Creation The work of God begins with creation, where He brings the universe into existence. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational act demonstrates God's power and sovereignty. ... God's work continues in the lives of believers through sanctification, the process of being made holy. This ...
This divine work encompasses creation, providence, redemption, sanctification, and guidance, demonstrating God's sovereignty, love, and purpose for humanity. Creation and Sustenance God's work begins with creation, as described in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This foundational act establishes God as the ...
The Son and Father are equally glorified in creation, because creation is the overflow of gladness that they have in each other. So the first and most basic statement we can make about why God rejoices in his work of creation is that creation is an expression of his glory. 2. God rejoices in the works of creation because they praise him.
God’s Work in Creation. 38 I said, “O Lord, thou didst speak at the beginning of creation, and didst say on the first day, ‘Let heaven and earth be made,’ and thy word accomplished the work. 39 And then the Spirit was hovering, and darkness and silence embraced everything; the sound of man’s voice was not yet there. [] 40 Then thou didst command that a ray of light be brought forth ...
All of creation was completed in six days in all its vast array and wondrous beauty. God announced that His creation was “very good” (verse 31). Genesis 2 sees the ending of God’s creative work and gives a more detailed account of the creation of man. The seventh day is marked by God’s resting. The rest does not suggest that God was ...
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” ... “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” – Genesis 2:15. Psalm 148:7 ...
God’s Masterpiece, God in You, Holy Spirit, God’s Workmanship. ... “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” ... “And I am sure of this, that he who begun a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.” ...
This glory is not just in the grand landscapes, but also in the day-to-day miracles that surround us. Each creation carries a story of God’s love and intentionality. As we revel in these bible verses about the glory of God’s creation, let’s recognize how His creations inspire worship and appreciation in our hearts. Genesis 1:31 “God saw ...
God did not merely rearrange preexisting matters into an ordered world. Only God alone is eternal and self-existing. Everything else depends on God for its existence. That is, the word of God’s power spoke into existence all that exists. God’s creation was ex nihilo, out of nothing. Genesis 1 teaches us God created the world in six days.
In describing God’s creation of humanity in his image (Gen. 1:1-2:3) and equipping of humanity to live according to that image (Gen. 2:4-25), we have explored God’s creation of people to exercise dominion, to be fruitful and multiply, to receive God’s provision, to work in relationships, and to observe the limits of creation.
Each verse gives us a glimpse of God’s amazing work and invites us to appreciate the world we live in. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the wonders of nature and the Creator behind it all. Bible Verses About His Creation The Creation of the World “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Genesis 1:1. Related Verses:
God’s Creative Process “Then God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.” – Genesis 1:3. Related Verses: “And God saw that the light was good.” – Genesis 1:4 “God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves.” – Genesis 1:21 “And God made the beast of the earth according to its kind.”
In describing God’s creation of humanity in his image (Gen. 1:1-2:3) and equipping of humanity to live according to that image (Gen. 2:4-25), we have explored God’s creation of people to exercise dominion, to be fruitful and multiply, to receive God’s provision, to work in relationships, and to observe the limits of creation.
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from my article in Pillars (a quarterly publication of Faith Theological Seminary in Catonsville, MD, Volume 3, Fall 2023) and is used with permission. When we say “creation” here, we are referring to God’s work described in Genesis 1 when he created the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all that was in them in six days, as he affirmed in Exodus 20:11.
“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” – Psalm 19:1. Related Verses: “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” – Romans 1:20
