Creation | The Bible Teaches

Where did we come from? How did the universe come into existence? The Bible answers clearly: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” In this lesson, we will study the biblical account of creation.

The New Testament also reveals that all things were created through Christ (John 1:3; Colossians 1:16), in harmony with the Genesis account.

The Creator

Who created the heavens and the earth?

Chance and time God Natural forces The Bible doesn't say

How did God create all things?

Through long natural processes By His word: He spoke, and it was done By trial and error With the help of angelic beings

“For He spake, and it was; He commanded, and it stood fast.” — Ellen G. White, Patriarchs and Prophets, PP 44.1

The Week of Creation

How long did it take God to create the heavens and the earth?

Millions of years An instant Six days, resting on the seventh An indeterminate time

What was God's last creation on Earth?

The animals Mankind, created in the image of God The plants The fish

What did God do on the seventh day?

He continued creating He rested, blessed and sanctified the seventh day He left the Earth Nothing special

Mankind

How was mankind created?

It evolved from lower animals God formed man from the dust of the earth and breathed into him the breath of life It arose spontaneously It was created imperfectly

What does it mean to be created 'in the image of God'?

To have physical appearance identical to God To reflect God's character, intelligence and moral capacity To be equal to God in power Nothing specific

How did God evaluate His creation?

Reasonable Very good Imperfect Adequate

“When Adam came from the Creator’s hand, he bore, in his physical, mental, and spiritual nature, a likeness to his Maker.” — Ellen G. White, Education, Ed 15.1

Why Creation Matters

Why should we worship God, according to Revelation?

By religious tradition Because He created all things By fear of punishment The Bible doesn't explain

What does the message of the first angel proclaim?

Worship any god Worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water Ignore the Creator Creation is irrelevant

And Now?

The doctrine of creation is fundamental:

God is the Creator: Everything exists because He willed it
Mankind is special: We were created in God’s image
Creation was perfect: God made everything “very good”
We are called to worship the Creator: This is the foundation of all worship

My Decision

I believe that God is the Creator of the heavens and the earth. I recognize that I was created in His image and that this gives me dignity and purpose. I choose to worship the Creator as revealed in His Word.

Yes, I believe and accept this truth.

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