We are trying to dispel the common notion that the Bible is scientifically inaccurate and full of myths and legends. Through examination of accepted scientific findings coupled with good Biblical scholarship we try to show that there is a very strong case for the accuracy of the Bible concerning science. On this website, we primarily explore Genesis 1 for our example.
There are two keys to understanding Genesis 1 from the viewpoint of science.
Once these two key points are understood, then there is excellent harmony between the descriptions in Genesis 1 and the descriptions from science concerning the past 4.5 billion years of earth's history. Then please notice that the scientific understanding has only been formed over the last several hundred years while the descriptions in Genesis 1 were written over 3000 years ago. How could anyone over 3000 years ago know enough at that time to provide a description of creation that is in harmony with our current scientific understanding? The fact that the scientific description and the Genesis 1 description are in harmony strongly suggests (we would like to say "proves") that the One who guided the writing of the Bible and the Creator of the universe are indeed one and the same. This harmony between the Genesis 1 description and the scientific description is certainly a deep and profound truth that is worthy of our time for thoughtful consideration.
Click on the up or down chevron in the above screens to view descriptions of the different days of creation. Click on the title in the above screens (for example, Day 1 of Creation) to find more details about the given day of creation.Every story has a point of view. The key to harmonizing Genesis 1 with science is the point of view provided in Genesis 1:2.
Note that the Spirit of God is depicted as a bird of fire in the illustrations above.
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. (NIV) From this point of view, Day 1 through Day 6 of creation are told from the Spirit's perspective hovering over the face of the earth.
Every one of the following groups has some solid truths guiding them. If you are in one of these groups, would you be willing to consider another aspect of the truth?