Page 30 - Genesis: Book of Beginnings and Science Behind it

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?
7. Which came first, the chicken or the egg? The question refers to God creating the universe with

8. The word, day, in Hebrew is ______________. Connected with a number, it means what?

9. What is the theory called that says each day of creation was actually a long period of time?

10. Why is this theory not Biblical?

Let’s get Personal…

You take a class at the local university in Biology. The professor tells you that all life evolved from simple
cells to complex life forms through mutations and natural selection over millions of years. Then he asks
the class, “Is there anyone in this class who actually believes that a God created everything in a week? If
you do, please raise your hand!” How would you respond? Would you have the courage to raise your
hand, even if everyone else in the class laughed you to scorn? This actually happens in our colleges and
universities today. Take time to solidify your belief in a Creator who can and did create the universe and
all in it in six literal days.

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