THE PREHISTORIC EARTH

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The story of the Earth, particularly during the prehistoric era, is often viewed through the lens of science, focusing on geological evidence, dinosaurs, and prehistoric men. However, a deeper, more profound narrative exists – one that intertwines scientific understanding with spiritual insights, revealing a cosmic battle, divine purpose, and our personal connection to this ancient history. The prehistoric Earth, therefore, isn’t just a distant past; it’s a foundational chapter in an ongoing story of choice and consequence that culminates in our present and future. Let’s explore therefore, this prehistoric Earth, not just as a timeline of events, but as a teaching about what happened in the past.

When we turn to the creation account in Genesis, we encounter a crucial description of the Earth’s initial state: “Gen. 1:2 – ‘without form, and void.'” The original Hebrew words here are “tohu va bohu,” which carry a much richer meaning than a mere absence of shape and inhabitants.

Tohu signifies “waste” or “a desolation.” It speaks of something ruined, devastated, or chaotic.
Bohu means “emptiness” or “empty.” It implies a void, a vacant space.

Combined, “tohu va bohu” paints a picture of an Earth that “had become waste and empty.” This isn’t necessarily a description of initial creation, but rather a state that the Earth entered into. It suggests a prior condition, perhaps disrupted or devastated, leading to this desolation.

This interpretation gains further weight when we examine another key word in Genesis: “Gen. 1:28 – the world ‘replenish’ here means ‘to fill again.'” If the Earth was to be “filled again,” it strongly implies it had been filled before. This linguistic detail opens the door to the concept of a prehistoric world, a time before the Genesis recreation account, that was vibrant and full of life but subsequently underwent a period of devastation, leading to its “tohu va bohu” state.

This idea aligns with the spiritual understanding that “Satan is a destroyer” (John 10:10). Could the “waste and empty” state of the Earth be connected to the destructive forces of the cosmic battle, perhaps even a pre-Adamic fall or conflict that left the planet in ruins?

The concept of a prior Earth is further supported by scripture: “2 Peter 3:5 – 8 – The Earth of Old.” Peter speaks of an earlier Earth, destroyed by water, distinguishing it from the heavens and Earth that now exist. This suggests a history to our planet that extends beyond what many conventionally consider the beginning.

This “Earth of Old” could offer insights into mysteries like the Ice Ages. You posit: “Why there are so many Ice age? Because the Earth is surrounded by water.” This intriguing idea connects with scriptural descriptions such as “Psalm 24:6 – Earth surrounded by water,” which speaks of God founding the Earth upon the seas and establishing it upon the waters. A canopy of water, perhaps, or a different configuration of Earth’s waters in its ancient past, could have significantly influenced its climate and led to multiple glacial periods.

Within this framework of an “Earth of Old” and a world needing to be “replenished,” the existence of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Men makes profound sense. These are not anomalies but integral parts of the “Prehistoric world” that existed before the “tohu va bohu” state and the subsequent re-creation. The fossil record clearly attests to these ancient inhabitants, and integrating them into a comprehensive, biblically informed understanding of Earth’s history enriches our perspective.

It allows us to appreciate the vastness of God’s creative work across different dispensations and to see the evidence in the ground not as contradictions, but as confirmations of an ancient history.

Moving from the grand cosmic and planetary scale, the article brilliantly draws a personal connection: “2 Cor 4:6 – Earth is actually us. Earth Story is our story.” This transforms the distant history of the Earth into a deeply personal allegory. “Remember that you have two components in you – the heaven and the earth.” We are microcosms of the universe, possessing both a spiritual (heavenly) and a physical (earthly) nature.

Just as God divided darkness from light on the first day, so too does He work within us: “God divides the Darkness from light.” This isn’t merely about the sun appearing; it’s about a spiritual illumination: “Gen. 1:4 – The light here became the very first day, but it doesn’t come from the sun.” This primal light, a divine emanation, precedes the creation of the celestial bodies.

This divine light is meant to shine within us: “2 Pet. 1:19 – until the day shine in your heart.” This shining, this illumination, is the essence of transformation: “-This is your Born-again experience.” The story of the Earth’s creation and re-creation becomes a template for our spiritual journey – moving from a state of “tohu va bohu” (spiritual waste and emptiness) to being filled with divine light and purpose.

The symbolism continues: “Sun = Son, Moon = Church.” The Son (Jesus) is the ultimate source of light and life, while the Church (the moon) reflects that light to the world. This is a beautiful metaphor for how believers are called to shine Christ’s light in their lives.

The creation account also speaks of order emerging from chaos: “Gen 1:6: – The Firmament that divides the water and the three heavens (2Cor.12:1-4).” The firmament creates distinct realms, separating the waters above from the waters below. This act of divine organization mirrors the structuring of spiritual realities, creating boundaries and order. The reference to “three heavens” from 2 Corinthians 12:1-4 adds another layer of spiritual depth, hinting at different spiritual dimensions or realms.

Finally, the gathering of the waters: “Gen 1:9 – let the waters under the firmament gather together.” This act reveals dry land, making the Earth habitable and ready for life. It symbolizes God’s ongoing work of bringing order, purpose, and life out of any form of chaos or desolation, both on a global scale and within our individual lives.

The prehistoric Earth, far from being a dry historical record, is a living testament to a cosmic battle, divine power, and enduring purpose. By understanding “tohu va bohu” as a state of devastation, “replenish” as an act of refilling, and acknowledging the “Earth of Old,” we can integrate the existence of dinosaurs and prehistoric men into a richer, more comprehensive narrative. More importantly, this ancient story becomes intensely personal, mirroring our own journey from spiritual emptiness to illumination, guided by the divine light that shines in our hearts. The cosmic battle continues, but the promise of replenishment and new creation remains, for the Earth’s story is, ultimately, our story too.