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Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:2

Genesis 1:2 We should be sure we understand both Nature and Scripture before we pronounce certainly on their agreement or disagreement, and it can hardly be said that either is quite understood. To attempt to reconcile all the expressions in this chapter with the details of science is a mistake. It has certain true things to declare, facts of nature which have a religious bearing, and are a needed introduction to the revelation which follows; and these facts it presents in the poetic form... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:5

Genesis 1:5 John 4:4 (1) One of the first lessons which God intends us to learn from the night is a larger respect for wholesome renovation. Perhaps this may not show itself in any great lengthening of our bodily life, but rather in a more healthy spirit, less exposed to that prevailing unrest which fills the air and which troubles so many minds. (2) The night is the season of wonder. A new and strangely equipped population, another race of beings, another sequence of events, comes into and... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:14

Genesis 1:14 There are few words much oftener in our mouths than that short but most important word, "Time." It is the long measure of our labour, expectation, and pain; it is the scanty measure of our rest and joy. And yet, with all this frequent mention of it, there are, perhaps, few things about which men really think less, few things upon which they have less real settled thought. I. Two remarkable characteristics make up the best account which we can give of time. The one, how completely,... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:16

Genesis 1:16 It is noticeable that while this chapter does not profess to be a scientific account of creation, not only is creation represented as a gradual process, but the simpler living forms are introduced first, and the more advanced afterwards, as the fossil remains of plants and animals prove to have been the case. God has seen fit to appoint, in the world of mind as well as of matter, great lights, and lesser lights, and least lights, answering to the daylight, moonlight, and starlight... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:2

without form and void Jeremiah 4:23-27; Isaiah 24:1; Isaiah 45:18 clearly indicate that the earth had undergone a cataclysmic change as the result of divine judgment. The face of the earth bears everywhere the marks of such a catastrophe. There are not wanting imitations which connect it with a previous testing and fall of angels. See Ezekiel 28:12-15; Isaiah 14:9-14 which certainly go beyond the kings of Tyre and Babylon. read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:3

Let there be light Neither here nor in verses 14-18 is an original creative act implied. A different word is used. The sense is, made to appear; made visible. The sun and moon were created "in the beginning." The "light" of course came from the sun, but the vapour diffused the light. Later the sun appeared in an unclouded sky. read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:5

day The word "day" is used in Scripture in three ways: (1) that part of the solar day of twenty-four hours which is light Genesis 1:5; Genesis 1:14; John 9:4; John 11:9. (2) such a day, set apart for some distinctive purpose, as, "day of atonement" (Leviticus 23:27); "day of judgment" Matthew 10:15. (3) a period of time, long or short, during which certain revealed purposes of God are to be accomplished, as "day of the Lord." evening The use of "evening" and "morning" may be held to limit "day"... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:6

firmament Lit. expanse (i.e. of waters beneath, of vapour above). read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:8

firmament i.e. the expanse above, the "heaven" of the clouds. Genesis 7:11; Genesis 8:2. read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:11

bring forth grass It is by no means necessary to suppose that the life-germ of seeds perished in the catastrophic judgment which overthrew the primitive order. With the restoration of dry land and light the earth would "bring forth" as described. It was "animal" life which perished, the traces of which remain as fossils. Relegate fossils to the primitive creation, and no conflict of science with the Genesis cosmogony remains. Typist's Note: THE GAP THEORY]] read more

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:2

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:5

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:14

Sermon Bible Commentary - Genesis 1:16

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:2

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:3

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:5

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:6

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:8

Scofield's Reference Notes - Genesis 1:11

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