One of the reasons I posted this set of questions was to get the Gap and no Gap people answering some questions in light of Genesis one context, and the sound mind we are given us in Christ Jesus.
it is easy to just say. "I believe just what's written" then ignore what is written. dividing Genesis Chapter One rightly is a very tasking endeavor. and it is quite revealing as to what went on before the 6 days creation senario. Vs one is not a general statement that God created then moves on to give details of that creation. Actually verses 2 through to the end are general with details and chapter two goes into more detailed info of the six days of creation.
Verse one hides in it a mystery but it is partially revealed in other places of scripture if we divide and ask the questions. i.e. the collossians 1:16, Isaiah 14:12-14, Job 15 and other chapters where Gods' creations are mentioned.
one thing I have always seen was the earth was created for a higher purpose than just to work out the sin problem for mankind, and to destroy Satan and the devils. and that purpose goes back before Genesis 1:2
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