Bible Question:
I have heard of a pre-adamic race, but I have not heard of angels occupying earth prior to Adam. Is this the same concept, and is it evolved from the gap theory? The following statement was taken fropm a link offered to someone elsewhere on this forum: This pristine earth, originally occupied by the angels, became a chaotic ruin following Satan’s revolt against God. In grace God restored the planet in six days for human habitation. Does anyone know of a scriptural foundation for this? I believe that this undermines the gospel as it allows for death before Adam's sin. |
Bible Answer: Hi, keliy... That notion was given rise to from an erroneous exegesis of Genesis. The first is called the "Gap Theory" and the second is from a view called "Ruin-Reconstruction." There might be others, but I think those are most commonly attributed to that error. Each of them take somewhat different approach. With that information, you should be able to track down the arguments of their proponents. In Him, Doc |