The Gap Hypothesis
Disciples of this heretical harmonization with Evolution, focus on four main passages; Genesis 1:28, Isaiah 45:18, Jeremiah 4: 23-24 and 2 Peter 3: 5-7.
We will break these 4 - passages down, after a few words from our sponsor...
Most people use the term 'Gap Theory', but for an idea to become a theory, it must have at least a few facts to back it up. This is why 'theory' was added to the 'Gap idea', it was a deceitful ruse to give the idea some prominence and/or respect. But since this idea lacks any facts or basis from Scripture, it must remain a hypothesis.
Other terms used for this 'Gap Hypothesis' are; "Ruin and Restoration Theory". Again, this is taught as a tenable theory by some but as an established fact by most of its adherents.
At any rate, there are a few variations of this hypothesis. But to state it simply, some "theologians" bought the Evolutionists geological lie that the earth is millions or billions of years old. Then, lacking faith in God's Word that the earth is approximately 6,000 years old, and not being in tune with the Holy Spirit, they became embarrassed of the Bible.
So in their desire to gain respectability with the men of science (and in contempt of the Holy Spirit), they decided upon a wresting of the interpretations of Scripture, to make Scripture fit the Evolutionary "facts".
They hypothesized that a long period of time (the Evolutionists millions or billions of years) existed between God's initial creation in Genesis 1:1 when, "God created the heaven and the earth" -and- Genesis 1:2 when the earth was, "without form, and void".
Most gappers believe that prior to Genesis 1:2 the "1st Earth" was inhabited by a pre-Adamic race of men, angelic creatures and mysterious dinosaurs, with Lucifer as its king.
The Gapists teach that the world existed in this manner for "millions and millions" (think of Carl Sagan here) or perhaps billions of years. Its end then occurred when God, finding iniquity in Lucifer's heart, was compelled to judge and destroy that earth. This happened by what they term as "Lucifer's Flood" (2 Peter 3: 5 - 7) to make the earth "without form, and void" - Genesis 1:2.
The Gapists then claim that God began to re-create that 1st Earth, to make a "2nd Earth" Genesis 1: 3-31. This is also known as "ruin-restoration".
And that Lucifer in his fall became Satan (this is the only part they have correct).
The Bible states in...
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"...the
testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple."
-Psalm 19:7
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"The
entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto
the simple."
Psalm 119:130
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So therefore, to compromise the simplicity and authority of Scripture, is to undermine God and accommodate the world's current philosophy.
In other words, if a young Christian were to read the first chapter of Genesis, without being instructed in anything gap; they wound not see a 'gap' anywhere in there, nor have cause to look for a 'missing link' even if they read it 25 times in a row! Genesis chapter 1 makes 'complete' sense in its simplicity.
There is not a hint, in the straight-forward reading of the verses here or anywhere else, recounting a re-creation from any ruin and subsequent restoration. On this, Scripture is absolutely silent.
If-the 'Gap Hypothesis' were in fact true, the average person must NOT be able nor capable of reading the Bible and understanding it, without some priest, guru, rabbi or theologian explaining the esoteric meaning of it all. This is an earmark of nearly all cults.
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"Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding
according to thy word."
- Psalm 119: 169
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Also, Jesus emphatically stated in, John 16:13...
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"Howbeit
when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into
all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever
he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things
to come."
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Paul obviously got the message...
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"Now
we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which
is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to
us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which
man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing
spiritual things with spiritual."
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I Corinthians. 2: 12-13
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When there is an important, need to know 'gap' in scripture - God plainly declares it. The very 1st 'gap' in the Bible is announced at Genesis 4: 3...
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"And
in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of
the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD."
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God announces 4 more 'gaps' that you wouldn't know were there by the simple reading of scripture, except for Him telling you. They are found at; Genesis 38:12, Exodus 2:23, Judges 11:4, and 2 Chronicles 21:19.
Therefore, since God plainly declares the 'gaps' in scripture, and it is obvious that God did not declare a 'gap' in the 1st chapter of Genesis -- then obviously there is not one!
For the last hundred years or so, virtually all "theologians" interpret the Scriptures with a mind devoid of, nor concerned with, the Holy Spirit (this mind-set mired us in the current: Age of Apostasy). Instead, the "theologian's" mind is clouded by man's opinions, preconceived ideas from man and a bias from having been "educated" in heathen government schools or bible colleges, which are under the control of Satan and his angels of light...
