Fusion: week of 5/10

FAMILY THEME: HOW OLD IS THE EARTH?

Genesis 1:1 - 2:3

2 Peter 3:3-6

Mark 10:6

Exodus 20:8-11

We can accept the scriptural account of creation. It is supported

by history, science, other inspired writers, and Jesus Himself.

1.  We Can Rely on the Historical Genesis Account in God's Word

     (Genesis 1:1 - 2:3)

     Scripture indicates God spent one literal week creating

     everything, rather than the days of Creation referring to

     extended periods of time.

 
2.  The Apostles and Jesus Indicated They Trusted the Creation

     Account as Historical

     (2 Peter 3:3-6 ; Mark 10:6)

     Biblical authors who addressed the issue of creation in any

     way always treated it as a historical account. This was the

     pattern for Jesus as well.

     

3.  Our Calendar Week and Sabbath Rest Was Established

     on the Creation Account

     (Exodus 20:8-11)

     The entire concept of our seven-day week and calendar is

     built upon the idea of God's creating the world in six literal

     days and resting on the seventh.