Doctrine of Creation (The Six Days of Creation)
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The Six Days of Creation
The Six Days of Creation
Were they days or ages???
Were they days or ages???
There are those who believe that the days in Genesis 1 were normal 24 hour days (just as Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are normal 24 hour days).
There are those who believe that the days in Genesis 1 were normal 24 hour days (just as Sunday, Monday and Tuesday are normal 24 hour days).
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
There are others who believe that the days in Genesis 1 were not 24 hour days, but that each day represented an age (a long period of time).
There are others who believe that the days in Genesis 1 were not 24 hour days, but that each day represented an age (a long period of time).
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
They believe that each "day-age" lasted thousands or perhaps even millions of years.
They believe that each "day-age" lasted thousands or perhaps even millions of years.
This is called the "day-age" theory.
This is called the "day-age" theory.
WHAT DOES GOD SAY?
WHAT DOES GOD SAY?
EXODUS 20:11—"For in ______ ___________ the LORD _____________ heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is."
EXODUS 20:11—"For in ______ ___________ the LORD _____________ heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is."
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Why do some people say that these 6 days were really ages?
Why do some people say that these 6 days were really ages?
Evolutionary scientists BELIEVE that life in its present form (including men, monkeys, giraffes, kangaroos, birds, fish, plants and all life as we know it today) is the product of an evolutionary process that has lasted about 4 BILLION YEARS (more or less, depending on the latest theories)!
Evolutionary scientists BELIEVE that life in its present form (including men, monkeys, giraffes, kangaroos, birds, fish, plants and all life as we know it today) is the product of an evolutionary process that has lasted about 4 BILLION YEARS (more or less, depending on the latest theories)!
That is a very long time!
That is a very long time!
For the evolutionists it would be appropriate like to RE-WRITE Exodus 20:11 as follows:
For the evolutionists it would be appropriate like to RE-WRITE Exodus 20:11 as follows:
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
"For in 4,000,000,000 years there evolved the heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is."
"For in 4,000,000,000 years there evolved the heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is."
How many DAYS is 4,000,000,000 years? How many days are there in one year? __________ DAYS
How many DAYS is 4,000,000,000 years? How many days are there in one year? __________ DAYS
4,000,000,000 YEARS (the time needed for evolution)
4,000,000,000 YEARS (the time needed for evolution)
X 365 DAYS (number of days in a year)
X 365 DAYS (number of days in a year)
________________________________
________________________________
1,460,000,000,000 DAYS
1,460,000,000,000 DAYS
or
or
1 TRILLION, 460 BILLION DAYS!!!
1 TRILLION, 460 BILLION DAYS!!!
God
God says in Exodus 20:11 that it took _____________ DAYS to create the world and all of its life forms.
EVOLUTIONISTS
Evolutionists say in their science books that it took ___________________________ DAYS for life to evolve to its present form.
God
God says in Exodus 20:11 that it took _____________ DAYS to create the world and all of its life forms.
EVOLUTIONISTS
Evolutionists say in their science books that it took ___________________________ DAYS for life to evolve to its present form.
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
WHAT A DIFFERENCE!
It is amazing and wonderful what our GREAT GOD can do in just six days!
It is amazing and wonderful what our GREAT GOD can do in just six days!
It is sad and pitiful that the god of the evolutionists (the god of chance) needs so much time to get his work done!
It is sad and pitiful that the god of the evolutionists (the god of chance) needs so much time to get his work done!
But the evolutionists believe that if you have enough TIME, anything is possible!
But the evolutionists believe that if you have enough TIME, anything is possible!
They believe in this simple formula:
They believe in this simple formula:
PLENTY OF TIME + PLENTY OF CHANCE (lots of luck!) = AMAZING RESULTS (plants, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, people, etc.)
PLENTY OF TIME + PLENTY OF CHANCE (lots of luck!) = AMAZING RESULTS (plants, fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, people, etc.)
Let’s see if this is really true:
Let’s see if this is really true:
Suppose you had a monkey pounding away at a typewriter at a record speed of 12 keys each second.
Suppose you had a monkey pounding away at a typewriter at a record speed of 12 keys each second.
The monkey strikes the keys in a random fashion.
The monkey strikes the keys in a random fashion.
How long would it take the monkey to type the entire book of Genesis (all 50 chapters)?
How long would it take the monkey to type the entire book of Genesis (all 50 chapters)?
Even if the monkey typed 24 hours each day without stopping and did this for hundreds of years, do you think the monkey would ever get "lucky" and actually type all those words?
Even if the monkey typed 24 hours each day without stopping and did this for hundreds of years, do you think the monkey would ever get "lucky" and actually type all those words?
Could he do it if he had 50 million years of constant typing?
Could he do it if he had 50 million years of constant typing?
Suppose you were to line up a series of alphabetical blocks so that they spelled your name:
Suppose you were to line up a series of alphabetical blocks so that they spelled your name:
R I C H A R D W I L L I A M S
R I C H A R D W I L L I A M S
If you were to carefully drop the blocks out of an airplane, do you think they would fall on the ground in just the right way to spell your name?
If you were to carefully drop the blocks out of an airplane, do you think they would fall on the ground in just the right way to spell your name?
If you repeated this experiment 50 times each day, do you think the blocks would ever fall in the right way and in the right order?
If you repeated this experiment 50 times each day, do you think the blocks would ever fall in the right way and in the right order?
If we depend on luck and chance, do things normally fall into order or into disorder? ____________________
If we depend on luck and chance, do things normally fall into order or into disorder? ____________________
If you were to take apart a watch and put all of its parts into a box and then shake the box for 10 billion years, do you think the parts would ever "accidentally" shake back into their proper place so that the watch would work?
If you were to take apart a watch and put all of its parts into a box and then shake the box for 10 billion years, do you think the parts would ever "accidentally" shake back into their proper place so that the watch would work?