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"For
such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves
into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is
transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing
if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness;
whose end shall be according to their works."
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2 Corinthians 11: 13-15
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If we are to choose between an interpretation based upon the problems of biological and/or geological "science" -or- an interpretation based upon the evident meaning of Scripture: we must choose Scripture. Then wait for "scientific knowledge" to catch up. For the evidence of the Gap Hypothesis, only takes place in the mind of its beholders.
We are not commissioned to harmonize and re-interpret the Bible in line with contemporary thought, in order to make Christianity more palatable and prestigious to supposed intellectuals. This would be presupposing that natural man's reason can judge Biblical Truth - something which Masonic, Gnostic or Occult leadership would have you to believe.
Let it never be forgotten: science changes, the Bible does NOT!
And with that, let us break-down their 4 main passages.
First is; Genesis 1:28...
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"And
God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply,
and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the
fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living
thing that moveth upon the earth."
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Gapists in this passage focus on the phrase - "and replenish the earth". Their reasoning here is that God is commanding Adam and Eve to re-populate the earth with people. The Gapists basis for this 're-population' assumption is that the previous "pre-Adamic" inhabitants were destroyed -- people which the Gapists claim were here on the earth before the Bible states that God created Adam. But this presumption is myopic in the extreme!!
What are the very next words God states immediately after "replenish the earth"? God very plainly states, "and subdue it" - subdue what?!... Obviously, God is directly referring to the earth Adam is to replenish, God is commanding Adam to subdue, or in other words - take control of the Earth! God is not ordering Adam to subdue his future sons and daughters!
The King James Bible is always consistent in its word usage; Earth always describes the globe or a physical place on the globe -and- World always describes people or society. More about this when we get to 2nd Peter.
When you look at the situation God is presenting to Adam as He speaks this, God has just finished His 'plenishing' (or filling) of the Earth (not World) and is commanding Adam to carry on from here and keep it going. Adam is to grow more trees, bushes, flowers, fruits and vegetables, landscaping - the conditions were perfect for Adam to do as Adam wanted to do.
So therefore, the phrase "replenish the earth" really has nothing to do with population of people OR especially re-population! Again... note the word - earth, not the word - world. For if God were talking about people and population, He would have stated, "replenish the world"!
The 'command' to populate came in the 2-commands prior to "and replenish the earth". The commands being; "Be fruitful, and multiply".
Now if "and replenish the earth" did have anything to do with populating the earth with people, and you traded the common word we use today -- 'reproduce' for 'replenish' -- you would have God commanding Adam and Eve to reproduce, because God had 'produced'. But as I have stated previously, this has nothing to do with people, it has everything to do with replenishing or reproducing the grasses, herbs, trees, etc.
To further clarify verse 28, is to notice that "replenish the earth, and subdue it:" DOES NOT end with a period, but a colon. This means the sentence that began verse 28 is still continuing. "And God blessed them, and God said unto them, [Be fruitful, and multiply - populate with people] and [replenish the earth, and subdue it - reproduce the grasses, herbs and trees] : and have dominion over...the fish, fowl and animals. That's it (!) plain and simple, verse 28 covers EVERYTHING that Adam was in charge of as king of Planet Earth! Nothing Theosophical nor Talmudic about it.
The significance of verse 28, is that this is the verse where God -- lists for and to Adam -- all the responsibilities that God is commissioning to Mankind. Also, gaining the knowledge and understanding of things is inherent in the word subdue; for you can not subdue anything unless you have gained significant knowledge and understanding of the subject.
This also corresponds exactly with the same command that God also gave to Noah in Genesis 9:1 - "And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, [Be fruitful, and multiply - populate with people] and [replenish the earth - reproduce the grasses, herbs and trees]. But the part about the fish, fowl and animals, changes in verse 2 - "And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth...air...and...sea..."etc.
Most all Creationists will incorrectly explain verse 28 by saying; some English words have changed meaning somewhat or the understanding of them over the centuries and that the word "replenish" means; to fill, and fill again - (in reference to populating the earth w/people). Or, the "scholarly" who idolize man, just call it - "an unfortunate or misleading translation of the Hebrew".
But the well meaning Creationists, got caught up in the Gapists misinterpretation of "and replenish the earth". If they would have stepped back, and sought the Holy Spirit's wisdom, instead of man's wisdom, they would have been made aware of this misinterpretation that permeates bible colleges and commentaries.
