1. Mt. St. Helens is evidence for fast, catastrophic formation. This is at odds with the slow formation proposed by evolutionists. They believe it has take millions of years for the Colorado River to form the Grand Canyon. 2. Breached Dam Theory
1. In Spirit Lake, there are 1,000,000 logs floating. Logs get water logged in root end and have been found in upright floating positions on the bottom and are being buried in strata layers 2. Formation of coal
a) Peat bog theory b) Floating mat model—bottom of Spirit Lake is up to 3 feet thick in peat dominated by tree bark
1. Mt. St. Helens demonstrates the greatness of God "he toucheth the hills, and they smoke." Psalms 104:32b 2. The justice of God—All were warned 3. Mercy of God—"The Lord is ... not willing that any should perish..." 2 Peter 3:9 4. Meekness of God—He laid aside His power to come to man 5. At Mt. St. Helens, we saw what we thought was impossible to see.