Literalists on Creation

Question 1

How do literalists interpret the “days” in Genesis 1?

Answer 1

Literally, as 24-hour periods.

Question 2

What is the literalist perspective on the timeline of the Earth’s age?

Answer 2

Advocates for a relatively young Earth based on biblical genealogies.

Question 3

How do literalists generally view the theory of evolution?

Answer 3

They typically reject it, considering it incompatible with a literal interpretation of Genesis.
Biblical Support: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

Question 4

How do literalists perceive Genesis 1 and 2?

Answer 4

As a chronological and historical record of creation. Biblical Support: “This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created, when the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.” (Genesis 2:4)

Question 5

What is the primary purpose that literalists believe the creation narrative serves?

Answer 5

To provide a factual account of God’s creative work. Biblical Support: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1)

Question 6

Who do literalists consider Adam and Eve to be?

Answer 6

Historical individuals, the first human beings created by God. Biblical Support: “The man called his wife’s name Eve because she was the mother of all the living.” (Genesis 3:20)