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| creation questions and answers: The New Answers Book 2 Ken Ham, 2008 Ham explores 21 exciting and faith-affirming topics including the fall of Lucifer and the origin of evil, when life begins and why that matters, early biblical figures, evolution, and more. |
| creation questions and answers: The New Answers Book 1 Ken Ham, 2008 Christians live in a culture with more questions than ever - questions that affect one's acceptance of the Bible as authoritative and trustworthy. Now, discover easy-to-understand answers that reach core truths of the Christian faith and apply the biblical worldview to a wide variety of subjects. |
| creation questions and answers: Understanding Creation L. James Gibson, Humberto M. Rasi, 2011-01 Understanding Creation articulates twenty questions about faith and science that Christians often encounter. The co-editors have assembled an international group of experienced scientists, researchers, and thinkers who provide thoughtful answers to these questions. They all share several convictions: the biblical record is an essential component of Christian doctrine; Christian faith and empirical science can work fruitfully together; and our comprehension of truth is progressive. |
| creation questions and answers: When God Made the World Matthew Paul Turner, 2020-01-28 From the author of the bestselling children's book When God Made You comes a rhythmic, whimsical journey through creation--for little readers who love science and wonder and the beginnings of all things. For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations. Planet Earth, God made a blue and green sphere, And designed it to orbit the sun once a year. God made daytime and nighttime, climates and seasons, And all kinds of weather that vary by region. God made continents and oceans, islands and seas, A north and south pole that God put in deep freeze. God carved rivers and brooks, mountains and caves, Made beaches with sand and huge crashing waves. God made tropics and plateaus, glaciers and meadows, marshes and tundras and erupting volcanos. |
| creation questions and answers: The Creation Answer Book Hank Hanegraaff, 2012-06-04 Answers to the most common—and most controversial—questions about creation evidences. In The Creation Answer Book, renowned Bible scholar Hank Hanegraaff brings to life the answers God has revealed about His magnificent creation—our universe, light and time, the earth and all who inhabit it. The popular Q&A format provides a clear and concise biblical view of the ordering of events through divine authority since the beginning of time. A must-have for Christians who face the argument of evolution and for non-Christians who are searching for truth about our origins. This book will help Christians understand more about creation and God’s plan for our world. Includes answers to frequently asked questions such as: Can the big bang theory be harmonized with Genesis? Is there evidence that humans and dinosaurs walked on the earth together? How serious are the consequences of believing in naturalistic evolution? Can we be certain that evolution is a myth? |
| creation questions and answers: Creation to Babel Ken Ham, 2021-11-15 It seems we wake each day to a world engulfed in chaos and confusion... a society mired in godlessness and humanism... and families struggling to guide their children in faith. Yet, God gave us the answer... His Holy Word. Begin as He recorded for us to begin, with Genesis. After many years of teaching and speaking on the importance of foundational faith, leading apologetics author Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis has created a clear and powerful study that helps root families and young or struggling believers in biblical truth. He makes it easy to build a vital Genesis-founded worldview in this simple yet profound study that explores the importance and implications of pivotal events, verse by verse, from Creation to Babel. Discover important context to answer relevant faith questions Easy-to-understand exploration of the biblical text The essential guide to laying a faith-foundational view Faith without a strong foundation crumbles in the face of today’s relentless cultural rejections. Christians, young and old, will find the strong foundation they need in the biblical bedrock of Genesis. |
| creation questions and answers: The Pleasures of God John Piper, 2012-01-17 The author of Desiring God reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Includes a study guide for individual and small-group use. Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God! What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.” Unlike so much of what is written today, this is not a book about us. It is about the One we were made for—God Himself. In this theological masterpiece—chosen by World Magazine as one of the 20th Century’s top 100 books, John Piper reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Then we will be able to drink deeply—and satisfyingly—from the only well that offers living water. What followers of Jesus need now, more than anything else, is to know and love—behold and embrace—the great, glorious, sovereign, happy God of the Bible. “This is a unique and precious book that everybody should read more than once.” —J.I. PACKER, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia |
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| creation questions and answers: Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design Guillermo Gonzalez, Jay Wesley Richards, 2013 What are creationism, evolution, and intelligent design really about? Has materialism displaced God as the best explanation for our existence? Jay Richards and Guillermo Gonzales serve up a guide for the perplexed. |
