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Bible Experts Hate This: Genesis 1 Isn’t About Creation (It’s About a Temple)
Most people think Genesis 1 describes God making the physical universe. But what if it’s actually about something completely different? John H. Walton, a leading Old Testament scholar, argues that ancient readers would have understood creation as assigning functions, not making matter. In his book 'The Lost World of Genesis One,' he reveals how the seven days are really a temple inauguration ceremony, where God installs rulers and rests to begin his reign. This perspective dissolves the conflict between science and faith—no more battles over evolution or the age of the earth. Watch to see why your understanding of Genesis might be totally wrong.
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