QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do fossils show signs of rapid burial?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Do fossils show signs of rapid burial? Get Equipped: The New Answers Book 3 News to Know Quick Look After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Answers Conversation podcast Video: Molecular Evidence for Creation, Part 4 Blog Highlights Pray for AiG Q: Do fossils show signs of rapid burial? A: An oft-repeated series of textbook illustrations shows a hypothetical animal dying alongside a stream. Before nature's degradative influences have full sway, the stream overflows, burying the carcass in mud, protecting it from ruin. Over the years, the mud accumulates around the remains, and eventually the entire region subsides, allowing even greater thicknesses of lake bottom or ocean bottom mud to blanket the area, mineralizing the bones and consolidating the mud into rock. Eventually, the region rises again, and erosion exposes the now-fossilized remains. This scenario would, no doubt, be applicable in rare cases, but it ignores significant advances in sedimentation theory made in recent decades. Geologists now recognize that most rock units are the result of widespread, high-intensity processes, accomplishing in minutes what has traditionally been attributed to slow and gradual processes. A global Flood would have done what major floods do. Such a Flood would have eroded and dissolved both soil and rock. Fragments would have been transported and redeposited elsewhere as sediments full of dead plants and animals, the creatures that died in Noah's Flood. Now we observe those sediments hardened into sedimentary rock layers, while the dead things have hardened into fossils. Read the whole article from The New Answers Book 3 to see how the Bible's history helps us understand the fossil record. Get Equipped The New Answers Book 3 Be more effective in defending scriptural authority and the truth of Genesis as literal history. Join Ken Ham and leading creation scientists and authors as they provide concise answers to some of the most baffling questions about Christianity today. News to Know Quick Look Duck-billed Dinosaur's Cranial Crest Has Paleontologists Crowing: The paleontologist who found the crested duck-billed dinosaur was correct that preservation of soft tissue demands special conditions—in particular, rapid burial. Life Lessons Illustrated in the Animal Kingdom: In 2013, it seems that animals—ever a prominent theme for evolutionary biologists—have proven a marvelous showcase for God's designs. Comb Jelly: World's Most Primitive Animal? Evolutionists are having a difficult time deciding which animal came first: the sea sponge, comb jellies, or placozoans. After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Christ's View of Scripture Part 4: The Old Testament and the Gospel Part 3: Scripture—It's Our Authority for Life Part 2: The Unshakeable Truth of Scripture Part 1: Introduction Evidence of Human Evolution? Ethiopia—They Love Lucy! Photo of the Week To download this image for use as wallpaper on your device, right-click on the link below for the desired resolution and select "Save Link/Target As..." Mobile Full (4:3) Wide (16:9) Answers Conversation podcast This week Steve Ham talks with AiG speaker Bodie Hodge to answer the question, "Why Is the Virgin Birth of Jesus Important?"	This Week . . . Critical Thinking Questions (Jan 3) Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham Debate at the Creation Museum (Jan 2) Duck-billed Dinosaur's Cranial Crest Has Paleontologists Crowing (Jan 2) Giving Thanks for God's Blessing on 2013 Web Publications (Jan 1) Life Lessons Illustrated in the Animal Kingdom (Dec 31) Do Fossils Show Signs of Rapid Burial? (Dec 30) Hawaii's Volcanic Origins—Instant Paradise (Dec 29) Comb Jelly: World's Most Primitive Animal? (Dec 28) Video On Demand Molecular Evidence for Creation, Part 4 Watch Video Blog Highlights Ken Ham: Yes, the Debate with Bill Nye Is On Danny Faulkner: What's Up for 2014 Ken Ham: The Battle Between God's Word and Man's Word Continues Ark Encounter: Genuine Ark, Part 4: Gopher Wood Pray for AiG Pray for our major initiative for 2014 at the Creation Museum: free admission for all children ages 12 and under. Please pray for the many children we trust will visit the museum this year to learn the truth of God's Word. Resources Things That Go Bump in the Night 2014 Creation Calendar The Answers Book for Kids Volume 3 Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum See all networks Free app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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Be Continually Being Filled

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January 2014 Be Continually Being Filled "For he shall be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink; and he shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb." (Luke 1:15)   This prophecy of the angel Gabriel, bearing as it does a tremendous testimony to the character of John the Baptist, contains the first reference in the New Testament to the unique Christian doctrine of the filling of the Holy Spirit. John was the first Christian witness, directing his own disciples to Christ (John 1:35-37) and clearly preaching the gospel of salvation through Christ alone (John 3:26-36). It is significant that he was filled with the Holy Spirit all his life. Jesus is also said to have been full of the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:1) and was undoubtedly so filled from the time of conception (Psalm 22:10), but the explicit statement is made only of John.   The fullness of the Spirit is available for every believer, of course. In the New Testament, both of John's parents were said to be so filled on a specific occasion (Luke 1:41, 67). The disciples of the Lord were filled with the Spirit many times (Acts 2:4; 4:31; 13:52). Peter was said to be filled with the Holy Spirit on at least one special occasion (Acts 4:8), and Paul at least twice (Acts 9:17; 13:9). One of the qualifications sought in the first deacons was that they were to be men full of the Holy Ghost (Acts 6:3), and one of those chosen, Stephen, was specifically so described (Acts 6:5; 7:55). Barnabas was another Spirit-filled Christian believer (Acts 11:24). Undoubtedly there were many others. In fact, every believer is commanded to be "filled with the Spirit" (Ephesians 5:18). The reference in this key passage is not to a one-time event, but to frequent fillings. "Be continually being filled" is the literal rendering. HMM      | Print this article | Subscribe