| creation questions and answers: Searching for Adam Terry Mortenson, 2016-10-26 You can believe with great intellectual integrity what the Bible says about Adam and the origin and history of man! Though there are a growing number of books out on Adam, this one is unique with its multi-author combination of biblical, historical, theological, scientific, archaeological, and ethical arguments in support of believing in a literal Adam and the Fall. A growing number of professing evangelical leaders and scholars are doubting or denying a literal Adam and a literal Fall, which thereby undermines the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Last Adam, who came to undo the damaging consequences of Adam’s sin and restore us to a right relationship with our Creator. This book is increase your confidence in the truth of Genesis 1–11 and the gospel! Enhance your understanding pertaining to the biblical evidence for taking Genesis as literal historyDiscover the scientific evidence from genetics, fossils, and human anatomy for the Bible’s teaching about AdamUnderstand the moral, spiritual, and gospel reasons why belief in a literal Adam and Fall are essential for Christian orthodoxy |
| creation questions and answers: Seven Days That Divide the World John C. Lennox, 2011-08-23 What did the writer of Genesis mean by “the first day”? Is it a literal week or a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture? In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God’s intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis. |
| creation questions and answers: God of Creation - Bible Study Book Jen Wilkin, 2018 Dive into the first 11 chapters of Genesis by following three critical stages of understanding: comprehension, interpretation, and application. Teaching videos are key to the understanding of this study. Revisit familiar stories, challenge your basic knowledge, and discover deeper meanings in the text. As God reveals Himself through Scripture, we can only begin to understand ourselves when we first glimpse the character, attributes, and promises of our Creator. (10 sessions) |
| creation questions and answers: What is Creation Science? Henry Morris, Gary Parker, 2018-10-05 Explore the truth of science and faith... and what it means to you! Uncover evidences of Creation in living systems Unravel the questions of Creation and the laws of science Understand the vanishing case for evolution science Many Christians are not aware that many legitimate scientists embrace the Genesis explanation of origins. In What is Creation Science?, two of the most respected members of that group have given us the benefit of their knowledge. The book itself, though technical in places, is remarkably clear, and its focus is on a fair dialogue of the issues. So much so that many thousands of readers have taken to heart Dr. Parker's challenge, to Think About It! The creation/evolution question is not an issue that concerns only biologists on the one hand and religious people on the other. In one way or another, the issue permeates every field of academic study and every aspect of national life. It deals with two opposing basic worldviews - two philosophies of origins and destinies, of life and meaning. Consequently, it is (or should be) of special concern to everyone. |
| creation questions and answers: Creation Unfolding Ken P Coulson, 2020-02-07 Christian non-fiction |
| creation questions and answers: Created in God's Image Anthony A. Hoekema, 1994-09-06 ccording to Scripture, humankind was created in the image of God. Hoekema discusses the implications of this theme, devoting several chapters to the biblical teaching on God's image, the teaching of philosophers and theologians through the ages, and his own theological analysis. Suitable for seminary-level anthropology courses, yet accessible to educated laypeople. Extensive bibliography, fully indexed. |
| creation questions and answers: The Answers Book Ken Ham, Andrew Snelling, Carl Wieland, 1990 The authors attempt to present detailed answers to what they describe as the twelve most-asked questions on Genesis, creation and evolution. Their answers are based upon a literal interpretation of the Bible and thus a creationist interpretation of Genesis. |
| creation questions and answers: Bible Questions and Answers Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1999 Featuring over 3,000 of the most frequently asked Bible questions and answers, this quick reference is offered in a convenient, pocket-size format. |
| creation questions and answers: U.S. History P. Scott Corbett, Volker Janssen, John M. Lund, Todd Pfannestiel, Sylvie Waskiewicz, Paul Vickery, 2024-09-10 U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender. |
| creation questions and answers: Design Patterns Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, John Vlissides, 1995 Software -- Software Engineering. |
| creation questions and answers: Retrieving Augustine's Doctrine of Creation Gavin Ortlund, 2020-07-14 How might premodern exegesis of Genesis inform Christian debates about creation today? Pastor and theologian Gavin Ortlund retrieves Augustine's reading of Genesis 1-3 and considers how his premodern understanding of creation can help Christians today, shedding light on matters such as evolution, animal death, and the historical Adam and Eve. |
