Creation

SERMON OUTLINE

Introduction:

I. The starting point of all of Scripture, Gen. 1:1
A. the foundation – “In the beginning God”

  B. God created all – heavens and earth

  Two implications:
1. Distinction/demarcation between Creator and creation

2. “Ownership”

  C.  God created all out of nothing, Heb. 11:3

II. The original character of what was created
A. v. 1:2(a) – formless, void, and dark

III. There is a progression in God’s creative actions
A. Order out of chaos

  B. God is preparing a place for mankind

  Three (four) implications:
1. mankind has a special place in creation

2. the lower creation was created for humans

3. evolution is ruled out

4. night followed by day hints at the idea of  redemption

Application: