About this episode
This episode examines the gap theory and presents ten biblical points that disprove it.
In this episode, we examine the origins and claims of the so-called gap theory, which was developed to support an old earth perspective and the idea of evolution requiring millions or billions of years. Advocates argue that there is a gap between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis chapter 1:2, highlighting the phrase “and the earth was without form and void.” They suggest that God would not create the earth empty and uninhabitable, and therefore propose a previous world existing before the creation of Adam—an alleged sin-filled world ruled by Satan that God later destroyed, leaving the earth “without form and void.” However, when we look to the authority of Scripture, we find no evidence of a devil, sin, humanity, bloodshed, or death prior to the six literal days of creation. According to the biblical account, everything was created within those six days, encompassing the entirety of earth’s history. Revelation 22:19 warns not to add to or take away from the Word of God. The discussion of a gap theory challenges Scripture and contradicts the plain meaning of the biblical text. Listen as Bill and Annette share ten Biblical points that clearly disprove the gap theory in this new podcast…
People in this episode
Host: Bill Wiese
Guest: Annette
Topics covered
- gap theory
- creation
- biblical interpretation
- old earth perspective
- evolution
- scripture authority
Keywords
- gap theory
- creation
- Bill Wiese
- Annette
- scripture
- evolution
- old earth
- Genesis
- Revelation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Soul Choice Ministries
Books & works: Revelation 22:19, Genesis 1:1, Genesis chapter 1:2
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