| creation questions and answers: Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design Zondervan,, 2017-11-21 Evolution--or the broader topic of origins--has enormous relevance to how we understand the Christian faith and how we interpret Scripture. Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design presents the current state of the conversation about origins among evangelicals representing four key positions: Young Earth Creationism - Ken Ham (Answers in Genesis) Old Earth (Progressive) Creationism - Hugh Ross (Reasons to Believe) Evolutionary Creation - Deborah B. Haarsma (BioLogos) Intelligent Design - Stephen C. Meyer (The Discovery Institute) The contributors offer their best defense of their position addressing questions such as: What is your position on origins - understood broadly to include the physical universe, life, and human beings in particular? What do you take to be the most persuasive arguments in defense of your position? How do you demarcate and correlate evidence about origins from current science and from divine revelation? What hinges on answering these questions correctly? This book allows each contributor to not only present the case for his or her view, but also to critique and respond to the critiques of the other contributors, allowing you to compare their beliefs in an open forum setting to see where they overlap and where they differ. |
| creation questions and answers: Why Won't They Listen Ken Ham, 2002 A lot of money and time is spent by Christians who have a passion to spread the gospel. Across the globe, this effort is paying off as seekers find Christ, the source of truth and peace. In many cultures, though, appeals made on behalf of the Christian faith are met with blank stares, indifference, even mocking hostility. Ken Ham, one of Christendom's most astute observers of evangelism, is convinced that compromise with evolutionary world views has virtually crippled preaching and teaching efforts, especially in Western societies. In this truly bold new book, Ham presents an ambitious plan to fulfill the Great Commission. A compelling writer and speaker, Ham deftly exposes the great flaws of Darwinism, and shows how compromise with this philosophy of death is killing the Church. By urging Christians to stand on the veracity of the Bible, Ham clears the jungle of tangled views of reality, and helps committed Christians see the path to effective evangelism. -- Amazon.com |
| creation questions and answers: Mr g Alan Lightman, 2012-10-30 Alan Lightman, the internationally bestselling author of Einstein's Dreams, presents Mr g, a celebration of the highs and lows of existence, on the grandest possible scale: the story of Creation, as told by God. Once before time existed, Mr g woke up from a nap and decided to create the universe. In the shimmering Void, where he lives with his Aunt Penelope and Uncle Deva, he creates time, space, and matter. Soon follow stars, planets, animate matter, consciousness,and intelligent beings with moral dilemmas. But the creation of space and time has unintended consequences, including the arrival of Belhor, a clever and devious rival. Belhor delights in needling Mr g, demanding explanations for the inexplicable, offering his own opinions on the fledgling universes, and maintaining the necessity of evil. As Mr g’s favorite universe grows, he discovers how an act of creation can change everything in the world—including the creator himself. |
| creation questions and answers: The Federalist Papers Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, James Madison, 2018-08-20 Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States. |
| creation questions and answers: Christianity for Skeptics Steve Kumar, 2012 An easy-to-read no-nonsense examination of the evidence for Christian belief--Cover. |
| creation questions and answers: Creation and Change Douglas F. Kelly, 2017-08-04 Revised and updated edition Authoritative look at the early chapters of Genesis Scholarly but accessible |
| creation questions and answers: Frankenstein Shelley, Mary, 2023-01-11 Frankenstein is a novel by Mary Shelley. It was first published in 1818. Ever since its publication, the story of Frankenstein has remained brightly in the imagination of the readers and literary circles across the countries. In the novel, an English explorer in the Arctic, who assists Victor Frankenstein on the final leg of his chase, tells the story. As a talented young medical student, Frankenstein strikes upon the secret of endowing life to the dead. He becomes obsessed with the idea that he might make a man. The Outcome is a miserable and an outcast who seeks murderous revenge for his condition. Frankenstein pursues him when the creature flees. It is at this juncture t that Frankenstein meets the explorer and recounts his story, dying soon after. Although it has been adapted into films numerous times, they failed to effectively convey the stark horror and philosophical vision of the novel. Shelley's novel is a combination of Gothic horror story and science fiction. |
| creation questions and answers: Animal Farm George Orwell, 2024 |
| creation questions and answers: The Answers Book for Kids: 22 questions from kids on Creation and the Fall Ken Ham, Cindy Malott, 2008 The Answers Book for Kids series is a unique collection from Ken Ham and the creative team at Answers in Genesis that answers some of the most difficult questions children have regarding the Bible and faith! This book will teach you:How did God create everything from nothing?Why was the first person that God created a boy?Why did God have Adam name the animals in the Garden of Eden?The serpent talked to Eve, so why can't snakes talk today?These answers will help you to impart a Biblical Worldview to Elementary aged students in your Church or Homeschool. This is the 1st book of a 6 volume set. |
| creation questions and answers: Biblical Worldview Mark L. Ward, 2017 |
