The Genesis Column : Correlating the Creation Days of Genesis with the Geologic Column

It is the assertion of Old-Earth Creationism that God created the Earth and then made it into an inhabitable environment over the course of a 'week' of epoch-long creation 'days.' It is the assertion of modern science that the Earth is 4.6 billion years old and has reached such an age by passing through a number of geologic periods that are differentiated by stratigraphic, paleontological, and other empirical markers. Therefore, it seems very logical that if one holds to the veracity of these two basic assertions, then the long 'creation days' of Genesis and the geologic ages of modern science can and should be effectively correlated with one another in some cohesive and systematic manner. Here we offer our origins correlation model, The Genesis Column, which does just that.

"I wish that I would have been able to have read Dr. Joe Stallings's book, The Genesis Column, thirty years ago. While reading it, I discovered that I was an 'Old-Earth Progressive Creationist.' Not only does Joe show that science and biblical faith are not oil and water, but he actually mixes them together without violating faith or science. For sure, he deconstructs naturalism and Young-Earth Creationism. Additionally, his teaching on the positive relationship between the geologic column and the Genesis account will inspire scientifically minded Christians who have always known that they belonged together. On the other hand, his teaching on Adam and Noah will challenge many who hold to the infallibility of Scripture. Even still, his argued conclusions will enable the reader to reevaluate what Genesis actually teaches about the proto-man and the great flood. Ultimately, we affirm that revelation declares truth, and that science attempts to discover truth. To the extent that science discovers truth, that truth must align with revelation when revelation is properly understood and applied. That is exactly what Joe does for us in this book. Every Christian should read and study this material. In particular, read the footnotes!" - William P. Payne, PhD, Professor of Evangelism and World Missions Ashland Theological Seminary