Next is; Isaiah 45:18...
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"For
thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed
the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not
in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there
is none else."
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The concern of the Gapists in this verse is the phrase - "he created it not in vain". If you are not a Hebrew "scholar" the argument makes no sense to you. And if you are, in reality the Gapist's argument, makes even less sense.
Its just a matter of individuals attempting to flout their degree to prove they can defy the Holy Spirit and contort Scripture to prove their point.
But that aside, the Hebrew word "tohu" is translated here as "in vain". Then back in Genesis 1:2, this same Hebrew word "tohu" is translated "without form".
So the Gapists claim this means Genesis 1:2 was incorrectly translated and should have been translated - " And the earth became without form, and void."
See what I mean by flouting their degree and thinking they are smarter than God, who promised to preserve His Word? To God, degrees are just "wood, hay and stubble" when it comes to theology!!
Thirdly is; Jeremiah 4: 23-24...
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"I
beheld the earth, and, lo, it was without form, and void; and the
heavens, and they had no light. I beheld the mountains, and, lo,
they trembled, and all the hills moved lightly."
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Here the Gapists claim the phrase "without form, and void" implies association with Genesis 1:2. The Gapists claim that Jeremiah is re-describing God's act of judgment on the "1st Earth".
But, if you understand that the book of Jeremiah was written just before the Babylonian invasion, explaining why God was sending Judah into captivity. And, then you read the whole 4th chapter to gain the context. These 2-verses reveal the prophet Jeremiah's insight into the coming destruction of Judah by King Nebuchadnezzer.
The word "earth" in verse 23 refers specifically to the land of Judah, not the planet Earth. Also, this chapter is not a reference to the past, but it is a reference to the future!
Checkout these 2 other verses surrounding verses 23 and 24.
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"The
lion is come up from his thicket, and the destroyer of the Gentiles
is on his way; he is gone forth from his place to make
thy land desolate; and thy cities shall be laid waste, without
an inhabitant."
-Jeremiah
4:7
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"For
thus hath the LORD said, The whole land shall be desolate;
yet will I not make a full end."
-Jeremiah
4:27
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Another spin the Gapists attempt to do with this verse, is with the word "was" which is directly in front of the phrase "without form, and void". The Gapists claim that if you take the Hebrew verb that is translated "was" here in Jeremiah, then run back to Genesis 19:26, where this same verb is translated "became" -- as in "she became a pillar of salt" -- then walk that back to Genesis 1:2. Then, the Gapists claim, you can make Genesis 1:2 say - And the earth became without form and void.
Does the phrase, "Educated beyond one's intelligence" come to mind here?! If not, how about deceit or deception?
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"Now
I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offenses
contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their
own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts
of the simple."
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Romans 16:17-18
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This brings us now to the crown jewel of the Gapists, their fabled "Lucifer's flood". This the apex of their arguments(!)
Lastly we have; 2 Peter 3: 5-7...
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"For
this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the
heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and
in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed
with water, perished: But the heavens and the earth, which are now,
by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the
day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. "
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First, before we breakdown these verses, phrase by phrase, we must state... Not one Scripture exists to support the idea (hypothesis) of any "Lucifer's Flood", that Peter could be referring to. It is a totally false construct.
Especially when verse 5 begins by stating - "For this they are willingly ignorant of". How can a person be "willingly ignorant" of a flood that God had never revealed to anyone, anywhere in the Bible? Therefore it must be a flood that is obvious and well-known. Only 'Noah's Flood' could be referred to here.
Next, "by the word of God the heavens" notice the plural "heavens" not heaven, singular. Genesis 1:1 states - "God created the heaven (singular) and the earth". Not until verse 8 of Genesis chapter 1,do you have another heaven being created, making it "heavens" plural.
So since 2 Peter 3:5 states "heavens" plural, therefore Peter has to be referring to a flood AFTER Genesis 1:8, and not BEFORE. Only 'Noah's Flood' could be referred to here.
Next phrase, "the heavens were of old". To what is Peter referring to here, "of old"? Well, if you go back to chapter 2 and verse 5, Peter states...
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"And
spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher
of righteousness, bringing in the flood upon the world of the ungodly;"
-II
Peter 2:5
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This makes very plain what Peter's point of reference is, when he speaks, "of old". Obviously Peter is again referring to 'Noah's Flood'.
