The Untold Story of Creation -THE TIMELINE OF CREATION

THE BEGINNING

The material heavens and earth are created. - Genesis 1:1.

DARKNESS

The earth is formless, desolate, and dark. -Genesis 1:2.

FIRST DAY 

Diffused light evidently penetrates the earth's atmosphere. If there had been any observer on the surface of the earth, the sources of light would have been imperceptible to him.  Yet, the difference between night and day became discernible. -Genesis 1:3-5.

SECOND DAY

The earth is covered with water and a sense material of vapor.  These two elements are separate, creating a gap between the water surface and the canopy of vapor.  The Bible describes this space as "an expanse between the waters,"  and calls it "Heaven." - Genesis 1:6-8.

THIRD DAY

Surface water subsides and dry ground appears.  The atmosphere clears up to allow more sunlight to reach the ground.  Some vegetation appears with new species sprouting though the third and subsequent creative days. - Genesis 1:9-13.

FOURTH DAY

The sun and moon become more discernible from the earth's surface. - Genesis 1:14-19.

FIFTH DAY

God creates underwater creatures and flying creatures in great numbers with the ability to procreate within their kinds. - Genesis  1:20-23. 

SIXTH DAY

Land animals are created, both large and small.  The sixth day culminates with a masterpiece of God's physical creation:  the first human couple.- Genesis 1:24-31.

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