The Historicity of Genesis
We believe that the book of Genesis records a historical and factual account of God’s creative work. We affirm that God created the heavens and the earth in six literal, consecutive twenty-four-hour days by the power of His Word (Gen 1:1–31; Exod 20:11; Heb 11:3).
Rejection of Evolutionary Timelines
We believe that all things were made by Him and for Him, and that life did not arise by random chance or evolutionary processes but by the direct act of God (Jn 1:3; Col 1:16). We therefore reject all theories that attempt to reconcile Scripture with evolutionary timescales, affirming that God’s creation took place thousands of years ago rather than millions or billions (Gen 5; 11; Mk 10:6). We further affirm that death entered the world through Adam’s sin and was not part of God’s original good creation (Rom 5:12; 1 Cor 15:21).
The Genre and Interpretation of Genesis
Because Genesis is written as historical narrative, we interpret it as a reliable and straightforward account of origins rather than as allegory, poetry, or myth (Gen 2:4; Exod 31:17; Mt 19:4–6).
The Purpose and Implications of Creation
We affirm that God’s creative work reveals His wisdom, power, and goodness and provides the foundation for human dignity, morality, and worship (Gen 9:6; Ps 19:1–4; Acts 17:24–27; Rom 1:19–20; Col 1:16).