In the next phrase, "and the earth standing out of the water and in the water". Peter is making certain that we know he is referring to the whole earth (globe), and that, after the third day.
Genesis 1: 9-10, on the third day...
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"And
God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto
one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so."
-Genesis
1:9
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So at Genesis 1:10, we have "the earth (globe) standing out of the water and in the water".
"And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good." -Genesis 1:10
Next -- and this is always important -- notice at the end of verse 5 that it does not end with a period, but a colon. This means that this sentence is not finished, but continues on into verse 6.
So we continue on from verse 5 into verse 6 with the phrase, "Whereby the world that then was". This refers to what we just alluded to, Genesis 1: 9-10, being populated with a society of people. In fact, the whole of verse 5 is a reference to 2 Peter 2:5 as we proved previously.
Now let's pull over and put it in park for a minute. Notice that Peter is alternately using the words earth and world. Therefore he must be trying to be specific and referring to 2 different meanings for the words. In other words, he can't be using 2 different words and meaning the exact same thing. So let us define terms...
Earth - describes the globe or a physical place on the globe in which people dwell.
World - is not the earth, but describes people, society and their surroundings as a whole (Galatians 4:3) that dwell upon the earth.
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"All
ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth..."
-Isaiah 18:3
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"...And shall commit fornication with all the kingdoms of
the world upon the face of the earth"
-Isaiah 23:17
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So, let us clarify the beginning phrase of verse 6 - "Whereby the world (society) that then was".
Which brings us to the next phrase, "being overflowed with water". Therefore, since this sentence began in verse 5, the Holy Spirit through Peter is making very plain and clear that this was an earth-wide (global) flood that encompassed the whole world (whole of society), and not an area or localized flood.
This brings us to the last word of verse 6, which is "perished".
The Gapists attempt to interpret this word "perished" to mean something different, that it can not be a reference to 'Noah's Flood'. Why? The Gapists claim that at the time of 'Noah's Flood' the world did not perish, because Noah and his family and all those animals in the ark remained alive, and did not "perish".
But since our Final Authority should be the Bible, we need to look to God and give Him the last word.
God states in Genesis 7: 23 - "And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark."
Therefore, according to God "the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished" during 'Noah's Flood'.
Notice again, that at the end of verse 6 that there is not a period, but a colon. Which means that the same thought and sentence continues on into verse 7.
Now this brings us to the bottom line of this segment of Peter's Letter. Verse 7 - "But the heavens and the earth which are now". Again, this may be the beginning of a new verse, BUT it is a continuance of verses 5 and 6, because of the colons. In other words, the sentence and thought that began in verse 5 does not end until we complete verse 7. This is English 101, but "Dr.'s of theology" haven't figured it out.
So, "the heavens and the earth, which are now" is the direct result of the flood described in verse 6. Then, we are told what the direct result will be next, to "the heavens and the earth which are now". And that direct result is - "reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men".
Or to state it very simply, the 1st earth that was created in Genesis Chapter 1, went through a flood (Noah's) and is reserved unto judgment which is fire, NOT a flood. In other words the sequence of events goes; "In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth",then there is a flood, then fire. NOT; flood, flood, fire!
Now if the Gapists were correct, that 2 Peter 3: 5-7 was a description of God's judgment against the earth by way of "Lucifer's Flood". There would have to be a period placed at the end of verse 6. Or, verse 7 would have to say something along the lines of; God then re-created the heavens and the earth..., but the Bible does NOT mention any re-creation prior to Peter's lifetime.
Also, 2 Peter 3: 5-7 does not mention anything about the flood being a judgment, and God is not recorded as saying anything to Noah that the flood was a judgment.
The 1st mention of judge is recorded at Genesis 15:14, way past any discussion with Noah. The word judgment is 1st recorded at Exodus 6:6. Therefore the "Flood" was not a judgment, the Bible is consistent.
But according to the Gapists, you have the 1st earth being created (Genesis 1:1) then the "judgment of Lucifer's Flood" (Genesis 1:2 and 2 Peter 3: 5-6) then the re-creation and 2nd earth (Genesis 1: 3-31) then a judgment of fire on this 2nd earth (2 Peter 3:7) then a 3rd earth created - (2 Peter 3: 13).
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"Nevertheless
we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth,
wherein dwelleth righteousness."
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This is known as the "3 - earth theory" that is taught by Gapists.
But the Bible teaches a 2-earth scenario...
