What is the Seven Day Theory?

The “7 Day Theory” is not a universally recognized or accepted concept in Christian eschatology. However, some Christian groups interpret the “day-year principle” found in Numbers 14:34 and Ezekiel 4:6 of the Bible to mean that a day in prophetic terms is equivalent to a year in human terms. In this context, the “7 Day Theory” could refer to the idea that the seven days of creation in Genesis represent seven thousand years of Earth’s history. This is based on the verse in 2 Peter 3:8 that says, “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” Day 1 (Genesis 1:1-5) represents the first 1,000 years of Earth’s history, from creation to the fall of Adam and Eve. This period began around 6,001 BCE to 5,001 BCE.  Day 2 (Genesis 1:6-8) represents the second 1,000 years, from Adam and Eve’s fall to Noah’s flood. This time was around 5,001 BCE to 4,001 BCE.   Day 3 (Genesis 1:9-13) represents the third 1,000 years, from Noah’s flood to Abraham. This was around 4,001 BCE to 3,001 BCE.  Day 4 (Genesis 1:14-19) represents the fourth 1,000 years, from Abraham to King David. This was around 3,001 BCE to 2,001 BCE. Day 5 (Genesis 1:20-23) represents the fifth 1,000 years, from King David to Jesus Christ. This was around 1,001 BCE to 1CE. Day 6 (Genesis 1:24-31) represents the sixth 1,000 years, from Jesus Christ to his ascension to Heaven. This was around 1BCE to 32CE.  When the Day of Pentecost arrived, the era of the Holy Spirit began the Church Age, which will probably end around 32 or 33 CE.  Day 7 (Genesis 2:1-3) represents the seventh 1,000 years, which is the future millennial reign of Christ on Earth.  This interpretation of the “7 Day Theory” is not universally accepted among Christian scholars and theologians, and there are many different views on biblical prophecy and eschatology. However, this interpretation is more consistent with Septuagint Chronology and other primary sources concerning the Genesis creation date and the history of humanity.