Originally posted by Bosse de NageCould that not mean? That God spoke and things were done. GOD does not create according to our understanding. HE creates according to HIS Wisdom and HIS Understanding. If there was any type of evolution. It was evolution that was created by GOD. Created according to the Wisdom and Understanding of GOD.
(1:11-13)
"Let the earth bring forth grass"
Plants are made on the third day before there was a sun to drive their photosynthetic processes (1:14-19). Notice, though, that God lets "the earth bring forth" the plants, rather than creating them directly. Maybe Genesis is not so anti-evolution after all.
Edit: That's enough for now.
Originally posted by HalitoseTHE WORD clearly says in GENESIS 2:6. That there was a mist that came up from the earth. That watered the entire earth. There is no "vapour canopy theory" or the collapse of said theory. That I donot believe is from the WORD OF GOD. That seems to be a Sciencetific theory.
Erm... Lower water = ocean. Higher water = Water vapour in the form of clouds.
Some creationists use this as a basis for the "vapour canopy" theory which supposedly collapsed during the flood.
Originally posted by blindfaith101I think that I literally get a bit dumber when I read this, or any one of your posts. Can you at least try?
THE WORD clearly says in GENESIS 2:6. That there was a mist that came up from the earth. That watered the entire earth. There is no "vapour canopy theory" or the collapse of said theory. That I donot believe is from the WORD OF GOD. That seems to be a Sciencetific theory.
"That seems to be a Sciencetific theory."
For the love of GOD, if you're going to argue against something, at least make sure you spell it correctly...
Originally posted by Bosse de NageGENESIS 1:6-8
What happened to the solid firmament that separated them? What need for a solid firmament to separate ocean and clouds in the first place?
I seem to recall that belief in the solid firmament persisted until the likes of Copernicus debunked it.
Does not THE BIBLE say that there is a firmament. that was in the mist of the waters. Above and under the firmament. Which divided the waters from the waters. There is nothing in THE BIBLE that's states that this firmament was solid. In fact the firmament was called heaven by GOD.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageAll scripture is given by inspiration of GOD, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 TIMOTHY 3:16.
Perhaps the firmament had windows?
“Let there be a firmament to separate the waters from the waters” (Genesis 1:6). Exactly what did the biblical writers picture when they had God create “the firmament”? They must have been thinking of something like a giant version of the Astrodome. The “firmament,” as the very word, containing the element “firm,” ...[text shortened]... which denotes “a dome beaten out of metal sheets.” http://www.infidelguy.com/heaven_sky.htm[/b]
Those BIBLICAL Writers inspired by THE HOLY SPIRIT, to write what GOD gave them to write. They accepted and believed what THE HOLY SPIRIT gave them without question. Were they not in the frame of mind to let the HOLY SPIRIT work with them, which gave them the faith to do so.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageThe firmament does have windows such that are mention in the Bible.
Perhaps the firmament had windows?
“Let there be a firmament to separate the waters from the waters” (Genesis 1:6). Exactly what did the biblical writers picture when they had God create “the firmament”? They must have been thinking of something like a giant version of the Astrodome. The “firmament,” as the very word, containing the element “firm,” ...[text shortened]... which denotes “a dome beaten out of metal sheets.” http://www.infidelguy.com/heaven_sky.htm[/b]
GENESIS 7:11
GENESIS 8:2
2 KINGS 7:2,19
MALACHI 3:10
Maybe some one would like to purchase Jason Gastrich's "Skeptics Annoted Bible: Corrected and Explained."
I've had an oppurnity to read some selections from this text. What I read there as well as JG's performance in online debates leads me to believe that he is an xian conman. Nevertheless, I'm sure he'd be right up a few peoples' alleys here.
You know this thread reminds me to count my blessings: No word from Darfius in months.
Originally posted by blindfaith101Thanks for your input, BF. I assume that you'd attribute our inability to perceive the firmament, or its windows, to sensory incapacity on our part rather than any inaccuracy in the Bible. I think it's fair to say the same goes for the rest of the scientific objections--our science simply isn't up to scratch when it comes to explaining what the Bible reveals.
The firmament does have windows such that are mention in the Bible.
If no literalist can mount an argument different to BF's (specifically, an argument based on human science), I will assume that he speaks for you all, and declare this thread dead dead dead dead.
Originally posted by Bosse de NageThis thread was doomed from the start IMO. Figurative language is inherent to communication.
Thanks for your input, BF. I assume that you'd attribute our inability to perceive the firmament, or its windows, to sensory incapacity on our part rather than any inaccuracy in the Bible. I think it's fair to say the same goes for the rest of the scientific objections--our science simply isn't up to scratch when it comes to explaining what the Bibl ...[text shortened]... science), I will assume that he speaks for you all, and declare this thread dead dead dead dead.