The 1st earth being created (Genesis 1:1) then 'Noah's Flood' (Genesis chapters 6-9 and 2 Peter 3:5-6) then a judgment of fire on this 1st earth (2 Peter 3: 7-12) then a 2nd earth created (2 Peter 3:13)
Further proof of a 2-earth scenario is found in the book of Revelation...
"And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea." -Revelation 21:1
So, since facts are facts and Scripture is Scripture and God has never revised the Bible, the Word of God has never changed.
Also, there is much science to prove the Creation and that the Earth is less than 10,000 years old. Dr. Kent Hovind who has debated publicly, dozens of Evolutionists at their Universities and elsewhere, has had a standing offer of $250,000 to ANYONE who can PROVE just '1' empirical piece of evidence that proves evolution to be true.
His website can be found at: www.drdino.com - Also see the video 'The Age of the Earth' by Dr. Kent Hovind.
Are there any teachings in the occult that run parallel to the Gap hypothesis? Yes, there is!
Helena 'Madame' Blavatsky (1831-1891) was one of the founders of the Theosophical Society in 1875. In fact she was the 1st president of the England branch. The 2nd president was Annie Besant - whose most famous work was the book: 'Esoteric Christianity'. Then the 3rd president of the England branch was Alice Bailey - who wrote several works, and the Theosophical Society continues into the 21st century.
In 1887, Blavatsky also founded a periodical that was entitled: 'Lucifer'. Blavatsky was also very connected to Guiseppe Mazzini and Albert Pike, who were the 2nd and 3rd "leaders" of the Bavarian Illuminati.
The Theosophical Society has strong Occultic and Masonic ties.
Having lined up these connections, let us get back to our point.
Helena Blavatsky authored a book entitled: 'The Secret Doctrine'. According to this work -- all of recorded history, beginning with the creation story as written in the Bible -- is the 5th race to occupy this Earth. Also, that prior to this current 5th race of humans...there were dinosaurs.
See how the Gapists fixation with pre-Adamic men and pre-Adamic dinosaurs conforms to this occult teaching?!
Several years after Blavatsky's passing, a man named Adolph Hitler became so inspired with Blavatsky's book, 'The Secret Doctrine' that he made it's teachings part of the foundation of the Nazi machine.
In the year, 1876, a writer named George Pember -- whose day job was masquerading as a Christian Minister -- published a book entitled, 'Earth's Earliest Ages'. Then in 1911 it was republished with additions by G.H. Lang; another Christian masquerader. It is currently published by Kregel Publications and its content is taught in nearly all bible colleges and institutes.
This book's full title, as found on it's inside title page is; 'Earth's Earliest Ages and their Connection with Modern Spiritualism, Theosophy, and Buddhism'.
Under "Author's Preface to First Edition" in Pember and Lang's book it states;
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"III.
That, to those who really believe in a Supreme Being, the occurrence
of supernatural interference, causing physical convulsions and changes,
presents no difficulty, especially in connection with a world the
moral condition of which was evidently out of course ages before
the creation of our race."
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25. (1975 Kregel edition)
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Notice the universal Occultic term "Supreme Being" and also, "ages before the creation of our race."?!
Pember and Lang attempt to prove that since the occult philosophies are obviously factual in truth, then there must have been a "Gap" and pre-Adamic men with pre-Adamic dinosaurs.
Pember and Lang in their 1st chapter, take hacks at Biblical Creationists who believe that from Genesis 1:1 to the present day, encompasses approximately 6,000 years.
Pember and Lang state, that with Creationists...
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"We
have to encounter a deeply-rooted popular fallacy in regard to the
creation of the world... which seems originally to have sprung from
a sort of compromise between revelation and the legends of Pagan
cosmogony."
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27 (1975 Kregel edition)
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"And
their opinion has descended to our days. But it does not appear
to be substantiated by Scripture, as we shall presently see, and
the guile of the serpent may be detected in its results."
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28 (1975 Kregel edition)
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"For
we are told that in the beginning God created the heaven and the
earth; but the Scriptures never affirm that He did this in the six
days."
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29 (1975 Kregel edition)
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Obviously neither had read Exodus 20:11 nor Exodus 31:17, etc. -or- they hope you haven't.
In Pember and Lang's book, they water down 'The Secret Doctrine' and syncretize those parts into a very detailed account of the Gap Hypothesis. They also add some chapters with solid Biblical teaching so as to create the illusion that they are solid Bible-Believers. This complex ruse has worked so well for Lucifer/Satan over the centuries.
