A recent study suggested that the Earth once had an equatorial ring. The physical evidence is consistent with my biblical creation model, wherein I suggested the Earth initially had an equatorial ring of icy material. The presence of impact craters supports my model, positing that gravitational instability caused material to collapse onto the planet.

My biblical creation model of the solar system expects the presence of icy materials forming the outer planets and celestial bodies. Recent findings of water and ice in bodies like Ceres, and moons of Jupiter and Saturn support this theory, confirming the Genesis account of creation.

Day 4 of creation, God made the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, establishing them as luminaries in the heavens. The language of the Bible uses an Earth-observer perspective, meaning that light from celestial bodies was instantly visible. Additionally, I confront naturalistic explanations for celestial origins, proposing a creationist model.

Day 2 of creation, with a focus on the expanse (the firmament), is outlined. The Hebrew word ‘raqiya’ refers to a separation of waters above and below the expanse. The implications of this for the Kuiper Belt and the great deluge are discussed.