Are animals and plants more complex and complicated than a watch? ________
Are animals and plants more complex and complicated than a watch? ________
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The evolutionists admit that evolution seems impossible and that the chances against it ever happening are great, but they claim that if you have enough TIME, anything is possible:
The evolutionists admit that evolution seems impossible and that the chances against it ever happening are great, but they claim that if you have enough TIME, anything is possible:
The odds against the right molecules being in the right place at the right time (to form the first living cell) are staggering. Yet, as science measures it, so is the TIME SCALE on which nature works. Indeed, what seems an impossible occurrence at any one moment would, given untold eons (ages), become a certainty. (National Geographic Magazine, September 1976, page 390)
Time is in fact the hero of the plot. The time with which we have to deal is of the order of two billion years. What we regard as impossible on the basis of human experience is meaningless here. Given so much time, the "impossible" becomes possible, the possible probable, and the probable virtually certain. One has only to wait: time itself performs the miracles. (Scientific American "The Origin of Life," August 1954, p.48)
The odds against the right molecules being in the right place at the right time (to form the first living cell) are staggering. Yet, as science measures it, so is the TIME SCALE on which nature works. Indeed, what seems an impossible occurrence at any one moment would, given untold eons (ages), become a certainty. (National Geographic Magazine, September 1976, page 390)
Time is in fact the hero of the plot. The time with which we have to deal is of the order of two billion years. What we regard as impossible on the basis of human experience is meaningless here. Given so much time, the "impossible" becomes possible, the possible probable, and the probable virtually certain. One has only to wait: time itself performs the miracles. (Scientific American "The Origin of Life," August 1954, p.48)
Evolutionists believe that "with time all things are possible!"
Evolutionists believe that "with time all things are possible!"
And the evolutionists believe that 4,000,000,00 years is enough time for all life on this planet to reach its present form, and all by chance!
And the evolutionists believe that 4,000,000,00 years is enough time for all life on this planet to reach its present form, and all by chance!
GOD SAYS:
GOD SAYS:
"It took six days!"
"It took six days!"
EVOLUTIONISTS SAY:
EVOLUTIONISTS SAY:
"It took 1,460,000,000,000 days!"
"It took 1,460,000,000,000 days!"
? ë Whom will you believe? ì ?
? ë Whom will you believe? ì ?
A few people listen to God and believe that creation took place in 6 literal 24 hour days.
A few people listen to God and believe that creation took place in 6 literal 24 hour days.
Most people listen to the evolutionists and believe that 4 BILLION years were needed for all life to evolve into its present form.Some people think that they can listen to God and also listen to the evolutionists.
Most people listen to the evolutionists and believe that 4 BILLION years were needed for all life to evolve into its present form.Some people think that they can listen to God and also listen to the evolutionists.
They believe both are true.
They believe both are true.
They believe that the days of Genesis 1 were not really days but long ages ("day-ages").
They believe that the days of Genesis 1 were not really days but long ages ("day-ages").
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
They believe that God made all things in 6 ages (6 long periods of time).
They believe that God made all things in 6 ages (6 long periods of time).
Let’s think about this. If each of these "AGES" were of equal length, then how long would each "day-age" be?
Let’s think about this. If each of these "AGES" were of equal length, then how long would each "day-age" be?
4,000,000,000 years
divided by 6 days
= 666,666,666 years (in each "day-age")
4,000,000,000 years
divided by 6 days
= 666,666,666 years (in each "day-age")
Each "DAY-AGE" would be more than 666 MILLION YEARS!
Each "DAY-AGE" would be more than 666 MILLION YEARS!
That is a very long day!
That is a very long day!
Were the days of creation really long periods of time?
Were the days of creation really long periods of time?
Were these days really AGES?
Were these days really AGES?
Before we answer this, we must first realize that the word "DAY" is sometimes used to describe a long period of time.
Before we answer this, we must first realize that the word "DAY" is sometimes used to describe a long period of time.
Here are some examples:
Here are some examples:
We are now living in the day of grace (the day of God’s longsuffering; see 2 Peter 3:8-9).
We are now living in the day of grace (the day of God’s longsuffering; see 2 Peter 3:8-9).
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Certainly the day of God’s grace and longsuffering lasts much more than 24 hours!
Certainly the day of God’s grace and longsuffering lasts much more than 24 hours!
The "day of the LORD" refers to an extended time when God will directly intervene in the affairs of men (2 Peter 3:10).
The "day of the LORD" refers to an extended time when God will directly intervene in the affairs of men (2 Peter 3:10).
2 Peter 3:10 (KJV 1900)
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
The day of Jacob’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7) is a period of time when the nation Israel will go through a time of severe difficulty and trouble.
The day of Jacob’s trouble (Jeremiah 30:7) is a period of time when the nation Israel will go through a time of severe difficulty and trouble.
Jeremiah 30:7 (KJV 1900)
Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: It is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; But he shall be saved out of it.
This same period of time is described in Revelation 12.
This same period of time is described in Revelation 12.
Revelation 12 (KJV 1900)
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:
And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.
And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.
And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born.
And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the sea! for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.
And when the dragon saw that he was cast unto the earth, he persecuted the woman which brought forth the man child.
And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
And the serpent cast out of his mouth water as a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away of the flood.
And the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed up the flood which the dragon cast out of his mouth.
And the dragon was wroth with the woman, and went to make war with the remnant of her seed, which keep the commandments of God, and have the testimony of Jesus Christ.
How many days will this "day" be (verse 6)?
How many days will this "day" be (verse 6)?
___________ How many years (see verse 14)?
___________ How many years (see verse 14)?
(TIME = 1 YEAR) + (TIMES = 2 YEARS) + (½TIME = ½YEAR)
(TIME = 1 YEAR) + (TIMES = 2 YEARS) + (½TIME = ½YEAR)
which makes a total of ___________ years
which makes a total of ___________ years
We might use the word "day" in this way:
We might use the word "day" in this way:
"We are living in a day when men love themselves, love money and love pleasures, rather than loving God" (compare 2 Timothy 3:1-4).
"We are living in a day when men love themselves, love money and love pleasures, rather than loving God" (compare 2 Timothy 3:1-4).
