Overview
Modern cosmology confirms that the universe had a beginning approximately 13.8 billion years ago. This aligns with the biblical teaching that God created the universe ex nihilo (out of nothing). The Big Bang requires a cause beyond the universe itself.
Key Points
Universe had a beginning
Space, time, and matter originated
Consistent with Genesis 1:1
Requires transcendent cause
Source / Further Reading
Hugh Ross, The Creator and the Cosmos
Quick Info
TypeFor Christianity
CategoryScientific
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