Creation - A basic Bible Doctrine
Evolution
Isaiah 45:11-12 Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel and his Maker. Ask me of things to come concerning my sons and concerning the work of my hands command ye me. 12 I have made the earth and created man upon it: I, even my hands have stretched out the Heavens and all their host have I commanded.
Everyone will agree that this is a stunning claim to say the least. It is either true or it is a colossal falsehood. God either created the Heavens, the earth and man or He did not. These options force us to treat the matter of the creation as the foundation doctrine in the Bible. All other scriptural doctrines, laws, prophecies and instructions hang on this single fact that the entire universe came into being by the Word of the Almighty God.
I repeat: God's claim that He created the universe is either true or it is a monumental lie. There really is no other conclusion one can arrive at.
Millions of people in the West do not believe the Bible account of creation. They believe in the theory of evolution, that the universe began with a big bang billions of years ago and that life on earth evolved to its present state. Almost every day we see TV programs about how " Mother Nature " ( by her own accord ) produced our magnificent world and its myriad of life forms.
The Psalmist came to the same conclusion thousands of years ago when he wrote in:
Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
Was the Psalmist right? Or was he wrong? Is there a God or isn't there? These are vital questions and the answers you arrive at will not only govern your current behavior but will also determine your eternal destination! Yes, it's that important.
Everyone will agree that this is a stunning claim to say the least. It is either true or it is a colossal falsehood. God either created the Heavens, the earth and man or He did not. These options force us to treat the matter of the creation as the foundation doctrine in the Bible. All other scriptural doctrines, laws, prophecies and instructions hang on this single fact that the entire universe came into being by the Word of the Almighty God.
I repeat: God's claim that He created the universe is either true or it is a monumental lie. There really is no other conclusion one can arrive at.
Millions of people in the West do not believe the Bible account of creation. They believe in the theory of evolution, that the universe began with a big bang billions of years ago and that life on earth evolved to its present state. Almost every day we see TV programs about how " Mother Nature " ( by her own accord ) produced our magnificent world and its myriad of life forms.
The Psalmist came to the same conclusion thousands of years ago when he wrote in:
Psalm 14:1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.
Was the Psalmist right? Or was he wrong? Is there a God or isn't there? These are vital questions and the answers you arrive at will not only govern your current behavior but will also determine your eternal destination! Yes, it's that important.
Faith is Needed
To begin with, let me make one point perfectly clear. No mortal is able to scientifically demonstrate the processes of Evolution or its alternative Special Creation. The first would require limitless matter, time and chance, the second limitless intelligence, skill and power. None of which are currently held by mankind. This means that since we cannot scientifically prove either evolution or special creation, we are left with no other alternative but to accept one or the other by Faith, the kind of faith that underlies all religious belief.
Broadly speaking, people fall into one of three categories:
- Creationists: Those who believe that a supernatural being ( God ) made the universe as recorded in Genesis chapter One. Along with millions of Bible believing Jews and Christians, I am a member this category.
- Evolutionists: Those who believe that the universe came into existence billions of years ago and that life on earth evolved of its own accord by some inexplicable power. One does not have far to look to find many who hold this view.
- Theistic Evolutionists: These folk believe that God was involved in the creation but that He took thousands, perhaps millions or billions of years to do so. Many Christians hold this view. In October 1996 the Pope made this astonishing declaration: " Today new discoveries lead one to acknowledge in the theory of evolution more than a hypotheses. The convergence of results and work done independently one from the other, constitutes a significant argument in favor of this theory. " However, he added: " the soul was created by God. " You can be sure that the Pope's theistic evolutionary stand will soon be followed by multitudes of Roman Catholics. Because what the Pope teaches today, the leaders and church members of the Roman Church will believe tomorrow. It's sad to say many millions of Protestants are also theistic evolutionists. They believe that God made the universe but that He took thousands, perhaps millions or billions of years to do so. Because theistic evolutionists do not believe the Bible account of creation as found in Genesis chapter one and John chapter one, they can hardly be called true believers!
Broadly speaking, people fall into one of three categories:
- Creationists: Those who believe that a supernatural being ( God ) made the universe as recorded in Genesis chapter One. Along with millions of Bible believing Jews and Christians, I am a member this category.
- Evolutionists: Those who believe that the universe came into existence billions of years ago and that life on earth evolved of its own accord by some inexplicable power. One does not have far to look to find many who hold this view.