| creation questions and answers: Creation Museum Signs Answers in Genesis, 2021-01-18 TAKE THE FAITH-BUILDING TEACHINGS OF THE CREATION MUSEUM EXHIBITS HOME WITH YOU.The Creation Museum in Kentucky is the perfect place to discover the true history of our world. Filled with world class exhibits, the museum takes guests on a tour through the Seven C's of History beginning in Genesis, showing the historical and scientific accuracy of Scripture. The biblical worldview provides the proper foundation for science while the naturalistic evolutionary worldview cannot account for intelligence, order, and every other condition necessary for scientific discovery. There is so much to see and learn that it can be difficult to remember it all. But now, with Creation Museum Signs, you can take the teachings home in one easy-to-use resource.Why is the Bible our authority and can it be trusted in every area?Did dinosaurs really live at the same time as man and were they on the Ark?How did Jesus Christ, the Last Adam, solve the problems introduced by the sin of the first man Adam?This resource gives readers a detailed look at the Creation Museum, opens the door for further study, and makes a great companion to the Ark Signs book. |
| creation questions and answers: The First Book of Moses, Called Genesis , 1999 Hailed as the most radical repackaging of the Bible since Gutenberg, these Pocket Canons give an up-close look at each book of the Bible. |
| creation questions and answers: Genesis David Guzik, 2018-04-02 Verse-by-verse commentary on the book of Genesis. |
| creation questions and answers: The New Answers Book Volume 2 Ken Ham, 2008-06-01 What happens when you have more “hot” questions on the Bible and creationism than you can answer in one book? You create a second volume! The New Answers Book 2 explores over 30 exciting and faith-affirming topics, including: The fall of Lucifer and the origin of evil When does life begin (and why does it matter)? Is evolution a religion (and why should I care)? Archaeology, Egyptian Chronology, and the great flood Could early biblical figures like Noah really live to over 900 years of age? What was the Star of Bethlehem (and how did the wise men follow it)? The “Evolutionization” of our culture — including intelligent design, gay marriage, Hollywood movies, and more! Explore these and other topics, answered biblically and logically in this book from the world’s largest apologetics ministry, Answers in Genesis. Contributors include Ken Ham, Dr. Andrew Snelling, Dr. Jason Lisle, Dr. Elizabeth Mitchell, Dr. Danny Faulkner, Mike Riddle, and more. |
| creation questions and answers: 40 Questions About Creation and Evolution Kenneth Keathley, Mark F. Rooker, 2014-10-10 Biblically and scientifically informed answers to pressing questions about the creation-evolution debate. This accessible volume evenly addresses the issues of modern science and the scriptural texts. The conservative evangelical authors are well-informed on contemporary scientific views of the universe and also carefully exegete the biblical texts that pertain to creation. They irenically consider the various angles of the debate and make constructive suggestions to reconcile science and the Bible. Those who are curious about the origins of life and the universe will want to read this book. Seminary students and serious college students will find this information critical, as an understanding of creation is vital to an effective apologetic in sharing the faith. |
| creation questions and answers: The Answers Book for Kids Volume 1 Ken Ham, Cindy Malott, 2008-07-01 The story of Creation and Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden are familiar Bible stories. But they also present a wonderful opportunity to share important biblical truths with eagerly questioning minds through answers that even the youngest believer can understand. Look inside to learn: How did God create everything from nothing? Why was the first person that God created a boy? Why did God have Adam name the animals? The serpent talked to Eve, so why can't snakes talk today? Children are never short of questions - and now there are answers to some of their most difficult ones regarding the Bible and faith! The new Answers Book for Kids series is a unique collection from Ken Ham and the creative team at Answers in Genesis. These answers will help you to impart a Biblical Worldview to Elementary aged students in your Church or Homeschool. This is the 1st book of a 4 volume set. |
| creation questions and answers: The Answers Book Ken Ham, Carl Wieland, Jonathan D. Sarfati, 1999 |
| creation questions and answers: Encyclopaedia Britannica Hugh Chisholm, 1910 This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style. |
| creation questions and answers: Solutions to Problems and Answers to Questions in Principles of Accounting Harry Anson Finney, 1923 |
| creation questions and answers: The New Answers Book 3 Ken Ham, Ham Ken, 2010-03 The third volume in this best-selling series compiled by Ken Ham, leading a powerful group of contributors to answer some of the most compelling questions of science and the Bible. From the outer edges of the known universe to the moment life begins, this continuing collection of answers will make an incredible impact on your life and your personal journey of faith. |
What are the 7 days of creation? - Bibleinfo.com
Watch 7 days of creation video . View full-size image. Before creation... "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was …
Did creation take place in 6 literal days? - Bibleinfo.com
The integrity of the weekly cycle continues and is an evidence for Creation week being composed of seven literal days. 5) Literal days vs. long periods of time. The view that each day of the …
Anyone else had their Creation credit card cancelled without ...
