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Journey of Beginnings

In The Beginning God...

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Christian World View

The Bible is not a science book, however when it makes a statement related to science; it is the truth because God is both the author of science and the Bible.

Natural Revelation 1-6 Special Revelation 7-11 Experiential Revelation 12-14

Derived Truth              Revealed Truth                     Experienced Truth

1. Hypothesis                The Bible is perfect,             Meditation, contemplation,

2. Theory                      Refreshing, Trustworthy        worship

3. Law

Genesis 1

Two views of the Genesis creation:

1. The mature earth view

2. An earth before Adam and Eve that was overthrown by Lucifer’s revolt

DOES GOD CREATE AND EMPTY FORMLESS EARTH (Isaiah 45:18)

According to Isaiah God did not create the earth empty and formless.

HOW DID THE EARTH GET LIKE THIS? (Isaiah 14:12ff; Jer. 4:23-27; 2 Peter 3:6-7

Lucifer because of pride and rebellion was cast out of heaven.

1. I will ascend into heaven.

2. I will set my throne above the stars.

3. I will sit upon the mount of the congregation in the sides of the north.

4. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds.

5. I will make myself like the Most High.

Is this the man that shook the earth and made kingdoms to tremble, and opened not the graves of its prisoners?

Two Key Words:

1. Created (bara) to call into existence that which did not exist before

2. Made (asah) to form or fashion something out of material already existing.

What does it mean to be created in God’s Image and Likeness (Verse 26)