2 Timothy 3:1–4 (KJV 1900)
This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,
Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,
Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;
Has this kind of day lasted for more than 24 hours?"
Has this kind of day lasted for more than 24 hours?"
George Washington lived in a day when there were no cars and no telephones and no airplanes!"
George Washington lived in a day when there were no cars and no telephones and no airplanes!"
Did Abraham and Moses and Paul also live in this same day?
Did Abraham and Moses and Paul also live in this same day?
From these examples we see that it is possible to use the word "day" to describe a long period of time.
From these examples we see that it is possible to use the word "day" to describe a long period of time.
The word "day" can also be used to describe a 12 hour period of time: "The sky was clear and the sun was shining all day!
The word "day" can also be used to describe a 12 hour period of time: "The sky was clear and the sun was shining all day!
" Most of the time, however, we use the word "day" to describe a 24 hour period (scientifically defined as the time that the earth spins once on its axis).
" Most of the time, however, we use the word "day" to describe a 24 hour period (scientifically defined as the time that the earth spins once on its axis).
We might say, "There are seven days in every week.
We might say, "There are seven days in every week.
" Here we are obviously referring to normal 24 hour days.
" Here we are obviously referring to normal 24 hour days.
The important question for us to ask is this: How is the word "day" used in Genesis Chapter 1?
The important question for us to ask is this: How is the word "day" used in Genesis Chapter 1?
10 Reasons Why the Six Days of Creation Were Literal 24 Hour Days
10 Reasons Why the Six Days of Creation Were Literal 24 Hour Days
1. "EVENING AND MORNING"
1. "EVENING AND MORNING"
God has carefully defined the word "day" by the expression "evening and morning."
God has carefully defined the word "day" by the expression "evening and morning."
"And the _______________________ and the ________________________ were the first ________" (Genesis 1:5 ; 8,13,19,23,31).
"And the _______________________ and the ________________________ were the first ________" (Genesis 1:5 ; 8,13,19,23,31).
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
There is something that every day contains: AN EVENING AND A MORNING!! How many days are represented below?
There is something that every day contains: AN EVENING AND A MORNING!! How many days are represented below?
E-M-E-M-E-M-E-M-E-M-E-M
E-M-E-M-E-M-E-M-E-M-E-M
_________ DAYS
_________ DAYS
Daniel 8:14 (according to the Hebrew text) says "Unto 2,300 evenings and mornings; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed."
Daniel 8:14 (according to the Hebrew text) says "Unto 2,300 evenings and mornings; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed."
And he said unto me, Unto two thousand and three hundred days; then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.
How many days is this? _________ DAYS. See also Daniel 8:26.
How many days is this? _________ DAYS. See also Daniel 8:26.
And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told is true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it shall be for many days.
Every 24 hour day has an evening and a morning.
Every 24 hour day has an evening and a morning.
Does an AGE have an evening and a morning?
Does an AGE have an evening and a morning?
_______ (a long period of time would have many, many evenings and mornings!)
_______ (a long period of time would have many, many evenings and mornings!)
An age may have a beginning and an ending, but it does not have just one evening and morning!!
An age may have a beginning and an ending, but it does not have just one evening and morning!!
2. Numerical Adjustive
2. Numerical Adjustive
God also defines the word "day" by putting a NUMBER before it:
God also defines the word "day" by putting a NUMBER before it:
"And the evening and the morning were the ______________ day" (Genesis 1:5). God tells us exactly what day it was.
"And the evening and the morning were the ______________ day" (Genesis 1:5). God tells us exactly what day it was.
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
It was the FIRST DAY.
It was the FIRST DAY.
See also Genesis 1:8,13,19,23,31 and Exodus 20:11 ("SIX days").
See also Genesis 1:8,13,19,23,31 and Exodus 20:11 ("SIX days").
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
When a number comes before the word "day," it almost always refers to a literal 24 hour day.
When a number comes before the word "day," it almost always refers to a literal 24 hour day.
Compare Numbers 7:12,18,24,30,36,42,48, etc. Let us consider these examples:
Compare Numbers 7:12,18,24,30,36,42,48, etc. Let us consider these examples:
And he that offered his offering the first day was Nahshon the son of Amminadab, of the tribe of Judah:
On the second day Nethaneel the son of Zuar, prince of Issachar, did offer:
On the third day Eliab the son of Helon, prince of the children of Zebulun, did offer:
On the fourth day Elizur the son of Shedeur, prince of the children of Reuben, did offer:
On the fifth day Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai, prince of the children of Simeon, did offer:
On the sixth day Eliasaph the son of Deuel, prince of the children of Gad, offered:
On the seventh day Elishama the son of Ammihud, prince of the children of Ephraim, offered:
a) We are living in the day of manned space flight. (Is this a 24 hour day?)
a) We are living in the day of manned space flight. (Is this a 24 hour day?)
b) Have you learned in history class about the first day of manned space flight in1961 when a Russian cosmonaut became the first man to leave our earth’s atmosphere?
b) Have you learned in history class about the first day of manned space flight in1961 when a Russian cosmonaut became the first man to leave our earth’s atmosphere?
(Was this a 24 hour day?
(Was this a 24 hour day?
)a) "I can remember the day when I was in the first grade."
)a) "I can remember the day when I was in the first grade."
(Was this a 24 hour day?)
(Was this a 24 hour day?)
b) "I can still remember the third day of first grade when the teacher told me to stand in the corner of my classroom because I was not behaving.
b) "I can still remember the third day of first grade when the teacher told me to stand in the corner of my classroom because I was not behaving.
" (Was this a 24 hour day?)a) GENESIS 2:4—"in the day the LORD God made the earth and the heavens
" (Was this a 24 hour day?)a) GENESIS 2:4—"in the day the LORD God made the earth and the heavens
These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens,
(How long was this "day"? – See Exodus 20:11)
(How long was this "day"? – See Exodus 20:11)
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
b) GENESIS 1:31—"And the evening and the morning were the sixth day"
b) GENESIS 1:31—"And the evening and the morning were the sixth day"
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
(Was this a 24 hour day?)