- Theistic Evolutionists: These folk believe that God was involved in the creation but that He took thousands, perhaps millions or billions of years to do so. Many Christians hold this view. In October 1996 the Pope made this astonishing declaration: " Today new discoveries lead one to acknowledge in the theory of evolution more than a hypotheses. The convergence of results and work done independently one from the other, constitutes a significant argument in favor of this theory. " However, he added: " the soul was created by God. " You can be sure that the Pope's theistic evolutionary stand will soon be followed by multitudes of Roman Catholics. Because what the Pope teaches today, the leaders and church members of the Roman Church will believe tomorrow. It's sad to say many millions of Protestants are also theistic evolutionists. They believe that God made the universe but that He took thousands, perhaps millions or billions of years to do so. Because theistic evolutionists do not believe the Bible account of creation as found in Genesis chapter one and John chapter one, they can hardly be called true believers!
Does it Really Matter?
Does it really matter what one believes concerning the origin of the universe? It matters a great deal because if the universe and life on earth evolved over billions of years then the Genesis account of creation and the hundreds of Bible verses, which refer to the creation are pure fiction. In other words the so-called Holy Bible is, itself, riddled with falsehood. The very thing it strictly forbids. Virtually all the Old and New Testament writers were deluded because they all believed in creation. This would include all the prophets of old, all the apostles and even Jesus Christ. They all believed in the creation account in Genesis. In the final analysis, if life on earth evolved of its own accord, it would mean that man is not accountable for his actions to a Supernatural Being ( God ) and that we could make or break so-called moral laws with impunity. After all, if there is no God there cannot be a Judgment Day. So why bother about moral behavior. Llet us eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we may die.
These are the inevitable thoughts and actions that will flow in the wake of a society, which rejects the Bible teaching that God created the universe. Oh yes, this matter of origins is very important because society's behavior and destination depend upon it.
In his book: Evolution or Creation on pg 2, Henry M Morris PhD. confirms this point when he writes: " Each person needs, more than anything, a sense of his own identity and personal goals and this is impossible without some sense of his origin. What a person comes to believe about his origin will inevitably condition what he believes about his destiny. "
These are the inevitable thoughts and actions that will flow in the wake of a society, which rejects the Bible teaching that God created the universe. Oh yes, this matter of origins is very important because society's behavior and destination depend upon it.
In his book: Evolution or Creation on pg 2, Henry M Morris PhD. confirms this point when he writes: " Each person needs, more than anything, a sense of his own identity and personal goals and this is impossible without some sense of his origin. What a person comes to believe about his origin will inevitably condition what he believes about his destiny. "
What does the Bible teach concerning Creation?
Before we answer this question let us look at a few facts about the universe.
- We all know our earth is a tiny planet, about 8,100 miles ( 13,000 km ) in diameter, which circles the sun, which is an average sized star some 93,000,000 miles away.
- The sun is about 870,000 miles in diameter. It forms part of a spiral galaxy called the Milky Way, which contains some 200 billion stars. In fact most of the 6,000 stars we see with the naked eye are part of the Milky Way. No one really knows how many stars there are in the Milky Way.
- A light year is the time that light ( traveling at over 186,000 miles per second ) takes to travel in one year.
- The nearest galaxy to the Milky Way is approximately 200,000 light years away which is a distance of ( wait for it ) 1,175,722 trillion, 568 billion, 640 miles. And there are approximately 100 billion galaxies, each containing 100 billions stars. Does your head spin with these numbers? Can you comprehend such figures? God is truly awesome. When Day and Night Cease pg 34.
Man is diligently searching the Heavens for information as to when and how the universe began. More often than not, God doesn't figure into the equation. So I repeat the question: Does the Bible provide an answer? Yes it does. Prophets, psalmists, apostles and God Himself all testify to the fact that the universe was created. Let's list some Scriptures, which tell of the creation.
Remember: It takes faith to believe in either evolution or special creation. If you believe the universe evolved then this article may no longer interest you. But if you believe there is a God in Heaven and that He created the universe then the following Bible texts and there are scores more, will certainly strengthen your faith.
Genesis 1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 And God said, Let the waters under the Heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. 11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And the evening and the morning were the third day. 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the Heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: 15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the Heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. 16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. 17 And God set them in the firmament of the Heaven to give light upon the earth, 18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. 19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of Heaven. 21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. 23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. 24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. 25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. 31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
- Genesis 2:1-4 Thus the Heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. 4 These are the generations of the Heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the Heavens.
- Proverbs 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the Heavens.
- Psalm 86:9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O LORD; and shall glorify thy name.
- Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
- Isaiah 41:20 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
- Isaiah 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the Heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
- Isaiah 45:8 Drop down, ye Heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth Salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
- Isaiah 45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the Heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
- John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
- Mark 10:5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
- Acts 4:24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, LORD, thou art God, which hast made Heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is.
- Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is LORD of Heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands.
- Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ.
- Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.
- Revelation 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created Heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer.
- We all know our earth is a tiny planet, about 8,100 miles ( 13,000 km ) in diameter, which circles the sun, which is an average sized star some 93,000,000 miles away.
- The sun is about 870,000 miles in diameter. It forms part of a spiral galaxy called the Milky Way, which contains some 200 billion stars. In fact most of the 6,000 stars we see with the naked eye are part of the Milky Way. No one really knows how many stars there are in the Milky Way.
- A light year is the time that light ( traveling at over 186,000 miles per second ) takes to travel in one year.
- The nearest galaxy to the Milky Way is approximately 200,000 light years away which is a distance of ( wait for it ) 1,175,722 trillion, 568 billion, 640 miles. And there are approximately 100 billion galaxies, each containing 100 billions stars. Does your head spin with these numbers? Can you comprehend such figures? God is truly awesome. When Day and Night Cease pg 34.
Man is diligently searching the Heavens for information as to when and how the universe began. More often than not, God doesn't figure into the equation. So I repeat the question: Does the Bible provide an answer? Yes it does. Prophets, psalmists, apostles and God Himself all testify to the fact that the universe was created. Let's list some Scriptures, which tell of the creation.
Remember: It takes faith to believe in either evolution or special creation. If you believe the universe evolved then this article may no longer interest you. But if you believe there is a God in Heaven and that He created the universe then the following Bible texts and there are scores more, will certainly strengthen your faith.
Genesis 1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. 3 And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. 4 And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. 5 And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day. 6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters. 7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so. 8 And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day. 9 And God said, Let the waters under the Heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so. 10 And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good. 11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. 12 And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 13 And the evening and the morning were the third day. 14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the Heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: 15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the Heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. 16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. 17 And God set them in the firmament of the Heaven to give light upon the earth, 18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good. 19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. 20 And God said, Let the waters bring forth abundantly the moving creature that hath life, and fowl that may fly above the earth in the open firmament of Heaven. 21 And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 22 And God blessed them, saying, Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth. 23 And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. 24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. 25 And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. 26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. 28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. 29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. 30 And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. 31 And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.
- Genesis 2:1-4 Thus the Heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. 2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. 3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made. 4 These are the generations of the Heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the Heavens.
- Proverbs 3:19 The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the Heavens.
- Psalm 86:9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O LORD; and shall glorify thy name.
- Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
- Isaiah 41:20 That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
- Isaiah 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the Heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
- Isaiah 45:8 Drop down, ye Heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth Salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it.
- Isaiah 45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the Heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
- John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
- Mark 10:5 And Jesus answered and said unto them, For the hardness of your heart he wrote you this precept.
- Acts 4:24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, LORD, thou art God, which hast made Heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is.
- Acts 17:24 God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is LORD of Heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands.
- Ephesians 3:9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ.
- Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.
- Revelation 10:6 And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created Heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer.
Why was the Universe Created?
Believe it or not, the vast universe was created for extremely good reasons. Man spends billions on examining the universe, to find out if there is life somewhere out there in space. But why did God create mankind and the mighty universe in the first place? Again the Bible provides the answer and it is found in these verses:
- Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
- Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the Heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.
- Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O LORD, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
In short, the mighty universe was created to be inhabited by beings that would glorify God and to bring Him pleasure!
- Isaiah 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
- Isaiah 45:18 For thus saith the LORD that created the Heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.
- Revelation 4:11 Thou art worthy, O LORD, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.
In short, the mighty universe was created to be inhabited by beings that would glorify God and to bring Him pleasure!
A New Universe
The Bible tells us that this old universe is scheduled to be replaced by new Heavens and a new earth. Here is a prophecy of this coming event: 2 Peter 3:10-12 But the day of the LORD will come as a thief in the night; in the which the Heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. 11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness, 12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the Heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?
Incredible as it sounds, the Almighty's power to create will then be demonstrated before our very eyes and He'll not need billions of years to complete His work. He'll create a new universe just as He did the present one by His Word! He will once again speak matter into existence and the new universe will come into being.
- Isaiah 66:22-23 For as the new Heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. 23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.