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January 2014  Thank you for reading my Prophetic Daily Devotionals!   Please visit my website to learn more Bible prophecies being fulfilled in these last days.    Acts 1:3                                         To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:   For further study - Acts 1:1-7   Dr. Luke, the author of the book of Acts, has given us the account of the "post resurrection" days of Jesus Christ, His departure for the heavens and the history of the early church with all of its problems and blessings as the followers of Christ move out to spread the message to all the world.   As a prophecy student and teacher, I especially like this first seven verses of Acts because it focuses us on what Jesus thought to be a priority for Him as He spent 40 days with His disciples. Verse 3 explains that Jesus showed Himself alive after His resurrection for the 40 days leading up to His departure.   Verse 3 also reveals to us the subject of the teaching that Jesus gave His disciples for that almost 6-week period. Jesus focused on the things pertaining to the "kingdom of God" to come.   In fact, when asked, Jesus said He could not tell His disciples that it was the time for Him to set up the kingdom. The Lord told these inquisitive young men that only His Father knew when that day would be.   It is very interesting to me that Jesus spent the last six months of His life on earth teaching prophecy to His disciples. Then, with only 40 days after His resurrection, He again focused on prophecy.   It is also interesting to note that the last book of the Bible, Revelation, includes the letters to the "seven churches" of Asia Minor and each of these letters contain prophetic truth that the Lord's people need to know. Jesus put an importance on knowing the "truth of prophecy" for all those who follow Him   Over 30% of the Bible is prophecy and that seems to indicate to me the emphasis that the Lord puts on prophecy. Any individual Bible study should include a study of prophecy. The study of prophecy will help us to understand the current events of our day. The study of prophecy also gives us an assurance that the Lord is still in charge of world affairs.   Jesus understood this, of course, so He taught His followers what the future would hold and what would give evidence of the time of His return. With the understanding that the Lord could return at any time these disciples went forth to turn the world of their day "upside down", Acts 17:6.   The Lord's men, with only a promise that He would return went to action. How much more evidence we have that His return is so much closer than two thousand years ago. In fact, the evidence is overwhelming that the Rapture, the next prophetic event in God's plan for the last days, could happen today. We must be like the first century Christians and get in the action for the Lord right now.   PRAYER THOT: Help me to understand the days that I live in could well be the time of Your return Lord and therefore, help me to go out and turn the world "upside down". Visit our website at http:/www.prophecytoday.com

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PEACE FOR TODAY, PEACE FOR TOMORROW, PEACE FOR THE NEW YEAR...

Thank you for reading my Prophetic Daily Devotionals!   Please visit my website to learn more Bible prophecies being fulfilled in these last days.    John 14:27   Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.   For further study - John 14:1-31   As I was selecting the passage for our devotional reading today, I looked at John 14 and realized it was all so good, I decided to use the entire chapter for our extended reading.   There is such great truth in the whole chapter. In this devotional I'll share several highlights and I am sure you could add other great highlights, if you were writing the devotional.   Notice that our key verse and the first verse of John 14 both have the phrase, "Let not your heart be troubled". As you read these two verses you must remember the circumstances surrounding this chapter.   Jesus was with His disciples in an "upper room" and had been celebrating the "Passover Seder", the time when the Jews annually rehearse the story of the Exodus and would have a meal similar to the one their forefathers would have had on the first Passover Seder.   It was the meal of lamb, the "Passover Lamb", and "unleavened bread", along with "bitter herbs" the three ingredients called for in scripture. These foodstuffs were to remind the Jewish people of what took place some 1,500 years before that night recorded in John 14.   The next afternoon Jesus Christ would be crucified on Passover at 3:00 PM, in the last part of the Jewish day, which concluded at sundown. The disciples must have been having anxiety attacks not knowing what would, or could happen to them when Jesus was crucified.   The Lord comforts them with His words, "Let not your heart be troubled". Our key verse adds, "neither let it be afraid". This is, as well, the Lord's words of comfort for us even today when we face troublesome times.   The Lord also told them that when He went away, the Father would send the "Comforter", the Holy Spirit, verses 16 & 26. Jesus said the "Comforter" would not only comfort them but also teach them all things and bring all things to their remembrance that He had taught them.   This is another very practical promise for us today. The Lord began His comforting exhortation with the promise that He was going into the heavenlies to prepare a place for those of us who are a "prepared people", believers in Christ, Christians.   This promise also contained the promise of His coming back to get them, and us, and then to go with Him to that "prepared place". By the way, this passage is not talking about the Second Coming but instead it's the first mention of the Rapture.   At the Second Coming we return to Earth with Jesus, riding white horses, Revelation 19 & Zechariah 14, to the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. This passage says, "I will come again and receive you unto Myself", verse 3. The passage is not describing the Second Coming, but is describing the Rapture, the time when we respond to His shout to enter the heavenlies to be with Him forevermore.   Remember, the disciples were very anxious that night, this new truth must have gone right over their heads. It would be around twenty-five years later before the Apostle Paul would make it very clear about the Rapture, I Thessalonians 4:13-18.   This is the first mention of the Rapture in scripture, and our Lord made the promise that it would happen, thus it will happen. The truth is that the Rapture could happen at any moment. There is not one prophecy that must be fulfilled before the Rapture. All prophecies remaining to be fulfilled happen after the rapture.   Keep looking up ... it could be today.   Prayer Thot: Thank you Lord for the promise of the rapture, help me to be prepared, pure and productive until I hear Your shout to join You in the heavenlies.   Visit our website at http:/www.prophecytoday.com