The Bible presents the six days of creation in Genesis 1 as a literal, sequential account of how God created the heavens, the earth, and all that is in them. Each day is marked by evening and morning, signifying a normal 24-hour period.
Genesis 1:1 declares the foundational truth:
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
The six days unfold as follows:
Day 1: Light is created and separated from darkness (Genesis 1:3–5).
Day 2: The firmament (sky) is formed to divide the waters above from the waters below (Genesis 1:6–8).
Day 3: Dry land appears; vegetation and plant life are created (Genesis 1:9–13).
Day 4: The sun, moon, and stars are made to give light and mark seasons, days, and years (Genesis 1:14–19).
Day 5: Sea creatures and birds are created (Genesis 1:20–23).
Day 6: Land animals are created, followed by man, made in the image of God (Genesis 1:24–31).
Each day ends with the phrase “So the evening and the morning were the [number] day,” reinforcing the idea of a literal day. God’s creation was intentional, orderly, and declared “very good” at its completion.
On the seventh day, God rested, establishing the pattern for the Sabbath (Genesis 2:2–3). This rest was not due to fatigue but signified completion and satisfaction in His work.
The six-day creation account is foundational for a biblical worldview. It affirms that God is the Creator of all things, man is made in His image, and the universe is not the product of chance or long ages, but of divine design and spoken command.
