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I am a creationist and I consider all the creation theories to be valid. But I never realized how important GAP is to that belief. Let me explain. I use BibleHub for my bible and I look at all the different translations. If you go to Genesis chapter ONE first we have Creation in verse one and two. The first day is verse 3,4 &5. This would create a GAP that would make ALL the creation beliefs true. Day one could have been billions of years ago. Day one could have been 13,000 years ago. OR a day could have been 24 hours or the week before we read about Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
For those who want to know more about GAP
For those who want to know more about GAP
- Genesis 1:1-2 (NIV):
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.”- Here, we see God’s initial act of creation—bringing forth the heavens and the earth. The earth is described as “formless and empty,” suggesting a state of chaos or unformed matter.
- The Gap Theory:
- The “gap theory” (also known as the “ruin-reconstruction theory” or “pre-Adamic gap theory”) proposes that there is a significant gap of time between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2. During this gap, various events could have occurred, including the fall of Satan, a pre-Adamic civilization, or a cataclysmic event that left the earth in its chaotic state.
- According to this view, the six days of creation described in Genesis 1:3-31 would then follow this initial gap period.
- Interpreting the Days of Creation:
- The days of creation in Genesis 1 are often a point of discussion. Some interpret them as literal 24-hour days, while others consider them as longer periods (such as epochs or ages).
- Here’s a breakdown of the days:
- Day 1: Light separated from darkness.
- Day 2: The sky (vault) created.
- Day 3: Dry land, seas, and vegetation.
- Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars.
- Day 5: Fish and birds.
- Day 6: Land animals and humans.
- Day 7: God rested.
- The Gap Theory and Flexibility:
- The gap theory allows for flexibility in interpreting the days. It accommodates both a young-earth view (where the days are literal) and an old-earth view (where the days represent longer periods).
- According to this perspective, the “gap” between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 could be vast, allowing for geological ages, cosmic events, or even the emergence of life before the six days of creation.
- Some proponents of the gap theory suggest that the fossil record and geological layers represent evidence from this pre-Genesis period.
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