Week One—Creation (Gen. 1-2)

Intro. The worldview implications of the doctrine of creation.a) “In the beginning” is a solemn affirmation that created

everything from nothing. Creation was the first fruits of God’s divine activity. – Means that everything was created with intentionality.– God is moving everything toward His ultimate

kingdom purpose.b) “God” is the subject of the first sentence of the Bible– It is an act of God that bears witness to His power and

character (Rom. 1:20)– It contains reliable scientific information, its focus is

more on theology than biology or geology

Week One—Creation (Gen. 1-2)

c) “Created” means that everything is the direct object of God’s creative activity

1. Written in 2 complementary partsThe first (1:1-2:3) focused on God the CreatorThe second (2:4-24) is focused on earth and man

2. Both the concept and language of creation is found throughout the Bible

3. The implications are profound (p. 5)

Week One—Creation (Gen. 1-2)

d) “The earth and everything in it” 1. God calls everything into being with 8 specific

commands2. The declaration that creation is “good” (given

value and meaning by its relationship to its Creator

Week One—Creation (Gen. 1-2)

e) “In the Image of God”1. Relational2. Rational 3. Responsible4. Enabling us to serve as stewards of all creation

and thus advance God’s kingdom to the ends of the earth.