I really don't mean to be rude about it, but I vigorously oppose it for many reasons.
God says what He means and means what He says, and the language used in Genesis is deliberately unambiguous and clear that God created the world in 6 24 hour days, and it requires major mental gymnastics to twist that into anything other than a straight forward meaning.
To try to put a gap between v1 and v2 of gen 1 seems to me to make it like God is trying to trick us or something.
When I decided to believe Gods Word for what it is and became a YEC my faith and trust in God increased much.
As for 2 Peter I believe that refers to God working for 6,000 years and will soon be taking a Sabbath for 1,000 years, also known as the millennial rule.
Just my opinion. I really don't have the desire or energy to debate any of this out, so you believe what you want and I'll do the same.
Regards.
No, you wouldn't. Just post smart Alec remarks on this thread three or four times, but debate....No way!
I'm glad it increased your faith. I'm afraid it took more for me. I believed but always felt there was much more to His Word than I was being taught. Learning about the things I wrote before truly helped me and I tell others in case someone else out there needs the same help.
Either way - we are both blessed to have faith in Him.
You weren't rude at all and I appreciate your reply.
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