IMPORTANT FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS
Biblical Kinds vs Species
What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Understanding God's Biblical Biological Classification of Life
In the Bible, God uses the term 'Kinds' to classify plant and animal life. Science uses another classification system of 'Species' and 'Families.' It's important to understand the difference.
For Example: There is one Dog 'Kind' and a whole lot of 'trait variations' or breeds within that one dog kind. Generally, each 'kind' can reproduced within its own kind, but not outside its kind.
NOTE: The term 'KINDS' is closer to the secular biological classification of 'FAMILY' rather than 'SPECIES' (which is at the bottom).
Explaining Biblical Kinds
3 min | Dominic Statham
DESTROYING Macro "Big Change" Evolution in Under 3 Minutes
3 min
MICRO-EVOLUTION
COMMONLY OBSERVED
"SMALL CHANGES" in one 'kind' of animal, often called 'trait variations.' Example: Dogs which have different colors, sizes, features, but are still dogs.
MACRO-EVOLUTION
NEVER OBSERVED
"BIG CHANGES" over long periods of time. One 'kind' of animal changing into a completely different and new 'kind' of animal.
The Evolution Establishment profess Evolution to be true based upon what they call Micro-Evolution: Small Changes within an animal 'kind' - which most just call 'trait variations' within a 'kind' - easily recognizable by all.
Using this same Evolutionary Methodology AND continuing to use the dog 'kind' in this discussion...
- it would be like the foolishness of declaring a Labradoodle Dog to be a new species and its existence as proof of the Theory of Evolution.
Labradoodles are bred from Poodle and Labrador dogs. Biblical Creationists know this is not a new 'kind' of animal, just God's pre-programmed design for variations within the dog 'kind.'
The Evolution Establishment also teaches Macro-Evolution: Big Changes 'over long periods of time' - one 'kind' transitioning into or 'evolving' into another 'kind' - yet no transitional evidence has ever been found that that holds up to scientific scrutiny. The 'Missing Link' is still missing! They continue to believe in Macro-Evolution, against standard scientific methodology, based only upon a blind-faith and desire to support the idea of a godless creation.
Creationist Stumps Evolutionary Professors with ONE Question
8 min
from "Evolution vs God"
a 38 minute Documentary
Short Videos
God Designed Inheritable 'Trait Variations' into each 'Kind'
that Adapts to Changes in their Environment
2 min
Epigenetic = "outside of genetics"
inherited traits and changes to cell functions that happen without changes to DNA
Continuous Environmental Tracking (CET)
Science classifies life into 'Species'
In the Bible, God uses 'Kinds'
What's the Difference? and Why it Matters.
4 min | Answers in Genesis Canada
Biblical Kinds in More Detail
START AT min 2 | 10 min | Dr. Kurt Wise
‘Species’ vs ‘Kinds’ on Noah’s Ark
2 min
In Depth Videos
Articles
Kind, Species, and What’s in a Name? - Answers in Genesis
How the Biblical Model Better Explains the Natural WorldVariation and Natural Selection versus Evolution - Creation Ministry Intl
Variation, Yes; Evolution, No - Answers in Genesis
Evolution” of Finch Beaks - Answers in Genesis
Evolution Defined: “Macro vs. Micro” Evolution - Answers in Genesis
What Is The Difference Between Macroevolution And Microevolution? - Institute for Creation Research
Looking at the Original Kinds - Creation Ministry Intl
How much change could occur within the ‘kinds’ of creatures mentioned in Genesis?Created Kinds (Baraminology) - Answers in Genesis
Trait Variation: Engineered Alleles, Yes! Random Mutations, No! - Institute for Creation Research
CAUTION: A Genetics Science Article SEE ALSO: Mendelian InheritanceWhat Does the Hebrew Word for 'Kinds' Mean? - Creation Ministry Intl
Where Did the Races Come From? - Institute for Creation Research
Books
Extant Ark Kinds: Amphibian and Reptile Kinds - Answers in Genesis
Softcover | eBook | 112 pages | Teens - Adults
Amphibian and Reptile Kinds is a collection of papers previously published in the Answers Research Journal discussing the methodologies and rationale behind the research for the Ark Encounter exhibits.
Books for Kids
Awesome Facts About Animals - Answers in Genesis
Hardcover | 128 pages | Children Age 7 and up
Awesome Facts About Animals will help children learn and read about God’s wisdom and creativity in the animal kingdom. Explore awesome facts about animals along with truths about creation and animal kinds.How Many Animals Were on the Ark? - Understanding the Animal Kinds - Answers in Genesis
Hardcover | eBook | 64 pages | Children Age 8 and up | view promo video
Discover why Noah probably needed only a few thousand animals, and how he and his family could have cared for all life on the Ark during the flood.
DVDs / Video
Determining the Ark Kinds - How Many Animals Were on the Ark? - Answers in Genesis
DVD | Video Download | 33 min | Teens-Adults
What does it mean when it says that God created the animals to reproduce 'after their kind'? Find out in this illustrated lecture by Dr. Jean Lightner. Recent research may shock you!The Animal Kinds - Sing & Learn Along with Buddy Davis - Answers in Genesis
DVD | Video Download | 30 min | Children Ages 5 to 11 | watch clip
Join Buddy Davis and children at the Creation Museum’s gardens and petting zoo as they learn about the amazing animal kinds that God created. Includes teaching on animal design features, sing-along songs, and a gospel presentation.