It seems obvious to those of us who understand the occult that Pember and Lang channeled much of their book through their familiar spirits.
So why do so many Dr.'s of theology and bible colleges such as Dallas Theological Seminary, Bob Jones University, Pensacola Bible Institute and hordes of others, promote this obvious pagan-heresy of a Gap between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2?
For a few it is a childish pride thing. They want to know something that others didn't know, and to be able to see something that others cannot or do not see. Also to them it validates the tens of thousands of dollars they spent on their theological degrees.
But as I stated previously, theological degrees to God are just wood, hay, and stubble - to be burned at the Judgment Seat of Christ.
The secular system which man devised, with its awarding degrees when man is pleased, cannot be found in the Bible.
Can you imagine Paul charging Timothy before he would dispense knowledge to him?! When Paul stated to Timothy...
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"For
we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry
nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment
let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into
temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts,
which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money
is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have
erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness."
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I Timothy 6:7-11
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Ever notice that Dr.'s of theology, bible college presidents and their board members and many reverends, live in lush houses, drive expensive cars and galavant around the earth on God's money?!
Then, think back to Jesus Christ, His Apostles and their disciples - quite a contrast, is it not?!
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"For
there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old
ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of
our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and
our Lord Jesus Christ."
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Jude 4
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The major reason Dr.'s of theology promote pagan and other heresies, such as the 'Gap Hypothesis' is because many pagan wolves who hate the True God, endeavor to work their whole lives to establish themselves as a Christian to the theological world. Hammering out doctrinal work after doctrinal work, which are Biblically accurate -- NOT because they believe any of it -- but to establish theirself as a Biblically sound scholar. Some accumulate several degrees, so as to give credence and credibility to two or more heresies which they want to promote.
The intention is to erode the True Doctrines of the Bible and create confusion, gradually, over a period of time. What is so important to Satan about confusion? It is because confusion creates doubt. Doubt creates loss of confidence. Loss of confidence creates loss of interest!!
Ever notice how people when they are Born-Again that they are so on fire for God. Then they become confused by the discrepancy between what they read in the Bible and what they see in their church and other churches. Finally, they give in, and sit sedated in the pew just like all the examples around them.
So, this pagan wolf destroys a little bit here, while another pagan wolf does the same - or - destroys a little bit over there. Then, those false teachings get taught in several bible colleges as fact - then their students parrot them as truth!
Over a period of decades this will have (and has had) a profound effect upon Christianity as a whole. Eroding "the faith which was once delivered unto the saints" - Jude 3. Their aim is to bring down that faith and completely destroy it! WHY! Because their ultimate goal is to open that Dimensional Door to allow Antichrist to enter...
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"Let
no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except
there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed,
the son of perdition;"
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2 Thessalonians 2:3
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Just as this verse from the Bible, emphatically states, Jesus Christ's Church has to fall first (!) before the Antichrist can take control.
And remember, Antichrist literally means, "opposing Christ in the guise of Christ".
Satan and his influential ministers are very deliberate, persistent, deceitful and patient destroyers. THINK!! We did not just happen upon this era of Apostasy and confusion by accident!
Satan has been promoting his agenda through many supposed Christian ministers. Most do it knowingly, others get so caught up in gaining degrees and pleasing men they reverence for personal gain, that they are oblivious to the fact that Satan is actually working through them.
The personal solution for Christians, is to read AND STUDY your King James Bible with the heart intention of pleasing God and get tuned into the Holy Spirit.
Put into practice Acts 17: 10-11...
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"And
the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto
Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These
were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received
the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures
daily, whether those things were so."
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Search things out for yourself, with the Holy Spirit on the throne of your heart. Do not be bullied by men promoting their degrees and "having men's persons in admiration because of advantage" - Jude 16. Here's a hint; many of these proud chaps can fake humble really well! And there are many closet Masons, closet Jesuits, closet Ruckmanites and closet witches in Christianity.
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"The
rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding
searcheth him out."
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Proverbs 28:11
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Like I said before, most of these guys "practice" humility and are very, very conscious of putting on their front.
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"The
simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to
his going."
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Proverbs 14: 15
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Be prudent and seek wisdom (only true wisdom comes from God).
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"That
we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried
about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning
craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;"
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Ephesians 4:14
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