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Creation

Understanding the creation story

Understanding the Creation Story in Genesis 1?

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As modern day readers, how should we understand the creation story in Genesis 1. Is it a literal and factual history, a myth, or somewhere in between?

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The Heavens Declare the Glory of God – Psalms 19:1-6

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I love being out in the creation. And when I am, the words of this psalm are often on my lips. The heavens. and all of creation, declare the glory of God.

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The Whole Creation Is Groaning – Romans 8:19-22

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The whole creation groans and awaits its liberation from decay. It will be renewed at the revelation of God's children when Christ returns.

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Being Without Excuse – Romans 1:18-20

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The creation itself bears witness to God's power and majesty. And so men are without excuse when they deny the one true God.

The Doctrine of the Work of God

The Doctrine of the Work of God

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What is the work of God? It involves creation of the cosmos as well as providence, the sustaining and governance of his creation.

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What I Believe About Creation and Providence

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I believe that God is the creator of all that is. And that through his providence, he preserves and directs the affairs of this world.

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Why An Imperfect Creation?

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Why do we have an imperfect creation? Is it just because of the Fall? Or does its imperfection give us a desire for something better?

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The Nature of the Creation

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The nature of the creation, including its age and development, can be very contentious, But, regardless of how, we can affirm that God did it.

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I Believe In a Creator

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I believe in a creator, not because I have any scientific proof for it. But because it makes more sense to me than any of the alternatives.

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Creation and the Big Bang

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Is the story of creation in Genesis incompatible with the Big Bang? While some advocate they are, I do not believe that to be the case.

Origins

Origins: Where Did We All Come from?

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Where has the universe, this planet, life, and myself come from; what are our origins? I believe God created it all, and science explains it.