Counsels on Secular Worldview

Counsel #5 — Dinos Were Real — See For Yourself!

Picture: Counsel #5 — Dinos Were Real — See For Yourself! CSe 45.1

Did dinosaurs actually exist? Did God create dinosaurs? The answer to both questions is yes. Numerous fossil dinosaur bones, including complete skeletons, have been found. Why doesn’t the Bible mention dinosaurs? Given the limited description of the preflood earth, it’s not surprising. Like many other animals, dinosaurs likely died out at the end of the flood or soon after. Initially, dinosaurs were not as vicious as their fossils suggest, similar to other animals that have since become dangerous. Animals have changed since creation. Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a pet dinosaur in heaven? In Wyoming, the Dinodig quarry, operated by creationists from Southwestern Adventist University, contains abundant dinosaur bones. Every June, volunteers dig for dinosaur bones there. Join them and discover for yourself that dinosaurs were real!^[44] CSe 45.2

“The secret things belong to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.” Deuteronomy 29:29 NIV CSe 45.3

“Science opens new wonders to our view; she soars high and explores new depths, but she brings nothing from her research that conflicts with divine revelation.” Ellen White in The Signs of the Times, March 20, 1884, par. 8 CSe 45.4

Reflect: Someday, what questions will you ask Jesus regarding earth origins and the fossil record? CSe 45.5

Left to right: Dinosaur, Eocene bat, Eocene fish, starfish CSe 45.6