July 26, 2025

Science and Creation


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This booklet explores how modern scientific discoveries support and harmonize with the biblical account of creation, emphasizing God's design and purpose for Earth and humanity. It presents creation as a structured process of divine "days" or epochs, culminating in the creation of man and pointing toward a future restoration of humanity through Christ.
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The booklet seeks to show how scientific understanding of the universe aligns with the biblical account of creation, arguing that modern discoveries confirm rather than contradict the Bible. It emphasizes God's intelligent design of Earth and the orderly, purposeful process of creation, culminating in the creation and future restoration of humanity.

Creation and Divine Design

  • The booklet begins by quoting Genesis 1:1 and asserting that the immensity and complexity of the universe point to the existence of a Supreme Intelligent Creator.

  • Biblical texts from Psalms, Isaiah, and Job are used to support the view that Earth was deliberately formed by God to be inhabited, with mankind as its primary occupant.

Man’s Original Purpose and Redemption

  • Man was created to have dominion over the Earth, but Adam's disobedience brought sin and death.

  • However, God’s purpose did not fail—through Christ, humanity will be restored: “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22).

  • This process of resurrection and restitution is part of God’s long-term plan to restore mankind to life and harmony with His law.

Scientific Insights That Align with the Bible

  • The Bible described truths thousands of years before science confirmed them:

  • Isaiah 40:22 mentions “the circle of the earth,” long before the spherical shape was accepted.
  • Job 26:7 speaks of Earth being suspended “upon nothing,” defying early mythological theories.

The Earth’s Foundations and Measurements

  • The Earth's solid core and continental massifs align with Job’s descriptions of the Earth’s “foundations.”

  • God’s question to Job about Earth’s measurements highlights the precise design, including:

  • Earth’s diameter (~8,000 miles)Distance from the sun (~91 million miles)—ideal for maintaining life.
  • Any closer or farther, and life wouldn’t be sustainable due to extreme heat or cold.

The Method of Creation

  • The Bible doesn’t describe the how, only that God created.

  • Scientists agree Earth began as a hot molten mass that cooled over time.

  • The six "days" of Genesis are explained not as literal 24-hour days, but as long epochs or eras (“yowm” in Hebrew), each representing a phase of development.

The Six Creative Days (Epochs)

  1. First Day – Light and Darkness

    • God’s power "brooded" over the waters.

    • Light (sunlight) began to pierce through dense vapor, though not yet fully illuminating Earth.

    • Each day begins with darkness (evening) and ends in clarity (morning).

  2. Second Day – Formation of the Atmosphere

    • God divided waters below and above.

    • Formation of air (firmament or atmosphere), which sustains life and supports Earth’s water cycle.

    • Balanced oxygen and water vapor are essential for life.

  3. Third Day – Appearance of Dry Land and Early Plant Life

    • Earth’s crust rose, seas gathered, and dry land appeared.

    • Early vegetation (non-edible plants) formed.

    • Emphasis on “after its kind”, rejecting evolution and supporting fixed species.

    • Scientific evidence (coal deposits) matches this era’s vegetation.

  4. Fourth Day – Sun, Moon, and Stars Become Visible

    • The sun and moon had existed since Genesis 1:1 but now appointed to govern seasons and time.

    • Sunlight became strong enough to regulate seasons.

    • Trees in earlier eras had no growth rings—evidence that seasons didn’t exist yet.

  5. Fifth Day – Marine Life and Winged Creatures

    • Creation of sea creatures (including dinosaurs) and winged creatures (not limited to birds).

    • These species also appear suddenly in the fossil record, not gradually via evolution.

  6. Sixth Day – Land Animals and Man

    • Creation of mammals and flowering plants.

    • Bees appeared for pollination, showing ecological design.

    • Man was created last, in God’s image, to rule over Earth.

Creation of Man and the Soul

  • Genesis 2:7: Man is made from earthly elements and brought to life by breath (oxygen).

  • The term “living soul” simply means a living being, the same term used for animals.

  • The booklet refutes the notion of an immortal soul, explaining that man does not possess an undying essence but lives due to God’s breath of life.

The Garden of Eden and the Fall

  • God created a beautiful garden with food and pleasing sights.

  • Adam was given the task of naming animals and realized his need for companionship, prompting the creation of Eve.

  • Temptation and disobedience (via Satan and the tree of knowledge) led to mankind’s fall and inherited death.

  • Despite sin, God’s love and mercy endure, providing redemption through Jesus.

The New Creation and Future Hope

  • A “new creation” began with Jesus, offering the faithful a chance to become “new creatures” destined for divine life.

  • Resurrection of the dead will occur in Christ’s future Kingdom, a time of restoration, healing, and perfect human life.

  • Mankind will gain an experiential understanding of good and evil and be equipped to obey God eternally.

  • This “new day” is symbolized by the rising of the Sun of Righteousness (Malachi 4:2).

Conclusion:

This booklet presents a compelling integration of biblical creation with scientific discovery, affirming that Earth’s formation and the order of life reflect divine planning. While rejecting evolution, it acknowledges geological evidence and emphasizes that God’s ultimate goal is the restoration and eternal blessing of mankind through Jesus Christ.