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1. The narrative record in Genesis 1 is very different from the acceptable order of fossils in the rocks
representing the geological ages.

2. As with the gap theory, the geological ages rely heavily on the fossil record and the fossils speak of
suffering and death in the world. This places death prior to original sin and causes contradiction with
Romans 5:12.

3. The bible makes it clear that the days of creation are literal days, not long indefinite ages. If a reader
just asks himself the question, “How would the writer write to convey 6 literal days for creation?” He
would have to conclude that the writer would write the account just as written. If however the writer
wished to convey long periods of time, it would be reasonable to infer that the writer would have been
clearer about the long period and would have written in such a way to bring about that understanding.

When we read Genesis 1, it is clear that the intent of the writer is to convey 6 literal days of creation.

Problems with the Day Age Theory

4.4 Let’s Practice…

1. Even though various scholars differ in assigning an exact date for the creation of the
universe, what is the overall consensus about the age of the universe?

2. Why did some scholars adopt the Gap theory?

3. Explain why the gap theory is not a valid way to interpret Genesis 1: 1-2:

4. God created “out of nothing.” What is the Hebrew cowl-stem word for this act?

5. What is the Latin word for the above Hebrew word?

6. How did God create the universe?
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