7 Keys to Discovering Genesis Is True: How to Inspire Others with Persuasive Insights to the Truth of Biblical Creation

By Dennis R. Petersen

Do you want a simple guide book to clarify Genesis creation and glorify Jesus Christ? This book lays out a simple road map for your journey of discovery. This logical series of clear and concise discussions will help you walk through a conversation with a loved one or any open-minded friend who has been misled by evolutionist confusion. Throughout the book you will find memorable quotes and humorous nuggets that will bring a smile to your face and a-ha moments to your heart.Here is a step-by-step strategy to ask great questions leading to solid biblical answers. You know people, confused about creation in Genesis and a logical understanding of the origin of everything. Now you have not only facts of science but also a delightful way to help others grasp God's truth on the topic.The introduction gives an amazing fact about the Bible. In "Why Should You Read This Book?" the author affirms that God invites us to challenge His Word by asking questions.Ben Russell, author (CreationTales.com) writes:Dennis Petersen lays out a simple guide to clarify Genesis creation and glorify Jesus Christ. Even young students can easily follow this logical series of clear and concise discussions to walk loved ones through a conversation about how they have been misled by evolutionist confusion.Each chapter begins with a question that leads to a clear conclusion.What does the word of God do in men's hearts?Can you believe that logic actually does more than just support the truth of creation?What do you suppose is the most fundamental purpose for nature?What does the Cosmos really show us is happening all the time?Can random chance really produce increasing complexity of living creatures?Can people truly evolve from pond scum?Do simple forms really evolve into complex forms of life over time?Are you ready to discover the knowledge of God?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Mar 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781098032173

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7 Keys to Discovering Genesis Is True

How to Inspire Others with Persuasive Insights to the Truth of Biblical Creation

Dennis R. Petersen

Copyright © 2020 by Dennis Petersen

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Table of Contents

What is your definition of faith?

Have you ever heard of the little bombardier beetle?

What? Do you really think that time itself has creative power?

The Real Surprise

What about bionic inventions inspired by everyday miracles in nature?

What Is Your Objective—Your Purpose—Your Goal?

So why do intelligent people believe in materialistic evolutionism?

What Readers of 7 Keys Are Saying

As a dad, I want my kids to discover that the world is filled with the fingerprints of God. This book by Dennis Petersen provides a toolbox to help me in that adventure. Together, we can discover how the truths of creation affirm the reality of God’s word—and teach us to glorify our Creator.

—Virgil Meyer

Seminars and field trips with Dennis Petersen blessed our creation science work (debates, writing, speaking, field trips, workshops) during forty years of our ministry with ICR, AiG, and on our own. Like Dennis, we have no intention of retiring from the battle for the next generation, and we look forward to using his exciting new book and approach in our own ministry to the glory of God’s Word Written and Living in Jesus Christ!

—Dr. Gary and Mary Parker

CreationAdventuresMuseum.org

In 7 Keys to Discovering Genesis Is True, Dennis Petersen has laid out a clear road map for any student to understand the works of God in Creation and the Word of God in Scripture. This is an invaluable handbook for real education to teach one how to think critically. As college campuses and secular grade schools increasingly resemble indoctrination gulags, it is vital to ask tough, probing questions to seek clear and honest answers in the real world and confirmed in the timeless truths of the Bible.

—Dr. Peter Hammond, Director

Frontline Ministries, South Africa

Our generation needs the information and evidence in this book. Embracing this creation evidence can re-structure your entire life and affect the destinies of those you hold dear.

—Carl Baugh, Founder and Director of the

Creation Evidence Museum of Texas

Having worked with teens and millennials, in a biblical creation context, for the past 20 years, I can confidently say that Appendix Two and Three will provide needed facts to allow them to stand firm on the Truth of Genesis.

—Otis Kline, Founding Director of Glendive Dinosaur & Fossil Museum, Glendive, Montana

Dennis Petersen’s 7 Keys gives us a working key to unlock a mysterious door, helping parents guide kids to connect their minds and hearts to the practical necessity of accepting, maintaining, and contending for essential Genesis Truth. It’s especially useful for K-12 Christian schools and home schools.

—E. Ray Moore, Th.M., Chaplain (LT.COL) USAR Ret, founder, director of the Exodus Mandate Project

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How You Should Read This Book

Each chapter in this book is titled with a question. It’s designed to lead you to discover the concluding statement at the end of the chapter. You can use those questions yourself as you engage in conversation with others. Be sure you get their permission to ask them a question before you start into a speech trying to persuade them of something you’ve discovered to be true. One way to do that is to simply ask: Did you know…? and then fill in the topic of your discovery. If they are interested in your opening comment, they might ask you a question, but it is better if you follow your observation with another question like: Would you like to see what I discovered next? Remember, the mind is like a parachute…it only works when it is open. Your job is to see if a person is open-minded before you attempt to persuade them about the truth of something. You can’t win an argument when your challenger has his heels dug into the ground, trying to prevent you from persuading him to embrace what you have to say. Besides, your heavenly assignment is not to win arguments anyway. However, you can inspire someone who is curious to know more about what you know and why you believe what you believe.

Tips on How to Use This Book

The Bible tells us that the Word of God is alive and powerful. I discovered that truth for myself as I really began to read it with the deliberate intent to understand what God was trying to convey to me personally. I’ve found something wonderfully mysterious when I approach a text in the Bible with the attitude of honestly desiring to have Almighty God communicate to me in a deeply personal way. It’s sort of like when you were a kid opening a Chinese fortune cookie, but far more exciting. We should expect to discover a prophetic sort of insight—a confirmation that speaks truth about something we are hoping to understand better.

You will notice as you begin reading this book that certain scripture quotations are inserted with emphasis. They stand out to help you focus on Biblical insights that go right to the heart of the matter being discussed in the text. I hope you take the time to actually read those verses aloud to yourself. When you do, they can reinforce the impact of the passage to the point being made in the text. Reading scripture out loud makes the message doubly relevant to you.

As you read this book, look for the gems that you will be able to use like shiny lures when you go fishing. When you are equipped with the right lures you are better able to attract the attention of your target audience. Because curiosity is such a natural way to capture a person’s attention, use questions that invite your listener to uncover a new discovery that you have made. Be sure to come across as a fellow learner with humility rather than with a superior attitude. You never want to talk down to someone, even if he is much younger than you.

You might also get some ideas for how to word your discussions by reading out loud some of the other lines of text in this little book.

Now for a very important observation about the most miraculous book that has ever been written…

What is the central thought of the Bible? For readers of the English King James Bible, there are two interesting discoveries to possibly alert our attention.

The Heart of the Bible?

It turns out that the middle chapter of the entire Bible is Psalm 117. There are 594 chapters up to, and including, Psalm 116. There are also 594 Chapters counting from Psalm 118 to the end of the Bible.

This makes Psalm 117 the center chapter of the Bible. Psalm 117 is also the shortest Psalm. It has only two verses. Take a look at it.

O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him all ye people. For His merciful kindness is great toward us, and the truth of the Lord endureth forever. Praise