Because of the accepted teachings of evolution, many Christians have tried to place a gap of indeterminate time between the first two verses of Genesis 1.

Many people assume there is a great gap in time between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2.

The interpretation of Genesis 1:1–2, as it applies to the Gap (Ruin-Reconstruction) Theory, revolves around four major points.

There have been many attempts to harmonize or combine the Genesis account of the creation with orthodox “modern” geology—e.g. theistic evolution and progressive creation.

Gap theorists insert millions of years between the first two verses of Genesis. But what really lurks in that gap?

Two centuries ago in an effort to explain “prehistoric” fossils, Christian leaders introduced the idea that a gap of time is missing between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2.

The gap theory is simply compromise. It is an attempt to harmonise the facts of Scripture with the ideas of fallen men.

Judie from Australia shares her past experiences with the Gap Theory, as a follow up to last week's feedback on the topic.

Dr. Danny Essary (Ed.D.) is an assistant professor at East Texas Baptist University (USA).