TIME: It's biblical science

Earlier this month we celebrated the beginning of a new year: 2019. Where did we get that number?

We designate years of time with B.C. (Before Christi) and A.D. (Anno Domini meaning the year of our Lord). Theoretically, we are now in the 2019th year after Jesus’ birth. Christ’s birthday is the center of Earth’s time-keeping. Dec. 25 is not His birthdate; it is the date Christians agreed to celebrate it. Because of errors, Jesus was born in June of 2 B.C.

What about other time-keeping methods? Years are measured by solar cycles, months by lunar cycles and days by day-night cycles. What about the week? Where did “seven days” come from? From Genesis 1: God’s six days of creation and one day of rest.

At least two nations have attempted to change the week to eliminate God. From 1793 to 1805, France tried to switch to a 10-day week. In 1929, the Soviet Union tried a five-day week and changed to a six-day week from 1931 to 1940. Neither worked.

Accepting the facts of the infallible Word of God is the only rational way to live.

ALLEN MARSH

Post Falls