- Revelation 21:1-5 And I saw a new Heaven and a new earth: for the first Heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of Heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Incredible as it sounds, the Almighty's power to create will then be demonstrated before our very eyes and He'll not need billions of years to complete His work. He'll create a new universe just as He did the present one by His Word! He will once again speak matter into existence and the new universe will come into being.
- Isaiah 66:22-23 For as the new Heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. 23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one Sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.
- Revelation 21:1-5 And I saw a new Heaven and a new earth: for the first Heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of Heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of Heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. 5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
Where do we fit into this picture?
The Bible makes it perfectly clear that all who accept the Almighty's offer of mercy and Salvation through His Son Jesus Christ ( the Messiah ) will inhabit the new universe for His pleasure and His glory. Are you willing to accept that fact? Believe me, the new universe will be as big if not bigger than the present one. Every planet and moon in it will teem with life: and the redeemed of the LORD will inhabit it for all time. No more cramped cities and disease-ridden slums, no more deserts and desolate places, no more sickness, pain, sorrow and death but eternal glory, peace and happiness!
Revelation21:5-7 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Oh yes, the new Heavens and new earth will be created to be inhabited for God’s glory and pleasure. The question is: Will you be there? Do you want to be there? You can if you want to. Entry depends on faith in God and His only begotten Son Jesus Christ. Pause awhile and think about so glorious a prospect. And it's yours for the asking.
Revelation21:5-7 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. 6 And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. 7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
Oh yes, the new Heavens and new earth will be created to be inhabited for God’s glory and pleasure. The question is: Will you be there? Do you want to be there? You can if you want to. Entry depends on faith in God and His only begotten Son Jesus Christ. Pause awhile and think about so glorious a prospect. And it's yours for the asking.
Summary
- Creation: A basic Bible Doctrine: The credibility of all the prophets of old, the apostles and Jesus Christ himself all depend on whether or not the creation account in Genesis is true because they all taught or wrote of it. Indeed, the Bible is either God's Word or it is a monumental array of lies.
- Faith is Needed: Since it is not possible to scientifically demonstrate Evolution or Special Creation one needs faith to accept either teaching. The evidences pointing to Special Creation being the truth, are legion. The amazing wonders of the natural world and the wonders of the Heavens all tell of the glory and power of a Creator!
- Does it Really Matter? It matters a great deal what we believe because all our subsequent actions are influenced by our beliefs. If there is no God, then moral standards mean very little in a dog-eat-dog world. But if we must all one day stand before the Judgment Seat of a Creator God, then how we live our lives matters a great deal.
- What does the Bible teach concerning Creation? The Bible contains scores of texts concerning the creation. Virtually every Bible writer refers directly or indirectly to creation.
- Why was the Universe Created? The Almighty God of Israel created the universe to be inhabited by human and angelic beings that would be His companions for all eternity. It is impossible to fully grasp or appreciate the weight and worth of such a fact.
- A New Universe: God has scheduled Himself to make new Heavens and a new earth. Only then will we fully appreciate His creative powers. In that coming paradise there will be no more pain, suffering, sickness or death. All are invited to be there.
- Where do we fit into this picture? That is a question, which every person will answer for him or herself. There is no issue that is more important than the Salvation of your immortal soul.
As the Master so truly said: Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
- Faith is Needed: Since it is not possible to scientifically demonstrate Evolution or Special Creation one needs faith to accept either teaching. The evidences pointing to Special Creation being the truth, are legion. The amazing wonders of the natural world and the wonders of the Heavens all tell of the glory and power of a Creator!
- Does it Really Matter? It matters a great deal what we believe because all our subsequent actions are influenced by our beliefs. If there is no God, then moral standards mean very little in a dog-eat-dog world. But if we must all one day stand before the Judgment Seat of a Creator God, then how we live our lives matters a great deal.
- What does the Bible teach concerning Creation? The Bible contains scores of texts concerning the creation. Virtually every Bible writer refers directly or indirectly to creation.
- Why was the Universe Created? The Almighty God of Israel created the universe to be inhabited by human and angelic beings that would be His companions for all eternity. It is impossible to fully grasp or appreciate the weight and worth of such a fact.
- A New Universe: God has scheduled Himself to make new Heavens and a new earth. Only then will we fully appreciate His creative powers. In that coming paradise there will be no more pain, suffering, sickness or death. All are invited to be there.
- Where do we fit into this picture? That is a question, which every person will answer for him or herself. There is no issue that is more important than the Salvation of your immortal soul.
As the Master so truly said: Matthew 16:26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?