(Was this a 24 hour day?)
3. Day and Night
3. Day and Night
In Genesis 1:5 God has told us what happened on "the ___________ _______."
In Genesis 1:5 God has told us what happened on "the ___________ _______."
What kind of a day was this first day?
What kind of a day was this first day?
Was it an age?
Was it an age?
In verse 5 God has said that this first day was made up of a period of light called ________ and a period of darkness called ______________.
In verse 5 God has said that this first day was made up of a period of light called ________ and a period of darkness called ______________.
So we know that this first day was a day-night period.
So we know that this first day was a day-night period.
DAY 1 of the CREATION WEEK was a period of 12 HOURS OF LIGHT and 12 HOURS OF DARKNESS.
DAY 1 of the CREATION WEEK was a period of 12 HOURS OF LIGHT and 12 HOURS OF DARKNESS.
DAY
(LIGHT)
NIGHT
(DARKNESS)
DAY
(LIGHT)
NIGHT
(DARKNESS)
12 Hours
12 Hours
24 TOTAL HOURS = THE FIRST DAY!
12 Hours
12 Hours
24 TOTAL HOURS = THE FIRST DAY!
How many days are represented above? ________
How many days are represented above? ________
Every 24 hour day has a DAY (period of light) and a NIGHT (period of darkness).
Every 24 hour day has a DAY (period of light) and a NIGHT (period of darkness).
Does an AGE have a DAY and a NIGHT? _________ (An age has many, many days and nights!)
Does an AGE have a DAY and a NIGHT? _________ (An age has many, many days and nights!)
4. The Fourth Day
4. The Fourth Day
Genesis 1:15-19 describes the fourth day of creation.
Genesis 1:15-19 describes the fourth day of creation.
In these verses the word "day" or "days" is used 5 times.
In these verses the word "day" or "days" is used 5 times.
Please match the following:
Please match the following:
A literal 12 hour day
A literal 24 hour day
An AGE (a long period of time)_____
A literal 12 hour day
A literal 24 hour day
An AGE (a long period of time)_____
Verse 14–"to divide the day from the night"_____
Verse 14–"to divide the day from the night"_____
Verse 14–"for days, and years"_____
Verse 14–"for days, and years"_____
Verse 16–"to rule the day"_____
Verse 16–"to rule the day"_____
Verse 18–"rule over the day"_____
Verse 18–"rule over the day"_____
Verse 19–"the fourth day"
Verse 19–"the fourth day"
5. The Seventh Day
5. The Seventh Day
The seventh day was a 24 hour day also (Genesis 2:1-3).
The seventh day was a 24 hour day also (Genesis 2:1-3).
On what day were Adam and Eve created (Genesis 1:26-31)?
On what day were Adam and Eve created (Genesis 1:26-31)?
____________________ Did God curse the earth on the seventh day, the day which He blessed (see Genesis 3:17-19 and Genesis 2:3)?
____________________ Did God curse the earth on the seventh day, the day which He blessed (see Genesis 3:17-19 and Genesis 2:3)?
____ Did Adam and Eve live beyond the seventh day?
____ Did Adam and Eve live beyond the seventh day?
_______ How old was Adam when he died (Genesis 5:4-5)?
_______ How old was Adam when he died (Genesis 5:4-5)?
__________________ The seventh day was not a long age lasting thousands or millions of years.
__________________ The seventh day was not a long age lasting thousands or millions of years.
It was a 24 hour day just like the first six days.
It was a 24 hour day just like the first six days.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS
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6. The Fourth Commandment
6. The Fourth Commandment
The fourth commandment is found in Exodus 20:8-11 and in these verses the word "day" or "days" is used 6 times.
The fourth commandment is found in Exodus 20:8-11 and in these verses the word "day" or "days" is used 6 times.
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
To see how the word "day(s)" is used in these verses, please do the matching problem found at the top of page 35:
To see how the word "day(s)" is used in these verses, please do the matching problem found at the top of page 35:
EXODUS 20
EXODUS 20
And God spake all these words, saying,
I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;
And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments.
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:
But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Thou shalt not kill.
Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Thou shalt not steal.
Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s.
And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.
And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.
And Moses said unto the people, Fear not: for God is come to prove you, and that his fear may be before your faces, that ye sin not.
And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was.
And the Lord said unto Moses, Thus thou shalt say unto the children of Israel, Ye have seen that I have talked with you from heaven.
Ye shall not make with me gods of silver, neither shall ye make unto you gods of gold.
An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
And if thou wilt make me an altar of stone, thou shalt not build it of hewn stone: for if thou lift up thy tool upon it, thou hast polluted it.
Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon.
Literal 12 hour day(s)Literal 24 hour day(s)An age (a long period of time)
Literal 12 hour day(s)Literal 24 hour day(s)An age (a long period of time)
_____ Verse 8—"sabbath day"
_____ Verse 8—"sabbath day"
_____ Verse 9—"six days"
_____ Verse 9—"six days"
_____ Verse 10—"seventh day"
_____ Verse 10—"seventh day"
_____ Verse 11—"six days"
_____ Verse 11—"six days"
_____ Verse 11—"seventh day"
_____ Verse 11—"seventh day"
_____ Verse 11—"sabbath day"
_____ Verse 11—"sabbath day"
Notice in Exodus 20:11 that the number _______ is placed before the word "days" (see pages 32-33).
Notice in Exodus 20:11 that the number _______ is placed before the word "days" (see pages 32-33).
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Your friend might say to you, "I worked on a paper for school and it took me six days to finish!"
Your friend might say to you, "I worked on a paper for school and it took me six days to finish!"
Do you think your friend meant days or ages? ______
Do you think your friend meant days or ages? ______
(When you are doing schoolwork, it may seem like ages but it is really only days!)
(When you are doing schoolwork, it may seem like ages but it is really only days!)
How long did it take God to finish His work of creation (Exodus 20:11)?
How long did it take God to finish His work of creation (Exodus 20:11)?
