There is scattered evidence in history and from cultural artifacts that there may be an unknown amount of time between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 (the Christian Gap theory) many believe this segement of Genesis could account for the billions of years geologic history of the Earth.
Via a Gap theory has existed for millennia in the past that dates well before science came about that concurred the Earth has went through a history of billions of year.
Many Christians state the Gap Theory think this is in agreement with Historic Geology.
Below is statements that briefly point out the reason the Bible presents the Gap Theory.
http://www.custance.org/Library/WFANDV/chap1.html
It is proposed this interpretation of Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 as held by the ancients and reflect an unknown length of time, a time very much possibly what modern geology has found in the length of Earths Age.
It appears God would had to Create the surface region of the Earth twice, in reflection to what Genesis 1:3-11 and other Genesis One Fourth Day etc. presents.
One Creation between 1:1 and 1:2 and the so called Mosaic 6 Days of Creation listed in Genesis One following Scriptures.
I am not against those who want to believe in the Gap Theory.
But it is not my view. True guesstimation and wrangling of words is required for the Gap Theory.
It is without conviction of error and a heart of peace that I can say with honesty that God Created a Cosmos and Earth with true Mature Apparent-Embedded Age. Eve being a pefect example. And the fossil record in line to the creatures buried since Eve, all showing Kind, and no sign of evolution. A fossil record God would have Created over the historic time of Esrth physically maturing by geologic processes. Evevian (Eve-vi-an) Geology, a reflection of Eve's Creation method and representation. Yes, faith is very much centrally required, in Attributes of God and in view of Scriptures He has clearly written for all to see, with or without a heart full of faith.
Via a Gap theory has existed for millennia in the past that dates well before science came about that concurred the Earth has went through a history of billions of year.
Many Christians state the Gap Theory think this is in agreement with Historic Geology.
Below is statements that briefly point out the reason the Bible presents the Gap Theory.
http://www.custance.org/Library/WFANDV/chap1.html
It is proposed this interpretation of Genesis 1:1 and 1:2 as held by the ancients and reflect an unknown length of time, a time very much possibly what modern geology has found in the length of Earths Age.
It appears God would had to Create the surface region of the Earth twice, in reflection to what Genesis 1:3-11 and other Genesis One Fourth Day etc. presents.
One Creation between 1:1 and 1:2 and the so called Mosaic 6 Days of Creation listed in Genesis One following Scriptures.
I am not against those who want to believe in the Gap Theory.
But it is not my view. True guesstimation and wrangling of words is required for the Gap Theory.
It is without conviction of error and a heart of peace that I can say with honesty that God Created a Cosmos and Earth with true Mature Apparent-Embedded Age. Eve being a pefect example. And the fossil record in line to the creatures buried since Eve, all showing Kind, and no sign of evolution. A fossil record God would have Created over the historic time of Esrth physically maturing by geologic processes. Evevian (Eve-vi-an) Geology, a reflection of Eve's Creation method and representation. Yes, faith is very much centrally required, in Attributes of God and in view of Scriptures He has clearly written for all to see, with or without a heart full of faith.