There are Bible teachers who say that Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 are two different accounts of creation.  Some even say that there is a long period of time between these chapters which allows for the standard evolutionary time frame. 

However, there is a much simpler explanation which fits better with the text.  Genesis 1 is a sequential, step-by-step account of creation.  Genesis 2 is a complementary summary account, which also gives additional details.  Continue reading →