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
_____________________ Do you think these were 24 hour days? ________
_____________________ Do you think these were 24 hour days? ________
In these verses we learn that God’s WORKING AND RESTING was to serve as a pattern for Israel’s WORKING AND RESTING.
In these verses we learn that God’s WORKING AND RESTING was to serve as a pattern for Israel’s WORKING AND RESTING.
God told the children of Israel that He wanted them to work six days (Sunday through Friday) and rest on the seventh day (Saturday) because this was exactly what God did when He created the heavens and earth (Exodus 20:11).
God told the children of Israel that He wanted them to work six days (Sunday through Friday) and rest on the seventh day (Saturday) because this was exactly what God did when He created the heavens and earth (Exodus 20:11).
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
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If the days of creation were ages, then the WORK DAYS for the children of Israel must also be ages (if we are to be consistent).
If the days of creation were ages, then the WORK DAYS for the children of Israel must also be ages (if we are to be consistent).
Can you imagine a hard working Israeli man coming home after a day’s work and collapsing in his wife’s arms, saying, "My dear wife, what a long and hard day of work I had! Today I worked 500 million years and I am really tired!!
Can you imagine a hard working Israeli man coming home after a day’s work and collapsing in his wife’s arms, saying, "My dear wife, what a long and hard day of work I had! Today I worked 500 million years and I am really tired!!
I can’t wait for the Sabbath to come so that I can rest!"
I can’t wait for the Sabbath to come so that I can rest!"
Of course, this would be ridiculous!
Of course, this would be ridiculous!
This is what happens when a person tries to make DAYS mean AGES.
This is what happens when a person tries to make DAYS mean AGES.
It becomes silly.
It becomes silly.
On the following page we will learn that DAYS (PLURAL) can never be ages.
On the following page we will learn that DAYS (PLURAL) can never be ages.
7. Days (plural)
7. Days (plural)
In Exodus 20:11 we are told that the LORD made everything in six days.
In Exodus 20:11 we are told that the LORD made everything in six days.
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
The word "DAYS" is plural. When the word "day" is used in the plural (DAYS), it almost always refers to literal 24 hour days.
The word "DAYS" is plural. When the word "day" is used in the plural (DAYS), it almost always refers to literal 24 hour days.
The word "day" (singular) can be used of a period of time that is longer than 24 hours: "the day of the LORD" "The day of grace" "the day of trouble" "the day of modern science" etc.
The word "day" (singular) can be used of a period of time that is longer than 24 hours: "the day of the LORD" "The day of grace" "the day of trouble" "the day of modern science" etc.
(see pages 31-32), but the moment a person speaks about DAYS (plural), he is talking about 24 hour days.
(see pages 31-32), but the moment a person speaks about DAYS (plural), he is talking about 24 hour days.
Consider these examples:
Consider these examples:
How many days are there until your birthday?It took the children of Israel 7 days to capture the city of Jericho (read Joshua 6).Mark 14:1–"two days.
How many days are there until your birthday?It took the children of Israel 7 days to capture the city of Jericho (read Joshua 6).Mark 14:1–"two days.
Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.
And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour.
And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of war, and go round about the city once. Thus shalt thou do six days.
And seven priests shall bear before the ark seven trumpets of rams’ horns: and the seventh day ye shall compass the city seven times, and the priests shall blow with the trumpets.
And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram’s horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him.
And Joshua the son of Nun called the priests, and said unto them, Take up the ark of the covenant, and let seven priests bear seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord.
And he said unto the people, Pass on, and compass the city, and let him that is armed pass on before the ark of the Lord.
And it came to pass, when Joshua had spoken unto the people, that the seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns passed on before the Lord, and blew with the trumpets: and the ark of the covenant of the Lord followed them.
And the armed men went before the priests that blew with the trumpets, and the rereward came after the ark, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
And Joshua had commanded the people, saying, Ye shall not shout, nor make any noise with your voice, neither shall any word proceed out of your mouth, until the day I bid you shout; then shall ye shout.
So the ark of the Lord compassed the city, going about it once: and they came into the camp, and lodged in the camp.
And Joshua rose early in the morning, and the priests took up the ark of the Lord.
And seven priests bearing seven trumpets of rams’ horns before the ark of the Lord went on continually, and blew with the trumpets: and the armed men went before them; but the rereward came after the ark of the Lord, the priests going on, and blowing with the trumpets.
And the second day they compassed the city once, and returned into the camp: so they did six days.
And it came to pass on the seventh day, that they rose early about the dawning of the day, and compassed the city after the same manner seven times: only on that day they compassed the city seven times.
And it came to pass at the seventh time, when the priests blew with the trumpets, Joshua said unto the people, Shout; for the Lord hath given you the city.
And the city shall be accursed, even it, and all that are therein, to the Lord: only Rahab the harlot shall live, she and all that are with her in the house, because she hid the messengers that we sent.
And ye, in any wise keep yourselves from the accursed thing, lest ye make yourselves accursed, when ye take of the accursed thing, and make the camp of Israel a curse, and trouble it.
But all the silver, and gold, and vessels of brass and iron, are consecrated unto the Lord: they shall come into the treasury of the Lord.
So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city.
And they utterly destroyed all that was in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.
But Joshua had said unto the two men that had spied out the country, Go into the harlot’s house, and bring out thence the woman, and all that she hath, as ye sware unto her.
And the young men that were spies went in, and brought out Rahab, and her father, and her mother, and her brethren, and all that she had; and they brought out all her kindred, and left them without the camp of Israel.
And they burnt the city with fire, and all that was therein: only the silver, and the gold, and the vessels of brass and of iron, they put into the treasury of the house of the Lord.
And Joshua saved Rahab the harlot alive, and her father’s household, and all that she had; and she dwelleth in Israel even unto this day; because she hid the messengers, which Joshua sent to spy out Jericho.
And Joshua adjured them at that time, saying, Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho: he shall lay the foundation thereof in his firstborn, and in his youngest son shall he set up the gates of it.
So the Lord was with Joshua; and his fame was noised throughout all the country.
After two days was the feast of the passover, and of unleavened bread: and the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take him by craft, and put him to death.
