BGEA: How can the Bible be correct about the world being created in six days?

How can the Bible be correct about the world being created in six days?

Many Christians become troubled when they read the creation account in the Bible and then listen to the ideas of evolutionists. The Bible, of course, asserts that God created the universe and everything in it.

Evolutionists, on the other hand, usually leave God completely out and assume that everything "just happened." In addition, evolutionists describe life developing over vast periods of time as a scientific fact, though it is really only a theory.

Some scientists who believe the biblical account of God's creation think that it can fit with some aspects of evolutionary theory. They use terms like "progressive" or "continuous" creation. For example, some suggest that the days of creation in chapter one of Genesis might be "age days," that is, long periods of time in which God created and then helped things develop.

For in-depth information about this and similar viewpoints, contact the American Scientific Affiliation, P. O. Box 668, Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938, telephone (978) 356-5656. Others believe that the six days of Genesis are literal 24-hour days in which God created everything. They do not think that the actual facts of science support long periods of development. For more information on this viewpoint, contact the Institute for Creation Research, 1806 Royal Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229; telephone: (800) 337-0375.

It is important to note that there can be no real conflict between the facts of the Bible and the facts of science, since God was the Author of both. The problems arise when we begin to interpret those facts.

Since Christians hold various views, it is important to keep an attitude of humility and charity toward others in these complicated areas. One fact is absolutely clear from the Bible—God is the Creator!

12 Comments

Commentor says 6.8.2013, 06:09 a.m.

I have come to believe in Old Earth Creationism through the Day-Age Theory. This theory is held by Dr. David Snoke, a Christian and a scientist at the University of Pittsburgh. I hope this will be printed

Charles says 5.8.2013, 11:41 a.m.

I am not sure if Theistic Evolution is correct or if we should follow Biblical Creationism. I can say this with certainty: No matter which is correct , God directly created the universe(s). May God bless His creation.

Gabriela says 12.23.2012, 3:05 p.m.

I believe God's word. If He said 6 days, then so it is. Why do people try to twist, interpret, and complicate everything? Read the first couple of chapters from Genesis to a little kid, he won't have questions about this.

David says 10.5.2012, 2:36 p.m.

In Genesis, hebrew scholars agree the writer intended it to be six literal 24 hr days. This is confirmed in Exodus when God gives us the reason for Commandment 4 in Exodus 20:8-11.

Lakmini says 8.14.2012, 2:45 p.m.

Six days means not earth's days. In the bible it is mentioned that one day in heaven are many thousand years on earth

Herbert says 6.4.2012, 05:02 a.m.

greatness? Without faith it is impossible to please God. Gods word is correct. it is Holy and nothing of the Lords is false. The bible is Holy and if it says 6 days it must be six days.

Herbert says 6.4.2012, 04:59 a.m.

mentioned in the Bible. Considering so called days as "ages" is trying to use science to explain the Bible. What then do you make about Noah's Ark, burning bush, red sea? Will we accept scientific explanations for these too? Or will we accept Gods

Herbert says 6.4.2012, 04:51 a.m.

I have considered your post and have come to the following conclusion. The sum of Gods word is truth and every one of his righteous decrees lasts forever. Without faith it is impossible to please god. Creation is not the only physically absurd thing

Ross says 11.8.2011, 11:19 a.m.

A pastor once said, "The Bible says that God created everything in six days... Now what I want to know is, what took Him so long?". The Bible was inspired by God (2 Timothy 3:16). Those scientists that promote evolution are not. So, as Christians, who should we believe, God the Creator or scientists the created? Have a closer look and you'll find that evolution is based on false (human) assumptions.

Victor Marquez says 5.25.2011, 00:57 a.m.

I have only two options:a) Believe in The Holy Bible b) Adjust the bible to my arguments. If I'm Christian Evangelistic, and love God, Christ and Holy Spirit, then I believe in All and Only The Holy Bible. This Belief is for faith and love, today nobody can say the Genesis Book is incorrect because is Truth.

Michael says 5.8.2011, 2:45 p.m.

I believe in God and I accept evolution. I don't think the miracle of life could have arisen without God's help. The way He chose to create life, whether in six days or through evolution as strong evidence suggest, doesn't really matter. What matters is God created us and we are here.

Jennifer says 10.5.2010, 11:14 a.m.

God can do anything He pleases! And, he has the power to do it. He is all knowing, all powerful, and he is present everywhere. All the universe speaks of his creation, from our very genetics to the farthest reaches of space. Since the bible says God created the universe and everything in it in six days, then so be it. It was created in six days. Do you think it is by happenstance that our planet is at just the right distance from the sun so that it is neither too hot nor too cold for life to exist here? This can be no accident. Our bodies are bombarded with millions of deadly bacteria and viruses every time we take a breath or put anything into our mouths, yet in the design of our bodies, God provided us with our immune system to defend us. Is it an accident that we are not extinct?