Bible Discussion Thread

Question: The first chapter in Genesis, I've been taught that earth and heaven were already established and THEN it became void and without form when Satan decided he wanted to rule. Any thoughts?

Hello Francene777. The answer you seek is difficult to give since the Bible does not divulge any more information than what is given in the first chapter of Genesis. In regards to what you learned about this, that the Earth lost its form & became void when Satan decided to rule, we have been given no timeline as to when Satan was cast out of Heaven & whether being cast out, the Earth became uninhabitable. So, it can only be speculation on this matter.

For your thoughts though: the Apostle Paul in 2 Corinthians 4:4 wrote, "In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them". Satan is considered the 'god of this world', not that he usurpes the True God's creative, sustaining ownership of this Earth, but that Satan as a roaring, prowling lion, constantly seeks to infiltrate the minds of people towards sin & estrangement from God. So I ask myself, 'if Satan is still free to roam & deceive the hearts of men, why doesn't this beautifully formed & filled Earth become corrupt again as it did in Genesis 1:2?" Surely, if the Earth was created by God in perfect form & fullness at the first, then became corrupted by Satan's presence, it follows that it should then return to a corrupted formless state. But as far as I can see, this is still a beautiful Earth that we have been given, to which Satan has no power over. Maybe worth considering.

Hi Francene.

My thoughts on your question is , what you seemed to of been taught is not scripturally sound.

No where in the Bible is there scripture stating what you referenced.

Therefore it has no scriptural Foundation.

Scriptures say, it (was) void

Not that it (became) void

Let the Holyspirit guide you ,and pray for understanding.

I pray that the lord Bless you greatly.

I love you all.

Dear Francene777 , the best thing for you to do is to try very hard to completely forget what you have been told . The Bible is a gift from God to you in order to help you to draw closer to Him . He wants to talk to you one on One . Get yourself a paper KJV , pick a time when you know you can be alone with Him and start reading His message to you . Genesis is a great place to start , don't stop reading until you finish the whole thing , and then , start again :). He has so much to show you , if you have questions after , note I say after , after you have read something then come on here and ask us . You might get four different answers but , you must read it for yourself before questioning it . We can't answer your questions if it's obvious that you haven't read it for yourself yet . Then your questions will be based on your own curiosity and not on someone else's notions . May God bless your efforts .

I have read it, makes sense both ways. It'll come to me:)