Creation

The formation of things which had no previous existence Romans 4:17; Hebrews 11:3
EFFECTED
- By God Genesis 1:1; 2:4,5; Proverbs 26:10
- By Christ John 1:3,10; Colossians 1:16
- By the Holy Spirit Job 26:13; Psalm 104:30
- By the command of God Psalm 33:9; Hebrews 11:3
- In the beginning Genesis 1:1; Matthew 24:21
- In six normal days Exodus 20:11; 31:17
- According to God's purpose Psalm 135:6
- For God's pleasure Proverbs 16:4; Revelation 4:11
- For Christ Colossians 1:16
By faith we believe, to be God's work Hebrews 11:3
ORDER OF
- First day, making light and dividing it from darkness Genesis 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 4:6
- Second day, making the firmament or atmosphere, and Separating the waters Genesis 1:6-8
- Third day, separating the land from the water, and making It fruitful Genesis 1:9-13
- Fourth day, placing the sun, moon, and stars to give light, &C Genesis 1:14-19
- Fifth day, making birds, insects, and fishes Genesis 1:20-23
- Sixth day, making beasts of the earth, and man Genesis 1:24,28
God rested from, on the seventh day Genesis 2:2,3
Approved of by God Genesis 1:31
A subject of joy to angels Job 38:7
EXHIBITS
- The deity of God Romans 1:20
- The power of God Isaiah 40:26,28; Romans 1:20
- The glory and handiwork of God Psalm 19:1
- The wisdom of God Psalm 104:24; 136:5
- The goodness of God Psalm 33:5
- God as the sole object of worship Isaiah 45:16,18; Acts 17:24,27
Glorifies God Psalm 145:10; 148:5
God to be praised for Nehemiah 9:6; Psalm 146:5,6
Leads to confidence Psalm 124:8; 146:5,6
Insignificance of man seen from Psalm 8:3,4; Isaiah 40:12,17
Groans because of sin Romans 8:22
ILLUSTRATIVE OF
- The new birth 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10
- Daily renewal of saints Psalm 51:10; Ephesians 4:24
- Renewal of the earth Isaiah 65:17; 2 Peter 3:11,13

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