"Revelation 12:6 (the last half or the final 3½ years of the tribulation period).Exodus 20:11—SIX DAYS.
"Revelation 12:6 (the last half or the final 3½ years of the tribulation period).Exodus 20:11—SIX DAYS.
And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
8. The Basic Meaning of the Word "DAY"
8. The Basic Meaning of the Word "DAY"
We have already seen that the word "day" can be used to describe a 12 hour period of light (Genesis 1:5,14,16,18).
We have already seen that the word "day" can be used to describe a 12 hour period of light (Genesis 1:5,14,16,18).
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
The word "day" can also be used of a longer period of time (2 Peter 3:8-10; Jeremiah 30:7).
The word "day" can also be used of a longer period of time (2 Peter 3:8-10; Jeremiah 30:7).
But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Alas! for that day is great, so that none is like it: It is even the time of Jacob’s trouble; But he shall be saved out of it.
But most of the time when we use the word "day" we are speaking of a 24 hour day.
But most of the time when we use the word "day" we are speaking of a 24 hour day.
This is the normal and basic meaning of the word "day."
This is the normal and basic meaning of the word "day."
When we study the Bible we always should understand a word in its literal, normal, natural and basic meaning unless this meaning does not make sense.
When we study the Bible we always should understand a word in its literal, normal, natural and basic meaning unless this meaning does not make sense.
Here is our rule—If the basic sense makes good sense, then seek no other sense, lest it result in nonsense.
Here is our rule—If the basic sense makes good sense, then seek no other sense, lest it result in nonsense.
Here are some examples:
Here are some examples:
The basic meaning of "LAMB"—a four footed animal, a young sheep.
The basic meaning of "LAMB"—a four footed animal, a young sheep.
Does Isaiah 11:6 use the word according to its basic meaning?
Does Isaiah 11:6 use the word according to its basic meaning?
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, And the leopard shall lie down with the kid; And the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; And a little child shall lead them.
_____Does John 1:29 use the word according to its basic meaning?
_____Does John 1:29 use the word according to its basic meaning?
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
______The basic meaning of "DOG"—a four-legged animal often used as a pet.
______The basic meaning of "DOG"—a four-legged animal often used as a pet.
Does Luke 16:21 use the word according to its basic meaning?
Does Luke 16:21 use the word according to its basic meaning?
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
_______In Philippians 3:2 and Revelation 22:15 is this word used according to its basic meaning?
_______In Philippians 3:2 and Revelation 22:15 is this word used according to its basic meaning?
Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
_______The basic meaning of "BLOOD"—the red liquid in the veins and the arteries.
_______The basic meaning of "BLOOD"—the red liquid in the veins and the arteries.
Does John 19:34 use the word according to its basic meaning?
Does John 19:34 use the word according to its basic meaning?
But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
_______Does Matthew 26:28 use the word according to its basic meaning? _______
_______Does Matthew 26:28 use the word according to its basic meaning? _______
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Note: Roman Catholics have misunderstood this verse because they wrongly understand "blood" according to its basic meaning, and thus when they take the MASS they believe that the juice of the grape becomes the actual blood of Christ.
Note: Roman Catholics have misunderstood this verse because they wrongly understand "blood" according to its basic meaning, and thus when they take the MASS they believe that the juice of the grape becomes the actual blood of Christ.
Compare John 6:54 with John 6:40 where we see that eating His flesh and drinking His blood is equivalent to believing on Him.
Compare John 6:54 with John 6:40 where we see that eating His flesh and drinking His blood is equivalent to believing on Him.
Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.
And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.
Should we understand the days of creation to be literal 24 hour days (this is the basic meaning of the word)?
Should we understand the days of creation to be literal 24 hour days (this is the basic meaning of the word)?
Does this make good sense or does this make nonsense? Consider these questions:
Does this make good sense or does this make nonsense? Consider these questions:
Can an Almighty God complete His work of creation in 6 literal days?
Can an Almighty God complete His work of creation in 6 literal days?
Is anything too hard for the Lord (Genesis 18:14)?
Is anything too hard for the Lord (Genesis 18:14)?
Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Could God have done this in one literal day?
Could God have done this in one literal day?
In one second?Why did God do it in 6 days (Exodus 20:11)?
In one second?Why did God do it in 6 days (Exodus 20:11)?
For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.
Did God need millions of years to make our world the way it is?
Did God need millions of years to make our world the way it is?
Does it make good sense to say that the days of creation were ages?
Does it make good sense to say that the days of creation were ages?
The only reason some people think they need to make the six days of creation long periods of time (ages) is because they feel they need to give the "god" of the evolutionists enough time to do his work.
The only reason some people think they need to make the six days of creation long periods of time (ages) is because they feel they need to give the "god" of the evolutionists enough time to do his work.
The god of chance needs plenty of time (see page 30)! He could never have done it in six days!
The god of chance needs plenty of time (see page 30)! He could never have done it in six days!
In fact it is doubtful that he could have done it even if he had 6 quadrillion days (6,000,000,000,000,000)!
In fact it is doubtful that he could have done it even if he had 6 quadrillion days (6,000,000,000,000,000)!
9. What did Moses Think?
9. What did Moses Think?
Moses was the man God used to write the book of Genesis (Luke 24:27,44).
Moses was the man God used to write the book of Genesis (Luke 24:27,44).
And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Whenever you study the Bible you must ask yourself this important question:
Whenever you study the Bible you must ask yourself this important question:
How did the original writer (in this case Moses) and the original listeners (the children of Israel) understand what was written?
How did the original writer (in this case Moses) and the original listeners (the children of Israel) understand what was written?
Do you think Moses understood the days of creation to be long ages of time?
Do you think Moses understood the days of creation to be long ages of time?
Would the people who lived in the time of Moses have thought of these days as normal 24 hour days?
Would the people who lived in the time of Moses have thought of these days as normal 24 hour days?
Did they have any reason to think of these days as ages?
Did they have any reason to think of these days as ages?
Moses and the people of his day believed that God began His work of creation on Sunday, created man on Friday and rested on Saturday.
