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Believe Quote by John Shimkus

“Genesis 8:22 As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, will never cease. I believe [without evidence] that is the infallible word of God and that's the way it is going to be for his creation. The earth will end only when God declares its…” quote by John Shimkus
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“Genesis 8:22 As long as the earth endures, seed time and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, will never cease. I believe [without evidence] that is the infallible word of God and that's the way it is going to be for his creation. The earth will end only when God declares its time to be over. Man will not destroy this earth. This earth will not be destroyed by a flood.”

John Shimkus

About This Quote

Source Bible: Genesis 8:22 (Hebrew Scripture)

The natural cycles of the world are constant and will persist until divine decree ends them.

In simple terms: Nature's cycles continue until God ends them.

Key Takeaway

Respect natural order; trust divine timing.

Themes

faith nature eternity

Mood

contemplative reverent

Type

scriptural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • agriculture
  • climate study
  • spiritual reflection
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

theology cosmology environmental stewardship

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this imply about human responsibility?
  • How do we balance faith with scientific understanding?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations vary on literal vs metaphorical meaning.

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