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Genesis 1:1-2 — "In the Beginning"

Whether Genesis 1 describes literal 24-hour days of creation (young-earth creationism), long ages or literary framework (old-earth/day-age), or a theological rather than scientific account of origins.

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Overall consensus65/100

Reformed Church in America

Reformed Church in America

Mainline Protestant

Nuanced

God created all things; Genesis theologically true; interpretive flexibility

RCA affirms God created all things as taught in Genesis 1:1-2. Passage is theologically true and authoritative. However RCA allows interpretive flexibility regarding nature of days.\n\nRCA maintains theological affirmations while engaging respectfully with science. Affirmation that God is creator and creation good is maintained while allowing diverse interpretations of mechanisms and timing.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Belgic Confession Article 12
  • Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 26
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