Moses and the people of his day believed that God began His work of creation on Sunday, created man on Friday and rested on Saturday.
Do you believe what Moses believed?
Do you believe what Moses believed?
Darwin's Unbelief in God's Revealed Truth
Darwin's Unbelief in God's Revealed Truth
What did Darwin believe about the Old Testament in general and the book of Genesis in particular?
What did Darwin believe about the Old Testament in general and the book of Genesis in particular?
In his autobiography Darwin wrote: "Whilst on board the Beagle...I had gradually come, by this time, to see that the Old Testament from its manifestly false history of the world...was no more to be trusted than the sacred books of the Hindus, or the beliefs of any barbarian."
In his autobiography Darwin wrote: "Whilst on board the Beagle...I had gradually come, by this time, to see that the Old Testament from its manifestly false history of the world...was no more to be trusted than the sacred books of the Hindus, or the beliefs of any barbarian."
What did Darwin believe about Bible miracles (and certainly CREATION is the greatest Bible miracle).
What did Darwin believe about Bible miracles (and certainly CREATION is the greatest Bible miracle).
In his autobiography Darwin wrote:
In his autobiography Darwin wrote:
“By further reflecting that the clearest evidence would be [required] to make any sane man believe in the miracles by which Christianity is supported . . .
“By further reflecting that the clearest evidence would be [required] to make any sane man believe in the miracles by which Christianity is supported . . .
that the men at that time were ignorant and credulous to a degree almost incomprehensible by us . . .
that the men at that time were ignorant and credulous to a degree almost incomprehensible by us . . .
disbelief crept over me at a very slow rate, but was at last complete."
disbelief crept over me at a very slow rate, but was at last complete."
What did the Lord Jesus teach about those who do not believe what Moses wrote?
What did the Lord Jesus teach about those who do not believe what Moses wrote?
"For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed Me: for he wrote of Me" (John 5:46).
"For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed Me: for he wrote of Me" (John 5:46).
For had ye believed Moses, ye would have believed me: for he wrote of me.
"If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:31).
"If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead" (Luke 16:31).
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
10. Make Your Choice: Genesis or Evolution?
10. Make Your Choice: Genesis or Evolution?
Some people believe that if you make the days of creation ages (long periods of time), then Genesis chapter 1 teaches the same as evolution.
Some people believe that if you make the days of creation ages (long periods of time), then Genesis chapter 1 teaches the same as evolution.
They believe that the order of events in Genesis 1 is the same order of events as given by the evolutionists.
They believe that the order of events in Genesis 1 is the same order of events as given by the evolutionists.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.
And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.
And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.
And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.
And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.
And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.
And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.
And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the third day.
And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of heaven.
And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
And the evening and the morning were the fifth day.
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
Let us see if this is really true:
Let us see if this is really true:
Evolutionists say that the SUN came before the EARTH.
Evolutionists say that the SUN came before the EARTH.
But God says the sun was made on DAY ______
But God says the sun was made on DAY ______
and the earth was made on DAY _____.
and the earth was made on DAY _____.
Therefore the earth is _______ days older than the sun!
Therefore the earth is _______ days older than the sun!
Was there LIGHT even before the sun was made? _______
Was there LIGHT even before the sun was made? _______
On what day was this LIGHT created? DAY _____
On what day was this LIGHT created? DAY _____
Evolutionists say that life must first begin in the sea (in the ocean).
Evolutionists say that life must first begin in the sea (in the ocean).
They teach that after millions of years some life forms eventually moved onto the land.
They teach that after millions of years some life forms eventually moved onto the land.
But God says life in the ocean appeared on DAY _______
But God says life in the ocean appeared on DAY _______
and life on land first appeared on DAY ______ (plant life).
and life on land first appeared on DAY ______ (plant life).
Thus, life on land appeared _____ DAYS before life appeared in the oceans (marine life).
Thus, life on land appeared _____ DAYS before life appeared in the oceans (marine life).
Evolutionists say that reptiles came before birds (because they believe that birds evolved from reptiles).
Evolutionists say that reptiles came before birds (because they believe that birds evolved from reptiles).
But God says that birds were made on DAY ______
But God says that birds were made on DAY ______
and land animals (which would included land reptiles) were not made until DAY ______.
and land animals (which would included land reptiles) were not made until DAY ______.
Birds are _____ DAY older than reptiles! Could birds have evolved from reptiles? ______
Birds are _____ DAY older than reptiles! Could birds have evolved from reptiles? ______
Certainly reptiles did not evolve from birds! (Not even the evolutionists would say this!).
Certainly reptiles did not evolve from birds! (Not even the evolutionists would say this!).
The Bible says God made the birds and God made the reptiles. Reptiles did not precede birds by hundreds of thousands of years.
The Bible says God made the birds and God made the reptiles. Reptiles did not precede birds by hundreds of thousands of years.
📷"Every thinking person knows that birds were created before reptiles, because that is what God has told us in His Word."
📷"Every thinking person knows that birds were created before reptiles, because that is what God has told us in His Word."
Evolutionists say that land mammals came before whales (because they believe that whales evolved from land mammals).
Evolutionists say that land mammals came before whales (because they believe that whales evolved from land mammals).
But God says that whales and other great monsters of the sea were created on DAY _____ and land mammals were not made until DAY _____. Which came first, the whale or the pig? _________________ Do you think the whale has evolved from pig-like animals? ________ Therefore whales are ______ DAY older than land mammals! For a land mammal to become a whale he would need to return to the water, lose his hair and grow about 50 times as big! Do you think this really happened? ______ A large elephant (the largest land mammal) weighs about 7 tons! A blue whale (the largest kind of whale) weighs about 150 tons! The whale did not evolve by chance; it was created by God!
But God says that whales and other great monsters of the sea were created on DAY _____ and land mammals were not made until DAY _____. Which came first, the whale or the pig? _________________ Do you think the whale has evolved from pig-like animals? ________ Therefore whales are ______ DAY older than land mammals! For a land mammal to become a whale he would need to return to the water, lose his hair and grow about 50 times as big! Do you think this really happened? ______ A large elephant (the largest land mammal) weighs about 7 tons! A blue whale (the largest kind of whale) weighs about 150 tons! The whale did not evolve by chance; it was created by God!
