The Timeline
Before God created the Heavens and the Earth, wisdom was with Him.
The Bible begins with, “In the beginning, God created the Heaven and the Earth,” but it does not specify when this occurred. To uncover the timeline, we must utilize all available study tools and conduct deep research.
Approximately 4.6 billion years ago, God formed our sun and planet.
At the same time, around 4.6 billion years ago, God created an asteroid that could influence our future. Modern scientists have named this 1,000-foot-wide (305-meter-wide) asteroid after the Egyptian god of chaos and destruction, “Apophis.” If you search for Apophis online, you’ll find it’s a real asteroid currently under study by NASA.
Around 4.5 billion years ago, God sent water to our planet, sourced from what many call space and what Biblical scholars refer to as the firmament.
About 200 million years ago, the landmasses of Earth were united as one supercontinent, now known as Pangaea.
During this time, for His pleasure and companionship, God created all the souls at the same time, and put them in the form of what God called angels.
Among these angels was a special one, full of wisdom and beauty, named Lucifer. God was particularly pleased with him.
The angels were all male, appearing to be around 32 years old in human terms. They were large, majestic beings with perfect recall, capable of constructing marvels far beyond our current comprehension. Living without pain, injury, death, or sorrow, it was an era of unparalleled beauty and joy. The angels could move freely between Heaven and Earth, bridging the divine and the material worlds.
At that time, the Earth was perfectly aligned on its true axis, with no jet streams or storms to disrupt its harmony. The entire planet was exceptionally beautiful. Surrounding the Earth was a protective firmament, which gently cast dew each morning to nourish and enrich the planet’s growth.
Unimaginable structures were built using advanced technology far beyond what exists today. Massive boulders, weighing over 200 tons, were effortlessly moved and precisely aligned with the stars, showcasing incredible accuracy. These structures, including the pyramids, were constructed across the globe, forming a natural electrical grid that powered ancient times.
Cities were even built underground. These newly discovered subterranean metropolises continue to baffle modern scientists and engineers, as their construction demonstrates a level of precision and ingenuity that defies current understanding.
Some scholars say that the pets of that era were companions of the angels. Fossils of these ancient creatures, reconstructed in modern times, have been named dinosaurs.
As Lucifer’s influence grew, so did his power. When angels approached God with requests, His wisdom often led Him to decline their requests, knowing what was best. In such cases, the angels turned to Lucifer, who was eager to grant their desires, using this as a means to gain followers and expand his influence.
Over time, unrest spread among the angels. Some desired greater power and control. Lucifer, entrusted with the sacred duty of guarding God’s Mercy Seat, held a position of the highest honor. The Mercy Seat required protection because the angels, gifted with free will, posed a potential threat to the divine order if they strayed from righteousness.
As evil and unrest continued to spread, approximately 66 million years ago, God sent an asteroid to end the age of the dinosaurs. This cataclysmic event, now known to scientists as the Chicxulub impact, disrupted the Earth’s axis, creating jet streams, storms, and earthquakes that reshaped the planet.
The asteroid event marked the beginning of the breakup of the supercontinent known as Pangaea. Magma surged through the Earth’s crust, creating a volcanic rift zone. As Pangaea fragmented, volcanic eruptions scattered ash and debris across the land, shaping the continents we recognize today.
Approximately 2.4 million years ago, under the influence of Lucifer and the continual battles that took place between the angels that followed Satan and the angels that followed God, God initiated the ice ages, which persisted until about 14,500 years ago.
During that time, Lucifer’s ego grew so large that he no longer wanted to guard the Mercy Seat. He wanted to sit on it and be in charge. His rebellion against God earned him the name Satan, meaning tempter, accuser, punisher and adversary.
Over time, Satan acquired numerous names, each symbolizing his fall from grace. As students study his history, they should not let these degrading titles cause confusion. Despite his rebellion, Satan remains as he was originally created, wise and beautiful. His actual appearance did not and will not change. Satan is still beautiful in appearance.
On the topic of appearances, consider this: if I claimed that Satan had horns, most people would accept it. However, if I said Jesus had horns, many people would reject the notion. The misunderstanding stems from interpreting “horns” literally. In the original languages, “horns” symbolize power. Thus, Jesus possesses horns (power) for good, while Satan possesses horns (power) for evil. These are not physical horns but representations of authority and influence.