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1 | 24 hour days are based on what? | Gen 1:2 | nimrod2 | 43448 | ||
I would think it is a valid question. Our 24 hour day/night periods are based on the rotation of the earth on its axis as it spins around in orbit of the sun. The sun being the "greater" light while the moon and the stars of course represent the "lesser" light to govern the night. Both very important factors. I believe in the Bible but I do not treat it as a scienctific textbook, rather the opposite, it is to guide me spiritually and morally. How can anyone be sure how long the first three creation days were? For that matter, who says that day 7 did end? I have seen evidence that the Hebrew word for day could also mean age or generation. |
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2 | 24 hour days are based on what? | Gen 1:2 | stjones | 43488 | ||
Hi, nimrod; I agree that the Bible is not a scientific text. It makes so such claims for itself nor does anyone within its pages make such a claim. It is absolutely authoritative in matters of faith and practice and is the peerless witness to the person and work of Jesus. But it's not a reliable source of scientific information. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 sums it up: " ... from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." I am most grateful that the pioneers of modern science were guided by the Bible's teachings on spiritual matters while taking seriously Romans 1:20: " ...since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities--his eternal power and divine nature--have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made". What we know about the world today is the direct result of their seeing the world as the general revelation of God and believing what it told them. This is not, however, a popular view around here. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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3 | 24 hour days are based on what? | Gen 1:2 | nimrod2 | 43533 | ||
Hi Steve, Romans 1:20 happens to be the verse that cinched my salvation. I was skeptical of God for many years until I was forced to look a little deeper at the question and meaning of creation. Peace and Grace to you also, Doug aka nimrod2 |
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4 | 24 hour days are based on what? | Gen 1:2 | stjones | 43546 | ||
Hi, Doug; Thanks for the reply. It's amazing how God speaks to us when he calls us to himself. He really does meet us where we are. Peace and grace, Steve aka Indiana Jones |
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5 | 24 hour days are based on what? | Gen 1:2 | Sctt | 43695 | ||
Hi Steve check my note to nimrod2.In Christ Scott | ||||||