or evolution. As a further example, astronomers tell us that light has been picked up from stars twice 500 million light years away. Does that mean that Cod's creation is at least that old. It certainly could be, while on the other hand, if the Lord so chose He could have created those galaxies out there six or sev en thousand years old. He might have at the same time created the light on its way. So, some believe that the Creator made all things with the appearance of age, while others hold to the gap theory al lowing for a span of time in be tween. Instead of creating a baby He could have ordained that we come into this world full grown. In any case we believe that the creation of the mature universe is older than the creation of man. That phrase, "a day is as a thousand years," is not to be made a tight equation. Metaphors, similies, and comparisons predate the New Tes tament era. They go back into an cient Creek lore. All that the Holy Spirit is pointing out is that God has a different method of reckon ing time. He lives in the eternal present.
Jenni Schwepker (r.) registers for the fall semester. Over 1900 students will register for classes in the College and Seminary later this month.
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