Will God Burn up the Earth? Which Anglican Church is right for me, and does Genesis 1 leave room for the "gap theory"?

Will God Burn up the Earth? Which Anglican Church is right for me, and does Genesis 1 leave room for the "gap theory"?

September 7, 2026 · 48 min

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Tom Wright and Mike Bird discuss Anglican traditions, the gap theory in Genesis 1, and the biblical perspective on the earth's destruction.

Tom Wright and Mike Bird tackle three big questions: Which Anglican tradition is most faithful? Does Genesis 1 leave room for the “gap theory”? And does 2 Peter really teach that the earth will be destroyed by fire?They explore church tradition and biblical faithfulness, creation and Genesis, and whether the Christian hope is the destruction or renewal of the world.You may also like: What happens at the End of the Age? https://www.premierunbelievable.com/ask-nt-wright-anything/what-happens-at-the-end-of-the-age/20167.article What’s the fine print on the Second Coming…https://www.premierunbelievable.com/ask-nt-wright-anything/whats-the-fine-print-on-the-second-coming-the-transfiguration-and-michael-heisers-unseen-realm/21128.article Should I use the word ‘heaven’? Will we know everything in the new creation? https://www.premierunbelievable.com/ask-nt-wright-anything/ask-nt-wright-anything-145-should-i-use-the-word-heaven-will-we-know-everything-in-the-new-creation/14366.article Support & Subscribe👉 Support thought-provoking conversations and help keep the show going at www.premierunbelievable.com/geolink/donate💡❓Got a question for Tom? Go to askntwright.com👉…

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Host: Tom Wright

Guest: Mike Bird

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Organizations: Anglican Church

Books & works: Genesis 1, 2 Peter

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