Does the Bible’s creation account rule out the possibility that the universe began with the big bang?

Some people say that life evolved. Others contend that God merely started creation off and then let the process of evolution take over. What does the Bible say?

Well, if anyone would know the truth of the matter, it would be God, Himself, Creator of heaven and earth, as follows:

The Bible simply says: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) So even if a cosmic explosion produced our universe, that would not contradict what is stated in the Bible. Rather, Genesis 1:1 would answer the question, Who caused the big bang? When exactly was "the beginning?"

Revelation 22:13 ~ "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end,the first and the last."

Of course, many scientists believe that the big bang was a spontaneous, undirected event that led to the self-arranging of particles of matter into stars and planets over a period of time. Even God didn't insult man's intelligence with that theory. The Bible does not support that view, but states that the formation of the universe, was a direct act of God, whether he employed some sort of cosmic explosion or some other method of creation.

Just from Genesis, the very first verse alone,...tells us what exactly happened to cause the beginning of everything we know. God said, "In the beginning." That means that was the starting point of it all. Where all originated. That means the first thing on God's agenda, was to create. So we see that the Big Bang theory doesn't hold the truth that "out of the blue", without any help at all, the heavens and earth created themselves. Science doesn't give nor have an explanation for that. However, God didn't leave us in the dark so to speak, or to guess about how everything came about. He told us exactly what happened, so we wouldn't have to guess.

We see creation was not undirected, as many claim. The very first thing God wanted us to know, and let us know, is that He created it all. Leaving nothing undone. The very word "created", confirms that He did a great work in the heavens and on Earth, and all was complete in six days!

Does the Bible’s account allow for living things to change over time?

Yes. The Bible says that God created living things “according to their kinds.” (Genesis 1:11, 12,21,24,25) Can variation occurwithin a kind?Yes. However, does observed adaptation within a kind prove that eventually new kinds can evolve? No.

Can the Bible and the theory of evolution be reconciled?

Indeed. The Bible says that GOD created all things.” (Revelation 4:11) He left nothing undone. He did not “rest” until his creative work was complete. (Genesis 2:2) His words are crystal clear: God did not create a simple organism and then rest, or take a backseat, while that organism evolved over millions of years into various kinds of fish, apes, and humans. That idea, called macroevolution, denies the role of a Creator, who the Bible says “made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them.”—Exodus 20:11; Revelation 10:6.

“You are worthy, Jehovah our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power, because you created all things.”—Revelation 4:11.

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Penny · 46-50, F

one thing to rememeber when reading the bible is that it is a story as well as a historical recollection written by men supposedly of God, yes, but "God" has told me stuff too. this does not make them 100% factual

LadyGrace ·

@Penny The thing to remember when reading the Bible, is that it is not just any story, but God's story, handed down to mankind. To say it is fictitious, is to call God a liar and His Word, by any. God did not entrust His precious Holy Word to just anyone. God told us it was handed down only to holy men of old, and only written under the direction of the Holy Spirit. It is literally "God-breathed".

SW-User

@LadyGrace The thing is, how can the Bible be "God's story, handed down to mankind", when even Christian scholars concede that it was written by hundreds of people and was heavily edited as well? Who got to decide what was kept in the Bible, and why? Once again, this is people creating the Word of God for themselves.

LadyGrace ·

@SW-User Thank you, sir. I never speak anything but what I find in the Bible. IDEAS, don't count. Speculation...doesn't count. God's Word does.

God's Word is pure, unadulterated and I believe every word my perfect God said. If even one word was wrong, not counting that through human flaw somebody spelled a word wrong or whatever, through the years... it still will never take away the fact that it is from God and He does not make errors like humans. The message is still there and still true to this day, as it has always been and always shall be.

God said, "The Earth shall pass away, but My Words shall never pass away." Matthew 24:35

Where do we get the idea that God is capable of error when His very words says he is perfect and without error? If one thing was a lie in His own testimony and account of life and how it began, etc., then He could not claim to be, or call himself, God, nor present us with a way of salvation. There would be no Heavenly Kingdom or Redemption. There would be no Savior. He describes Himself as not just any truth, but in The Book of John, He declares that He is:

Jesus told his disciples in John 14:6, "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life. No man comes to the Father, except through Me."

I don't know how many scholars were Christian, but a good Christian scholar would tell you this, if he had studied God's Word:

Any wise man knows, that the phrase, "all paths lead to the same place", is a devil's lie. If I want to go to New York, I'm not going to travel south. Man can say anything, but Jesus said, not all paths lead to heaven. If that were true, then everyone would go to heaven and that's not going to happen until their sins have been forgiven and they are in right standing with God the Father once again. All paths do not lead to heaven.

There is no error in God's Word. The Bible says, "The law of the Lord is perfect, concerning our soul." The testimony of the Lord is not only infallible, it is inerrant.

Proverbs 30:5-6, "Every Word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, Lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar."

Let's take a look at what the Bible says about its origin; not listen to man-made philosophy or many religions: those have nothing to do with salvation. The Bible says that God did not entrust His precious Word to just anyone. It says He gave it to "holy men of old", under the direction and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, giving them what to write." And notice what it says at the end of The Book of Revelation. It says in effect, that anyone who tries to change God's message, shall be cursed! God means business and He means what He says. The Bible is Living. It is the Living Word of God. It says it is "God-breathed."

The Bible has been the best selling book of all time. It is the number one seller every year. Why? Because God has had His hand on His Book over the years. There are different translations, but all agree on the path to salvation. The words of God have been kept safe and handed down from oral speakers to scribes. Finally, in scripture form, but protected from those who would destroy it. There is no other book like this one. It’s a miracle it survived. No other book claiming to be "holy", can even come close. Why would Jesus die for a lie? He didn't suffer on the cross for Himself. He did it for us, because that's how much He loves us and He proved it. Over all the centuries, notice how His message has been consistent and harmonious. Misconceptions are created, when people don't study God's word, nor have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit to interpret it for them. God's word says we only receive the Holy Spirit when we ask him to come into our hearts and lives as our Savior.

Readers of the Bible have long recognized, analyzed, and discussed these so-called discrepancies, and have come to the important conclusion, that with some basic understanding of ancient languages, literature, and the cultural context of biblical writings, and time frames, along with careful bible study, it becomes apparent that these inconsistencies are not actually contradictions. This kind of problem is perhaps the most common found among critics of the Bible. They very often take verses out of context and set them against each other.

Penny · 46-50, F

@LadyGrace did you know Harry Potter could talk to snakes too lol

LadyGrace ·

@Penny No. Did you know that God said He will not be mocked?

Penny · 46-50, F

@LadyGrace i'm not mocking God. i am mocking your superstitious belief in the bible. the bible also says to not worship idols and many turn teh bible in to just that. an idol of God.

LadyGrace ·

@Penny Well, it may be superstitious to you, but not to me. I don't call out your beliefs and call them superstitious or make fun of them, or downgrade them. That's what's so cool about this world. We can believe anything we want to and that's up to us and not for others to judge.

I can't go along with your statement that followers of Christ worship the Bible. That's never been in our heart to do so. All worship God, reverencing Him, but enjoy living according to God's Word. We feel it is to be honored, because it is God-breathed and The Living Word. But worship it? No. Only God.