IS THE GAP A BIBLE DOCTRINE? | THE QUESTION OF THE GAP | SUNDAY PM | 9/13/26 | PASTOR JEFF SMITH

This study addresses a question about the teaching on "The Gap" between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. What is the Gap? Is there any Biblical Evidence for the Gap? How old is the earth? What happened within the Gap? https://smithyjd.gumroad.com/l/mbeuun What happened between Genesis 1:1 and Genesis 1:2? The Gap is a printable, classroom-ready Bible study examining the scriptural case for an interval between the original creation of Genesis 1:1 and the condition of the earth described in Genesis 1:2. Written from a King James Bible, Independent Baptist, and dispensational perspective, this study gathers the relevant passages into one clear and organized progression: Original Creation → Angelic Rebellion → Divine Judgment → Earthly Ruin → Six-Day Restoration Rather than presenting a scattered collection of references, the material is arranged to help teachers and students follow the argument from beginning to end. What This Study Covers The biblical possibility of unrevealed intervals The condition of the earth in Genesis 1:2 The sons of God before Adam Lucifer’s original position as the anointed cherub Lucifer’s pride, rebellion, and judgment “The world that then was” in 2 Peter 3 The waters, darkness, and face of the deep The proposed pre-Adamic flood and Noah’s Flood The six literal days of restoration How God formed and filled the earth The worlds and ages of Scripture Jesus Christ as the Creator Creation as a picture of spiritual regeneration What You Will Receive Your purchase includes one downloadable, print-ready PDF containing: 14 professionally formatted pages A complete classroom teaching outline KJV Scripture quotations and references Timelines and sequence diagrams Comparison charts and explanatory tables Classroom discussion questions Final review questions A dedicated notes page A primary Scripture index The study carefully distinguishes among: What Scripture states directly What is concluded by comparing Scripture with Scripture What God has not fully revealed Who Is This Study For? This resource is suitable for: Adult Sunday school classes  Midweek Bible studies Bible institutes Discipleship classes Homeschool Bible instruction Small-group studies Pastors and Bible teachers Individual Bible study Doctrinal Perspective This study does not use the Gap position to accommodate evolution, theistic evolution, or the Big Bang theory. It affirms: God’s direct and supernatural creation Six literal days beginning in Genesis 1:3 A literal Adam and Eve The authority of the King James Bible The importance of comparing Scripture with Scripture Download Format One digital PDF 14 pages Standard 8.5 × 11-inch letter size Ready for home or church printing No physical product will be shipped Study Genesis 1:1–3 with an organized guide designed to make a difficult subject easier to teach, understand, and discuss. Printing and Use Your purchase permits you to print copies for your personal study, immediate household, or one local church class taught by the purchaser. You may not share, forward, upload, resell, republish, or distribute the digital PDF to other individuals, churches, or organizations. Additional teachers or churches should purchase their own copy. Your purchase includes both the print-ready PDF and the reflowable EPUB edition.