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Colossians 1:16
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For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
About Colossians 1:16
Few verses address The Age of the Earth in the Bible, Scientific Apologetics in the Bible, and Creation vs. Evolution in the Bible as directly as Colossians 1:16. This New Testament passage from the epistle of Colossians has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
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“And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.”
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How to Apply Colossians 1:16
Pray through Colossians 1:16 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of The Age of the Earth in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.