [v. 10, II Cor. 5:17]

III. THE MAN PAUL

1. He was Older [v. 9]

2. He was a Soul-winner [v. 10]

3. He Believed God is in Control [v. 16]

4. He was Willing to Pay for Onesimus' Wrong [v. 18]

5. He Reminded Philemon of the Blessing Philemon had & continued to Be [v. 20]

IV. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST [Mt. 18:21-22]

1. The Great Saviour

2. The Great Intercessor

3. The Great Example