Is the present observable universe, the first universe?

Renowned British theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author Stephen Hawking, along with David Block and others, explored this question in an interview.

The compatibility of the Big Bang theory with the creation story in the Bible is a subject of intense debate within the Christian community.

For further exploration on this exciting topic please refer to the following article written by astrophysicist Hugh Ross, founder of Reasons to Believe “What is the strongest physical evidence for the Big Bang?”