Creation speaks to the eternal power and divine nature of God. The psalmist David wrote, “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1).

The account of God’s creation unfolds in the opening chapters of Genesis (chapters 1 and 2), revealing a six-day creation timeline.

According to Scripture, God created “the heavens and the earth” fully formed and functioning in six literal, 24‑hour days—around 6,000 years ago (approximately 4000 BC). The context of Genesis 1, along with other biblical passages, makes it clear that these were ordinary solar days. God’s original creation was perfect—without death or suffering—and stands in direct contrast to evolutionary models and secular philosophies.

What Is Biblical Creation?

Biblical creation is the understanding based on Scripture that God created the universe and everything in it as described in Genesis.

• God spoke creation into existence—He did not need pre-existing materials.
• He created all things in six normal-length days, about 6,000 years ago.
• This view holds that the Bible is a historical and eyewitness account, not a myth or allegory.

This contrasts with the evolutionary belief that the universe formed slowly over billions of years through random natural processes.

Bible Teaches Creation

Multiple passages in both the Old and New Testaments affirm God as the Creator of all things:

• “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1
• “For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth... therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day.” — Exodus 20:11
• “For by him all things were created... all things were created through him and for him.” — Colossians 1:16
• “Worthy are you... for you created all things, and by your will they existed.” — Revelation 4:11

Scripture makes clear that God is the eyewitness and ultimate authority on creation.

Basic Assumptions of Biblical Creation

• God exists as Creator and sustainer.
• The universe and all life—including spiritual beings—originated at creation.
• Creation occurred in six literal, 24-hour days.
• Everything was made directly by God’s command.
• Scriptural revelation is sufficient for explaining origins.
• Death and suffering entered the world through Adam’s sin.
• Life does not arise from nonlife.

God Created the Universe

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1

God’s workmanship is evident in the moon, sun, stars, and galaxies—each finely tuned and deliberate. Psalm 19:1 reminds us that creation itself points to its Maker.

Creation in Six Days

The phrase “and there was evening, and there was morning—the nth day” (Genesis 1) reinforces the literal, 24‑hour interpretation. Biblical creationists see no need to harmonize the text with evolutionary timescales.

God’s order in creating light, life, and humanity over six days affirms both His design and sovereignty.

Faith vs. Science?

Both creationism and evolution involve faith in unseen past events. However, biblical creation relies on God’s eyewitness testimony and divine authority. It prioritizes Scripture as the foundation for interpreting origins.

Creation vs. Evolution

Evolution teaches the universe formed over billions of years without divine intervention. By contrast, biblical creation holds to a young earth, special creation of kinds, and purpose-driven origin—aligned with Genesis and reinforced by Christian theology.

Creation Science

Far from anti-science, biblical creation has undergirded historic scientific fields. Creation researchers apply operational science to support biblical timelines and models, including predictions confirmed by empirical research.

Proof of Creation

Historical science depends on interpreting past events. Biblical creation finds coherence in genetic evidence for human unity, geological signals tied to a global flood, and biological complexity—all pointing back to Scripture.

The World Doesn’t Make Sense Without God

Without a Creator, moral absolutes vanish and scientific laws lose logical basis. Only a rational, unchanging God provides a coherent foundation for reason, ethics, and science.