Evolutionists say that plant life is impossible without insects because the pollination process (the way plants reproduce) requires insects such as bees.
Evolutionists say that plant life is impossible without insects because the pollination process (the way plants reproduce) requires insects such as bees.
But God says that insects (creeping things) were not created until DAY _____ and plant life appeared on DAY ______. This means that plant life appeared _______ DAYS before insects. Do you think plants and flowers could survive for 3 ages without insects? ______ Do you think plants and flowers could survive for 3 days without insects? _____
But God says that insects (creeping things) were not created until DAY _____ and plant life appeared on DAY ______. This means that plant life appeared _______ DAYS before insects. Do you think plants and flowers could survive for 3 ages without insects? ______ Do you think plants and flowers could survive for 3 days without insects? _____
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"I was on time! The all-wise Creator created me at just the right time–on the sixth day of the creation week! That’s when I started making honey!!"
"I was on time! The all-wise Creator created me at just the right time–on the sixth day of the creation week! That’s when I started making honey!!"
Evolutionists say that ape-like creatures came along thousands of years before man (because they believe that man evolved from ape-like creatures).
Evolutionists say that ape-like creatures came along thousands of years before man (because they believe that man evolved from ape-like creatures).
But God says that men and apes were both created on DAY _______.
But God says that men and apes were both created on DAY _______.
Evolutionists say that the sun must have been here before life could begin (because they believe life began as the sun’s rays beat down upon the primitive oceans).
Evolutionists say that the sun must have been here before life could begin (because they believe life began as the sun’s rays beat down upon the primitive oceans).
But God says that life (vegetation) appeared on DAY _____
But God says that life (vegetation) appeared on DAY _____
and the sun was not made until DAY ______.
and the sun was not made until DAY ______.
It is possible for life to begin without the sun but can life begin without the CREATOR? ______
It is possible for life to begin without the sun but can life begin without the CREATOR? ______
Who is the source of life, the sun or the CREATOR (see Acts 17:28)? _______
Who is the source of life, the sun or the CREATOR (see Acts 17:28)? _______
For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
Life owes its existence not to the SUN but to the SON OF GOD (see John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16).
Life owes its existence not to the SUN but to the SON OF GOD (see John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16).
All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
Please indicate on which DAY of creation the following were made:
Please indicate on which DAY of creation the following were made:
_______ Man_______ Sharks_______ Light_______ Dry Land_______ Turtles_______ Firmament
_______ Man_______ Sharks_______ Light_______ Dry Land_______ Turtles_______ Firmament
(an expanse of space)_______ Eagles_______ Whales_______ God rested on this day_______ Fish_______
(an expanse of space)_______ Eagles_______ Whales_______ God rested on this day_______ Fish_______
The earth_______ The stars_______ Insects (bees)_______ Land
The earth_______ The stars_______ Insects (bees)_______ Land
Reptiles_______ Trees_______ Flowers_______ Monkeys_______ The Sun_______ Birds_______ Elephants📷
Reptiles_______ Trees_______ Flowers_______ Monkeys_______ The Sun_______ Birds_______ Elephants📷
You cannot listen to both God and the evolutionists!
You cannot listen to both God and the evolutionists!
They do not teach the same thing!
They do not teach the same thing!
If Genesis chapter 1 is true (and it is!), then evolution is false. If evolution is true, then Genesis chapter 1 is false, and the Bible is filled with errors.
If Genesis chapter 1 is true (and it is!), then evolution is false. If evolution is true, then Genesis chapter 1 is false, and the Bible is filled with errors.
But the Lord Jesus said that the Word of God is ___________ (John 17:17) and we know that God’s Word is __________ from the ___________________ (Psalm 119:160).
But the Lord Jesus said that the Word of God is ___________ (John 17:17) and we know that God’s Word is __________ from the ___________________ (Psalm 119:160).
Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Thy word is true from the beginning: And every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
Who should you believe — the CREATOR or the evolutionists?
Who should you believe — the CREATOR or the evolutionists?
Will you put your faith in the false god of the evolutionists who needs billions of years to do his work, or will you put your faith in an Almighty Creator who can create all things in 6 DAYS?
Will you put your faith in the false god of the evolutionists who needs billions of years to do his work, or will you put your faith in an Almighty Creator who can create all things in 6 DAYS?
As you observe and study the world around you, you will discover that all the true facts of science and all the true laws of science agree perfectly with the Bible and with the book of Genesis!
As you observe and study the world around you, you will discover that all the true facts of science and all the true laws of science agree perfectly with the Bible and with the book of Genesis!
Do you think it is possible for BOOK 1
Do you think it is possible for BOOK 1
(God’s revelation in nature) to contradict BOOK 2
(God’s revelation in nature) to contradict BOOK 2
(God’s revelation in His Word)? _______ (see pages 14-21).
(God’s revelation in His Word)? _______ (see pages 14-21).
Who wrote Book 1? __________ Who wrote Book 2? _____________ God is the Author of both!
Who wrote Book 1? __________ Who wrote Book 2? _____________ God is the Author of both!
This is why both books say the same thing.
This is why both books say the same thing.
And both books point to the greatness of the C________________,
And both books point to the greatness of the C________________,
who is blessed forever, Amen (see Romans 1:25). Sad to say, the books that the evolutionists write often do not agree with the true facts of science and they certainly do not agree with God’s Word the Bible!
who is blessed forever, Amen (see Romans 1:25). Sad to say, the books that the evolutionists write often do not agree with the true facts of science and they certainly do not agree with God’s Word the Bible!
Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
CHOOSE you this day! (See Joshua 24:15.)
CHOOSE you this day! (See Joshua 24:15.)
And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
Choose the true God of creation or the false God of the evolutionists (the God of chance)!
Choose the true God of creation or the false God of the evolutionists (the God of chance)!