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How Did Life Begin?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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1. How did the universe begin?
The Bible states: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1) Most scientists agree that the universe had a beginning. How did God create it? He used his “active force”—his holy spirit—to make everything in the universe, including galaxies, stars, and planets.—Genesis 1:2.
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How Did Life Begin?Enjoy Life Forever!—An Interactive Bible Course
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5. The Bible’s creation account is reasonable
In Genesis chapter 1, the Bible describes the origin of the earth and life on it. Can you trust that account, or is it just a myth? Play the VIDEO, and then discuss the questions that follow.
Does the Bible teach that the earth and life on it were created in six 24-hour days?
Do you think that the Bible’s account of creation is logical and reasonable? Why, or why not?
Read Genesis 1:1, and then discuss this question:
Scientists say that the universe had a beginning. How does their conclusion compare with what you just read in the Bible?
Some people wonder if God used evolution to create life. Read Genesis 1:21, 25, 27, and then discuss these questions:
Does the Bible teach that God made a simple life-form and then let it evolve into fish, mammals, and humans? Or did he create all the basic “kinds” of life?b
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