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Six Literal Days of Creation? (A “Day” in Genesis 1, part 2)

A couple of articles ago, I pointed out that the narrow scope of Christian scientists who argue for a literal, six day creation narrative are applying a novel interpretative lens to Scripture that ignores thousands of years of biblical exegesis. One such scientist, Henry Morris, stated that anyone who does not believe in a literal,Continue reading “Six Literal Days of Creation? (A “Day” in Genesis 1, part 2)”

Striking the Heart of God

There is no denying that the creation accounts in Genesis 1 and Genesis 2/3 are different. In Genesis 1, God is Creator who, with great calculation and intentionality, creates all that there is in six days. In Genesis 2/3, the rhythm of the poetry seems to slow down to a crawl. Plants and greenery areContinue reading “Striking the Heart of God”