![]() 3 Jesus states that Satan was a murderer “ from the beginning” ( John 8:44). Adam’s creation was, according to Jesus, “ from the beginning” ( Matt. Jesus read the text as history and accepted the plain-language meaning of Genesis 1-3. This majority view faces seven very difficult questions in my opinion. However, the current majority has solved the apparent antinomy between the Bible and science this way: the Bible does not teach the traditional/plain-language view of cosmology rather, it teaches a view of cosmology that is indifferent to or allows for long ages of science and (for some) the evolution of Adam from biological predecessors. The day will come when Christians must admit that Moses and God intended to present creation in the recent past. I do not think future church historians will accept the recent solution. ![]() All six views agree on one basic point: Neither Moses nor God intended for readers to think of Genesis 1–2 as establishing a real, chronological segment of 144 hours of creative activity-an interpretation that, together with the genealogies of Genesis 1–11 and other chronological references in the Old Testament, would put the creation of the universe somewhere around 4,000 years before Christ. Recently scholars, at times nuancing these first three views, suggest that genre considerations, ancient Near Eastern parallels and/or analogical days resolve the conflict. The first of these teachings were the gap theory, then the day/age theory, and finally the framework hypothesis. Within evangelicalism over the last century and a half, a number of Old Testament scholars, if not a majority, have taught that the Bible does not teach the traditional/plain-language view. One prominent, lifelong evangelical Old Testament scholar even said on national TV about evolution, “To deny that reality will make us a cult, some odd group that is not really interacting with the real world.” 1 A number of Old Testament scholars, if not a majority, have taught that the Bible does not teach the traditional/plain-language view. However, for many evangelicals, a Copernican revolution has happened, and only backward, unthinking Christians would believe that the Bible teaches young-earth creationism. What surprised me most in all this was the difficulty we had in finding one single nationally known Old Testament scholar who would support a traditional, plain-language reading of Genesis 1–2.Ī plain-language reading of the Bible produces the idea that Adam was created by God without biological ancestors, and God’s creation of the universe occurred in the relatively recent past and happened over a period of six days similar to the ones experienced by the original audience of Genesis. A generous private donation to the conference meant we could fly in many world-class scholars to present different views on Genesis 1–2. My college recently hosted a conference on an Evangelical reading of Genesis 1–3. Why I Believe in 24-Hour Day, Young Earth Creationism Introduction Three Other Good Summaries from Scholars.There are highly educated geologists and paleontologists who affirm the possibility of young earth creationism.New views about Genesis 1–2 are inconsistent with inerrancy as traditionally interpreted.Theistic evolution’s God is not the God of the Bible.Even modern critical scholars think the traditional view reflects the authorial intent of the text.The plain-language reading is the traditional view.It is the most natural reading of the Hebrew text (not day/age, “God’s workdays”, or “non-chronological, 24-hour days”).Disciples follow Jesus, they do not teach Him.Jesus allowed the Gospel of Luke to trace his genealogy to Adam.Jesus was not just a man, but participated in creation as God. ![]() Jesus read the text as history and accepted the plain-language meaning of Genesis 1–3.With great compassion, she will help you identify your father wounds and offers practical tools to help you overcome insecurity, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and trouble connecting with God as your loving heavenly father. Today our guest will share her own story of father wounds, along with eye-opening examples from wounded women in Scripture who were transformed by the love of God. Even your relationship with God can feel tenuous, but there is hope. If you have been hurt, neglected, rejected, or abandoned by your father, it may feel like every aspect of life is affected by that broken trust. Join us to know not only WHAT you believe but WHY you believe it. Thankfully, God has provided the answers-in Scripture! Today, our guest will outline the essentials of the Christian faith, laying the groundwork for discussion and understanding. Who is God? Why am I here? How should I live? These are just a few of the pressing questions that must be answered in every person's life.
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