The ‘Gap Theory’, Part 2: Reasons Against
“The Gap Theory”
This theory tries to reconcile the long geologic eras of Evolutionary thought into the days of Genesis. Those who support this theory say that there was a “gap” of millions of years between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. They claim that this is where Lucifer fell from heaven, and God judged Lucifer and the dinosaurs living on the earth destroying them both. Then allegedly God took 6 days to fix the world back. However, not only is there NO Scriptural evidence to support this theory, it is contrary to the fossil record. It omits the humans, insects, mammals, and fish that are also found fossilized with the dinosaurs.
“Without form and void” Question: “Please explain what happened in the 2nd verse of Genesis 1:2. Why is the earth “without form and void?” Esteban (08/03/2001) Answer: The short answer is: Nothing happened. Some people take this verse to mean that when God says that the earth was “without form, and void” he was talking about some type of judgment on a previous race of creatures. They believe that this judgment left the earth in this wrecked condition. The problem is, there is no scriptural basis for this argument.
