3. THE CREATION OF ALL THINGS

3.1 Origin of the Universe

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1

The universe was created by God through His spoken word (Psalm 33:6–9).

3.2 Creation of the World

• Heaven and earth were created by God’s command

• The earth is established by His power (Psalm 104:5)

• God alone created all things (Isaiah 40:26–28)

3.3 Creation of Man

“God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.” — Genesis 2:7

Man became a living soul by God’s direct act of creation.

3.4 Creation Week

Each day of creation is described as:
“Evening and morning were the first day…” — Genesis 1:5

Each day is a literal 24-hour period.

3.5 Purpose of Creation

God created the earth to be inhabited (Isaiah 45:18).
Everything He made was “very good.”

3.6 Order of Creation Principles

Genesis 1 reveals structured creation:

• Light

• Atmosphere

• Land and sea separation

• Vegetation (“after its kind”)

• Sun, moon, seasons

• Marine and air life

• Land animals

• Humanity

• Law of reproduction

• Human diet

3.7 Human Responsibility

God established:

• The Sabbath

• Work and labor

• Moral restraint (obedience test)

• Marriage and family

Conclusion (Section 3)

Creation shows God as intentional, orderly, and sovereign Creator.