Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Creation
I was thinking this past week about Evolution/ Science/ Creation and wondered why when I talk about it I always start with the faults I see in Evolution. Maybe starting with creation would be best... I'm not sure.
Anyway, here is a basic outline of creation...
Genesis chapter 1 demonstrates that the earth was specially made for mankind by a loving Heavenly Father. Firstly just notice the order of events set out by the Bible.
Day 1: (vs 1-5) - The making of the foundations of the earth. This is mankind’s home and God took special care in making it. Also, the creation of 24 hour day and night. Specially again for man.
Day 2: (vs 6-8) - The Earths atmosphere.
Day 3: (vs 9) - Plants were made. Making the world a suitable place for man to live.
Day 4: (vs 15) - The rest of the universe. That shows Gods power.
Day 5: (vs 20-23) - Sea Creatures and Birds of the air.
Day 6: (vs 24-28) - Firstly the land creatures were made. The final part of creation was man. Gods special creation. Notice how God breathed life into man. We are special. As a side point, woman was made from mans rib… this shows not inferiority but the intimate relationship between man and woman. We didn't come about by random collisions of molecules rather we were specially made by God.
Day 7: (2:2-3) - God rested, not because He had to, but because He had mans good in mind. We all need one day in seven to rest and praise God. So the keeping of the Sabbath day is a creation ordinance. It is important.
Take these things from the creation account:
1. God is great. He made the heavens and the earth by speaking! Surely he deserves praise
2. Humans are important - we are to treat EVERYONE with respect. We are all God’s special creation.
3. You are important. Take the way you live your life (especially in front of God) seriously.
4. Gods love for man is great. All creation was specially geared towards us. Surely we should try and love him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
Hopefully that makes sense...
Anyway, here is a basic outline of creation...
Genesis chapter 1 demonstrates that the earth was specially made for mankind by a loving Heavenly Father. Firstly just notice the order of events set out by the Bible.
Day 1: (vs 1-5) - The making of the foundations of the earth. This is mankind’s home and God took special care in making it. Also, the creation of 24 hour day and night. Specially again for man.
Day 2: (vs 6-8) - The Earths atmosphere.
Day 3: (vs 9) - Plants were made. Making the world a suitable place for man to live.
Day 4: (vs 15) - The rest of the universe. That shows Gods power.
Day 5: (vs 20-23) - Sea Creatures and Birds of the air.
Day 6: (vs 24-28) - Firstly the land creatures were made. The final part of creation was man. Gods special creation. Notice how God breathed life into man. We are special. As a side point, woman was made from mans rib… this shows not inferiority but the intimate relationship between man and woman. We didn't come about by random collisions of molecules rather we were specially made by God.
Day 7: (2:2-3) - God rested, not because He had to, but because He had mans good in mind. We all need one day in seven to rest and praise God. So the keeping of the Sabbath day is a creation ordinance. It is important.
Take these things from the creation account:
1. God is great. He made the heavens and the earth by speaking! Surely he deserves praise
2. Humans are important - we are to treat EVERYONE with respect. We are all God’s special creation.
3. You are important. Take the way you live your life (especially in front of God) seriously.
4. Gods love for man is great. All creation was specially geared towards us. Surely we should try and love him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
Hopefully that makes sense...
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