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1 | What was infused? | Acts 1:3 | nimrod2 | 44099 | ||
Thank you Steve You might also want to consider is that your conception of what the Bible reveals about the creation account is skewed more by your own opinion than it is correct hermeneutics. A host of impressive Biblical scholars feel the same way I do and a host feel the same way you do. Specific biblical examples of evidence for long creation days include: 1.The "Day of the Lord" refers to a seven year period of time. 2.Genesis 2:4 refers to all 6 days of creation as one day, "This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made earth and heaven." 3.The seventh day of Genesis is not closed. In all other days, "there is the evening and the morning, the ___ day." 4.In the book of Hebrews, the author tells us to labor to enter into God's seventh day of rest. By any calculation, God's seventh day of rest has been at least 6,000 years long: For He has thus said somewhere concerning the seventh day, "And God rested on the seventh day from all His works"... Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall through following the same example of disobedience. (Hebrews 4:4-11) 5.The psalmist (Moses, the author of Genesis) says "For a thousand years in Thy sight are like yesterday when it passes by, or as a watch in the night." (Psalms 90:4). 6.The apostle Peter tells us with God "A thousand years is as one day" (2 Peter 3:8). 7.The events of the sixth day of creation require time beyond 24 hours. On this day, God created the mammals and mankind. He also planted a garden, watered it, let it grow, and put man in it, with instruction on its care and maintenance. Then God brought all the animals to Adam to be named. This job, in itself would take many days or weeks. Next, God put Adam to sleep and created Eve. It is very unlikely all of this could take place in 24 hours, since much of it was dependent upon Adam, who did not have the abilities of God. 8.The Bible itself states that the covenant and laws of God have been proclaimed to a "thousand generations" (Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Chronicles 16:15, Psalms 105:8). Even if a generation is considered to be 20 years, this adds up to at least 20,000 years. A biblical generation is often described as being 40 years, which would represent at least 40,000 years. However, since the first dozen or more generations were nearly 1,000 years, this would make humans nearly 50,000 years old, which agrees very well with dates from paleontology and molecular biology (see Descent of Man Theory: Disproved by Molecular Biology). Do you believe in the Appearance of Age arguement? God does not deceive. If you have seen the stars being born (Hubble Space Telescope) in the distant universe you would realize it is not a deception. There are clear evidences from God about the age of His creation. I have done a great deal of citing my opinions and reasonings for long creation days and an old earth, how about you cite some evidences for a 24 hour creation day and a young earth? |
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2 | What was infused? | Acts 1:3 | srbaegon | 44106 | ||
Hello nimrod2 It was not my intention of discussing creation accounts, only to point out one place that did your argument diservice. But I'll comment by number anyway. 1. I believe that phrase is used for any part of that period from tribulation through final judgement as well as all of it put together. 2. I agree. 3. An assumption based on silence which weakens its effectiveness in argument. One could as easily say that the "evening and morning" phrase should be assumed since it was used in the first six. 4. A tenuous conclusion regardless of the interpretation of the seventh day closure. Scholars I've read point to the Lord's final kingdom. 5. and 6. Certainly demonstrates God being unaffected by time on earth. 7. Conclusion based on our current abilities and observations. That doesn't make it good or bad, just arguable. 8. The passages are speaking of the unlimited aspect of God's covenant with His people. If each was taken literally, the covenant spoken of must be counted from when that covenant was executed. So in Ps 105:8 it's specifically the Abrahamic covenant. I believe that God created with apparent age, because when He created the creatures, He told them to be fruitful and multiply. Impossible if they didn't have apparent adulthood. Steve |
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3 | What was infused? | Acts 1:3 | nimrod2 | 44187 | ||
Dear Steve Thank you for clarifying your position on the age issue. I have no qualms or arguements with you. This may sound kind of cheezy but I have many friends who are also Young Earthers, including my Pastor. We discussed the issue early in an open and forthright manner. The conclusion? It has no bearing on a person's salvation which is secured only through trusting Christ. We have learned to repsect each others position on the issue. Someday, we will find out exactly how God did it. When we do, you will owe me a double mocha latte! Until that day, keep your eyes fixed on Christ. Blessings, Doug (aka nimrod2....a mighty warrior for God!) |
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4 | What was infused? | Acts 1:3 | Sctt | 44209 | ||
Hi Nimrod2 Just one more thought for concideration. Look at Alaska they have six months of day and six months of night.So you could say that their day was six months long. Just a thought, God bless. P.S. thanks for the help on this thread I realy had no idea it was such a hot topic. One thing I think everyone will agree on is that God in His own time and after His own fashion will reveal the truth of this matter to us all. In Christ Scott | ||||||
5 | What was infused? | Acts 1:3 | Morant61 | 44235 | ||
Greetings Scott! I would hate to work in Alaska - work all year and only get paid for two days! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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