Nov 20, 2024 · For the past 8-10 years I've been the happy user of a Creation credit card which I took out because, at the time, it offered foreign currency transactions without the usual 2.75 …
Creation and Evolution - Bibleinfo.com
What does the Bible teach us about creation? God is the Creator. It's in the Bible, Genesis 1:1, NIV. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Many will cast doubt upon the …
34 facts about the Sabbath - Bibleinfo.com
The Sabbath is a memorial of creation. Every time we rest upon the seventh day, as God did at creation, we commemorate that grand event. (Exodus 20:11) It is also a sign between God …
Does evolution contradict the Bible? - Bibleinfo.com
7) Bible authors believed in the Creation narrative. Many of the authors of both Old Testament and New Testament clearly accepted the Creation account as accurate history: David (Psalm …
¿Cuáles son los 7 días de la creación? - Bibleinfo.com
Día 1: La luz “Y dijo Dios: Sea la luz; y fue la luz. Y vio Dios que la luz era buena; y separó Dios la luz de las tinieblas.
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Sep 25, 2008 · TWO days after the original date-not having recieved a letter and not knowing who I was now needing to pay, I phoned Creation. They said 1) Debt still with them 2) Did not …
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Jun 6, 2021 · Otherwise Currys will assume it is a new credit deal and not an addition to your existing creation account - and you will be hard credit searched again as if it is a new credit …
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? - Bibleinfo.com
In Creation, there are many creatures that were not mentioned by name that do exist. When thinking of dinosaurs, most first thoughts are of gargantuan, ferocious lizards. It makes it hard …
What are the 7 days of creation? - Bibleinfo.com
Watch 7 days of creation video . View full-size image. Before creation... "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was …
Did creation take place in 6 literal days? - Bibleinfo.com
The integrity of the weekly cycle continues and is an evidence for Creation week being composed of seven literal days. 5) Literal days vs. long periods of time. The view that each day of the …
Anyone else had their Creation credit card cancelled without ...
Nov 20, 2024 · For the past 8-10 years I've been the happy user of a Creation credit card which I took out because, at the time, it offered foreign currency transactions without the usual 2.75 …
Creation and Evolution - Bibleinfo.com
What does the Bible teach us about creation? God is the Creator. It's in the Bible, Genesis 1:1, NIV. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Many will cast doubt upon the …
34 facts about the Sabbath - Bibleinfo.com
The Sabbath is a memorial of creation. Every time we rest upon the seventh day, as God did at creation, we commemorate that grand event. (Exodus 20:11) It is also a sign between God …
Does evolution contradict the Bible? - Bibleinfo.com
7) Bible authors believed in the Creation narrative. Many of the authors of both Old Testament and New Testament clearly accepted the Creation account as accurate history: David (Psalm …
¿Cuáles son los 7 días de la creación? - Bibleinfo.com
Día 1: La luz “Y dijo Dios: Sea la luz; y fue la luz. Y vio Dios que la luz era buena; y separó Dios la luz de las tinieblas.
Creation Consumer Finance - Warning - MoneySavingExpert Forum
Sep 25, 2008 · TWO days after the original date-not having recieved a letter and not knowing who I was now needing to pay, I phoned Creation. They said 1) Debt still with them 2) Did not …
Curry’s Your Plan Creation Issue — MoneySavingExpert Forum
Jun 6, 2021 · Otherwise Currys will assume it is a new credit deal and not an addition to your existing creation account - and you will be hard credit searched again as if it is a new credit …
What does the Bible say about dinosaurs? - Bibleinfo.com
In Creation, there are many creatures that were not mentioned by name that do exist. When thinking of dinosaurs, most first thoughts are of gargantuan, ferocious lizards. It makes it hard …
