That's some pretty confusing wording. I believe in what the bible says literally. When the Hebrew wording is analyzed and when the all of the other relevant scriptures are brought to bear than I believe the bible teaches that the heavens and earth were created, then became chaos and void, and then recreated 6000 years ago or so when man, Adam and Eve, were created.
Some of course are going to disagree, but I think this is the literal view of the bible teaching.
This is where it all breaks down. You'll tell me your interpretation is "truth", they'll say their interpretaion is "truth", and nobody's got any evidence in support of either one.
They can't both be the truth. Somebody's going to get their feelings hurt, but you can't aruge with either one without them claiming you're violating their rights or being accused of being and atheist, hating God, or wanting to destroy Christianity.