Bill Pratt | March 16, 2009
Today we continue looking at arguments for a 24-hour view of the “days” in Genesis and arguments for a longer period of time. Again, we will be using Norm Geisler’s treatment of the issue. A seemingly persuasive argument for the 24-hour view is the comparison in Exodus 20:11 of the six-day work week to the [...]
Bill Pratt | March 15, 2009
In the first post in this series, we introduced the topic of “days” in Genesis, but there are more arguments that need to be fleshed out. We will continue using Norman Geisler’s treatment of this subject in his second volume of systematic theology. Young-earth creationists point out that when numbered series are used in the Old [...]
Bill Pratt | March 13, 2009
The Hebrew word yom is used eleven times in Genesis, chapter 1. When you read Genesis 1 (and you should before proceeding to read this post), it is clear that the author is describing the creation of the heavens and earth by God. As the author describes this process, he uses the word yom to [...]
Bill Pratt | March 12, 2009
Over the past several years, I have moved from believing in a young earth (6,000-10,000 years) to an older earth (4.5 billion years). I wouldn’t say that I’m totally convinced, but I do think that the biblical and scientific evidence is much stronger for an old earth. This position, unfortunately, alienates me from some of my [...]
Bill Pratt | January 2, 2009
Som people believe that if you are an evangelical, then you must believe that God created the earth and the entire universe in a six day period of time, about 6,000 – 10,000 years ago. In addition, you must believe that the entire universe was also created 6,000 – 10,000 years ago. This view is known [...]
