God Created . . . Everything! (January 15, 2023)
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Dennis R Wiles
FBC Arlington
January 15, 2023
2023 Why Does It Matter?
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January 1 – February 21, 2023
God Created . . . Everything!
Genesis 1:1-2:3
DIVINE ACT OF SALVATION
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
DIVINE ACT OF CREATION
The Bible portrays creation as divine activity that results in the appearance of and the ordering of the heavens and earth.
Creation flows out of who God is. It is a natural expression of his attributes . . . God’s attributes intrinsically lead to his creative work just as they lead to his salvific work. God needs no motivation to create; it simply flows from who he is. He does not need to create; he is the Creator. When we honor and serve him, it is in recognition of those attributes.
-John H. Walton, Genesis
Creation is an act of divine Revelation. God’s self-revelation through creation fills the created universe with purpose.
Science, Biblical Texts, Theological Reflection
Creation exists due to God’s express will and desire. Thus, creation reveals and reflects the majesty and glory of God!