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Originally posted by KellyJayThat gap theory requires that death occurred before the sin of man. That seems to contradict the teaching of scripture.
Another view some hold in scripture is the gap theory, where there is a
huge number of years between Gen 1:1 and 1:2. I have friends that believe
that, and a few of them know scripture very well, I've had hardy debates
with them. The belief holds that time was when the Dino's lived and so on.
I disagree with it, but I acknowledge it as possible.
Kelly
https://www.apologeticspress.org/apcontent.aspx?category=11&article=677
Why the Gap Theory won't work.
http://www.icr.org/article/826/
The Instructor
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyMy opinion, I don't believe there is a gap of time between the two verses;
On what authority would you disagree?
however, they made a case for it I will not reject it out of hand. So when
asked how old I think everything is I say I don't know, I believe it to be
a young universe, but acknowledge I could be wrong.
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJayYou may wish to look into the biblical concept of "Creation; Chaos; Restoration" (Genesis 1:1; Gap; Genesis 1;2).
My opinion, I don't believe there is a gap of time between the two verses;
however, they made a case for it I will not reject it out of hand. So when
asked how old I think everything is I say I don't know, I believe it to be
a young universe, but acknowledge I could be wrong.
Kelly
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyLike I said, I've gotten deeply into this discussion with several people I
You may wish to look into the biblical concept of "Creation; Chaos; Restoration" (Genesis 1:1; Gap; Genesis 1;2).
know. It isn't something I just brushed upon, I disagree with it, but I do
acknowledge it is possible. The bottom line for me is our relationship with
God through Jesus Christ, either you are right with God through Jesus or
not, it isn't that you believe the universe is billions, 10s of billions, or
thousands of years old. I don't think God has a check list on what we
thought was true and we were wrong about, but does care if we have God's
Spirit, that we are walking with him in His Grace and Truth, He is after all
our Lord and Savior.
Kelly
Originally posted by KellyJayWe don't have the book of Genesis in our possession to use as doorstops; its truths are provided for us to understand.
Like I said, I've gotten deeply into this discussion with several people I
know. It isn't something I just brushed upon, I disagree with it, but I do
acknowledge it is possible. The bottom line for me is our relationship with
God through Jesus Christ, either you are right with God through Jesus or
not, it isn't that you believe the universe is billions, ...[text shortened]... hat we are walking with him in His Grace and Truth, He is after all
our Lord and Savior.
Kelly
Originally posted by RJHindsLike I said, I disagree with it and don't feel the need to defend or attack it.
That gap theory requires that death occurred before the sin of man. That seems to contradict the teaching of scripture.
https://www.apologeticspress.org/apcontent.aspx?category=11&article=677
Why the Gap Theory won't work.
http://www.icr.org/article/826/
The Instructor
Kelly
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Originally posted by KellyJayHe does create; His Omnipotence does allow for a Period of Chaos for His own purpose relating to a temporary habitation for Fallen Angels; and does cause the eventual Restoration in preparation for the creation of man. There is no 'rest'.
I agree with you, if God does not create, why bother with the rest?
Kelly
Originally posted by RJHindsIt comes from people who read it, I cannot say Gen 1:1 and 1:2 are not
I disagree with the Gap Theory too, because it is wrong. There is no need for you to defend or attack it, because it is not in the Holy Bible.
The Instructor
in the Bible, I just disagree with their views.
Kelly
Originally posted by RJHindsJust because it isn't in the bible, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The Bible, Word of God, is like an instruction manual. Jesus described himself as the cornerstone. We are to start and build on it, but the bible is not the end all.
I disagree with the Gap Theory too, because it is wrong. There is no need for you to defend or attack it, because it is not in the Holy Bible.
The Instructor
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Originally posted by PudgenikThere is no room for a gap if it all took place in 6 days like is written in the Holy Bible. If we can't except this clear account as written, why shouldn't Christians doubt everything else written in the Holy Bible like the atheists do?
Just because it isn't in the bible, doesn't mean it doesn't exist. The Bible, Word of God, is like an instruction manual. Jesus described himself as the cornerstone. We are to start and build on it, but the bible is not the end all.
The Instructor