There are plenty of strong, legitimate scientific arguments for the Genesis 1 rendering of a 24 hour day view. A traditional Hebrew expert who believes six days of Genesis says historical admits that Genesis 1 is written in an exalted semi-poetical language. BB Warfield was professor of theology at Princeton Seminary and had a high view of the authority of scripture. He said inerrancy as a line we cannot cross.
What happens when our understanding of the Bible’s creation narrative contradicts current scientific theory? In this episode of White Horse Inn, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, and Bob Hiller continue their discussion of faith and science by considering God’s two ways of speaking in creation: divine fiat and providence. As they consider the compatibility of various scientific views with the biblical account, they also outline what is essential for Christians to affirm when it comes to creation.