The Creation Theory

So, now that we have covered the basic origin and structure of the Christian faith and where it came from. I think it’s time that we start to work our way through the bible itself. I am going to go through it and speak upon the scriptures that raised questions within me. Now as I’ve said before, I am no preacher. I am also aware that no one has all the answers. 

However, I do this as a way to share my views and hopefully find a point of acceptance for the things I’ve never truly understood. This will provide me at least some measure of closure regarding the topics that were difficult for me to comprehend within the Bible all these years. It’s also worth mentioning that it’s just as important to make note of the things that the bible doesn’t say, as well as what it does. So, with that being said let’s go ahead and get started with Genesis, Chapter 1, verse 1.

Question # 1.
In the beginning, when God created everything in existence. There is no mention of a “Hell, Sheol, or Purgatory” being created, why?

Genesis Chapter 1:1-19, gives us a clear account of how things were built in the beginning of creation. There were two primary realms that were built, which were the heaven and the earth. The bible takes the time to explain in detail the creation of both. There was the creation of light itself which cleared the darkness and established the passing of time. The formation of the earth, and the separation of the waters where he placed the firmament which established the existence and location of Heaven. However, there is no mention of a Hell.

Why does this matter?
This observation is important because if this is true, it illustrates several things in God’s original plan:

·      First, that there was no expectation, anticipation, or intention of having a realm designed “specifically” for those who sinned. Regardless of whether it be humans or angels that transgressed through sins or rebellion against God.

·      Second, this also puts into question the concept of “life after death” in itself. Heaven was clearly made as a realm for the angels and other divine beings to dwell while they were “living”, not a final destination for “good humans.” Besides, human beings already had perfection here on earth in the Garden of Eden, right? Where they lived immortal in paradise. So why would they ever need to go to heaven?

·      Third, one could say that this means that death itself was not a part of God’s plan. Angels were meant to live eternally in heaven, and man was meant to live eternally on earth in a Garden of Eden, style existence. Remember, even the animals themselves were protected from death in the paradise that God had created here on earth.

·      Fourth, what exactly was the purpose of human beings if we were just supposed to exist eternally in a Garden Paradise? It may just be me, but my mind cannot conceive of a world in which all we did was exist and eat, like pandas in a zoo.

Now I am aware that there are many more books and scriptures that come later on in the Bible that others will point to as their justification for believing in these things and I get that. Besides, things did change after Adam and Eve transgressed in the Garden correct? It just seems like that transgression was inevitable! Knowing the nature of mankind, it just didn’t seem like it was much of a choice.

I personally believe that it is important to understand the true message and intent from the start, in order to truly connect and receive the wisdom in the things that happened afterward. Otherwise, by the time we get to the arrival of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. We will all have different messages and interpretations of what was intended. Which is exactly what seems like has happened among modern day Christians.

-J.G. Robinson