Just a question. Have you heard of the Time gap theory? The gap of time between Gen.1:1-1:2. I've even seen that taught wrong too. But if done proper I believe the earth has no biblical date and humanity can be biblcally dated. Old earth, and humanity approx. 6,000 yrs. old. I don't hear of it too much. And yet it seems to hold water. Anyway just a question, and or a thought.
Yes, I know about the gap theory. There are a number of problems with it. First of all there is no basis for seeing a gap between verse 1 and verse 2. You have the conjuction "and" at the start of verse two, which means that Gen 1 and 2 are part of the same sentence. "God created the heavens and the earth and the death was then formless and void". Verse 2 follows on directly from God's action in verse 1.
I also believe Lucifer ruled the earth in that time gap and eventually led a revolt against God. And God had to shut it(earth) down. All the evil locked away in the bottomless pit. Gen.1:2 restoring the earth for mankind. The sun allowed to give it's light to the earth once again. I believe some verses in the bible speak of the original creation, while others speak of the gen.1:2 restoration. Gen. 1:2,9 also a universal flood. But it is still called a theory.
Now I can't find my notes on it. But I heard it said that the second verse could be read,"but the earth had become..." I think in the Hebrew it bares it out. And one of many time gaps is Isaiah 61:2 right in the middle of the verse. I guess I'd call gen.1:1 original creation, and gen. 1:2 a restoration. It was a new concept to me once, the more I checked into it...well one day when I see him God may have to set me straight on a lot of things.
I found my notes on gen.1:2. I see the word for "was" in the Hebrew is hayah. And means "became" or "to become". And the word "and" in the Hebrew is "waw" and means "and or but". Sorry I just came across my notes. And yeah I put the dinosaurs in that time gap as well.
he meaning of day in Genesis 1 is defined by the context there — the Hebrew word for day, yôm, is used with the words evening and morning, and the days are numbered (first day, second day, etc.). Whenever yôm is used in such a context, it is always an ordinary day, never a long period of time.
as much geological work in one day as could be accomplished by uniform natural processes in a thousand years. It is even intriguing (though probably meaningless) to note that two billion years (which is about the current geological estimate for the time required to deposit the earths sedimentary rocks, would correspond roughly to six thousand years of Biblical history (during which the earths sediments have actually been laid down, most of them at the time of the Flood)
In context, however, it has nothing to do with creation week, but rather with the last-days conflict between evolutionary uniformitarianism and Biblical-creationist catastrophism (II Peter 3:3-6). In effect, Peter is not saying that one day means a thousand years but rather than one day is with the Lord like a thousand years. That is, Gods judgment on a wicked world will do as much ,,,
The verse is making the point that God is above and beyond time, and any length of time is the same to him. It illustrates the point that a day to God can be any number of things.
Just a question. Have you heard of the Time gap theory? The gap of time between Gen.1:1-1:2. I've even seen that taught wrong too. But if done proper I believe the earth has no biblical date and humanity can be biblcally dated. Old earth, and humanity approx. 6,000 yrs. old. I don't hear of it too much. And yet it seems to hold water. Anyway just a question, and or a thought.
peace!
turbo1016 2 years ago
Yes, I know about the gap theory. There are a number of problems with it. First of all there is no basis for seeing a gap between verse 1 and verse 2. You have the conjuction "and" at the start of verse two, which means that Gen 1 and 2 are part of the same sentence. "God created the heavens and the earth and the death was then formless and void". Verse 2 follows on directly from God's action in verse 1.
ukchristian28 2 years ago
Verse 1 talks about the creation of matter itself.
In the next video I argue from the book of Jon that a cloud surrounded the earth which is why it was dark.
If the gap theory is true, isn't it strange that God did not create the crowning glory of His work at the end of the first creation: mankind itself?
How could God look at His creation and say it was "very good" with the presence of fallen angels present in that creation.
No, the gap theory is too problematic I'm afraid:).
ukchristian28 2 years ago
I also believe Lucifer ruled the earth in that time gap and eventually led a revolt against God. And God had to shut it(earth) down. All the evil locked away in the bottomless pit. Gen.1:2 restoring the earth for mankind. The sun allowed to give it's light to the earth once again. I believe some verses in the bible speak of the original creation, while others speak of the gen.1:2 restoration. Gen. 1:2,9 also a universal flood. But it is still called a theory.
peace!
turbo1016 2 years ago
Now I can't find my notes on it. But I heard it said that the second verse could be read,"but the earth had become..." I think in the Hebrew it bares it out. And one of many time gaps is Isaiah 61:2 right in the middle of the verse. I guess I'd call gen.1:1 original creation, and gen. 1:2 a restoration. It was a new concept to me once, the more I checked into it...well one day when I see him God may have to set me straight on a lot of things.
peace!
turbo1016 2 years ago
I found my notes on gen.1:2. I see the word for "was" in the Hebrew is hayah. And means "became" or "to become". And the word "and" in the Hebrew is "waw" and means "and or but". Sorry I just came across my notes. And yeah I put the dinosaurs in that time gap as well.
turbo1016 2 years ago
The blind beating the blind.
Goodness.
hairyreasoner 3 years ago 2
gan on kinghorn.
northeast Enland.
all the way.
notscared1 3 years ago
Time means nothing to the infanant
hellavadeal 3 years ago
he meaning of day in Genesis 1 is defined by the context there — the Hebrew word for day, yôm, is used with the words evening and morning, and the days are numbered (first day, second day, etc.). Whenever yôm is used in such a context, it is always an ordinary day, never a long period of time.
Arguments from defenders bible
kut77less 3 years ago
as much geological work in one day as could be accomplished by uniform natural processes in a thousand years. It is even intriguing (though probably meaningless) to note that two billion years (which is about the current geological estimate for the time required to deposit the earths sedimentary rocks, would correspond roughly to six thousand years of Biblical history (during which the earths sediments have actually been laid down, most of them at the time of the Flood)
kut77less 3 years ago
This is a quote mine and it is not defining day
In context, however, it has nothing to do with creation week, but rather with the last-days conflict between evolutionary uniformitarianism and Biblical-creationist catastrophism (II Peter 3:3-6). In effect, Peter is not saying that one day means a thousand years but rather than one day is with the Lord like a thousand years. That is, Gods judgment on a wicked world will do as much ,,,
kut77less 3 years ago
Great video =D
FranzDuckVideos 3 years ago
2 Peter rather. Sorry
Andrewkinghorn15 3 years ago
My reply explains the exact point that Peter 2 is invalid.
Andrewkinghorn15 3 years ago
The verse is making the point that God is above and beyond time, and any length of time is the same to him. It illustrates the point that a day to God can be any number of things.
ukchristian28 3 years ago
Your awesome ukchristian we just disagree on genesis.
Andrewkinghorn15 3 years ago
First 2 view!
aaronk1994 3 years ago
Wow.
joebevins1999 2 years ago
You liked it?
ukchristian28 2 years ago