[betty boop]

Genesis 1 is written from the Creator's perspective - not the perspective of a creature. In my view, the perspective of Scripture does not change to man's until Adam is banished to mortality.

Excellent observation, dearest sister in Christ! Thank you so very much for your insightful essay-post!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so very much for your encouragements, dearest sister in Christ!

[TXnMA]

"Genesis 1 is written from the Creator's perspective - not the perspective of a creature. In my view, the perspective of Scripture does not change to man's until Adam is banished to mortality."

As you are aware, we have always agreed on your first sentence. To be truthful, I had never tried to pinpoint the change from God's (dictated/revealed) viewpoint to man's -- as you have in your second one.

Your second sentence makes sense, too -- it is just new to me right now, yet I find no argument against it.

Bottom line: thank you, dear Sister, for another beautifully-presented insight!