"Could God have created life elsewhere? Certainly, but the Bible is largely silent on this subject. However, the Bible does say, “For in six days the Lord made the heavens and
the earth, the sea, and all that is in them.” (Exodus 20:11a) So, if life were created in outer space, it would have happened during the six creation days.
Three other Bible verses suggest that conscious, rational life is unique to Earth.
1. Romans 8:22 states, “the whole creation groans and suffers” because of Adam’s sin. This would be a strange statement if humanlike beings existed in outer space, because it would mean that those not descended from Adam suffer because of his sin.
2. Romans 5:12 tells us, “through one man [Adam] sin entered the world.” The Greek word we translate as “world” is
kosmos, which generally means the entire universe. Again, if intelligent beings exist beyond Earth, they would be suffering for Adam’s sin.
3. Genesis 1:14 states that the heavenly bodies were made “for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years.” It does not say that they were created as habitats for other creatures.
Is there advanced life in outer space? Probably not. Many people enjoy speculating on this subject, and some want to believe that life is in outer space, usually life that is superior to ours. Little rational basis exists for this belief, either scientific or biblical."
Actually,
this makes us even more special since, in this whole, huge universe, we alone have the unique attention of God who not only forgave us, then gave us heaven for ever, but also made us co-heirs with Jesus! What a fantastic thought!
