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NASB | Genesis 1:14 ¶ Then God said, "Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be for signs and for seasons and for days and years; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:14 ¶ Then God said, "Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs (tokens) [of God's provident care], and for marking seasons, days, and years; [Gen 8:22] |
Subject: Plants were created, and then stars? |
Bible Note: Did God create the heavens and the earth in six day? (continued) Another point in the positive biblical support of an ordinary day is the act of creation itself. It was not a process. Processes require time. It was instantaneous fiat creation out of nothing. God commanded things into being and they were. There was no process; God spoke and it was. Several times in creation week it is recorded "And God said.... And it was so," not "began to be so." We not only have fiat creation in the immediate context but elsewhere in Scripture. Ps 33:6, "By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, And by the breath of His mouth all their host." Ps 33:9, "For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast." Heb. 11:3, "By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible." Now, so what? What difference does it make? I think both views would put one at odds with the world that wants nothing to do with a Creator God whether he took six days or six billion years to create. It still means that they owe him obedience as their Creator. And they will not and cannot do that (Rom. 8:7). I think it is a matter of scholarship and integrity and the glory of God. We must honestly deal with the Scripture even though it may seem to go against the prevailing doctrines of our day. If God's word is true, then that which is contrary must be false and we must re-examine the winds of doctrine of our day. Peace, |