A Summary of the Bible New Creation Creation Click the mouse or hit “enter” to continue... New Creation Creation God made a special part of that creation, Humanity. The first man, Adam, represents humanity. Humanity was to rule creation, under God. This involved taking care of creation. God chose a special part of humanity, Israel Israel is represented by its fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Israel was to rule humanity (and therefore creation), under God. This involved rescuing humanity from its rebellion and restoring it to God. Humanity Adam God chose a King from Israel The original King was David The King was was to rule Israel (and therefore all humanity and creation), under God. This involved rescuing Israel from opposition. But one king came, Jesus, From the dynasty of David From the nation of Israel Born as a human He died on a cross, taking the punishment we deserve, rescuing Israel and all of humanity from its rebellion against God. Israel Isaac/Jacob Abraham/ BUT Humanity rebelled against God. We sinned. God punished us by death and all of creation suffered. When this task is complete, he will return. He will renew creation, which he will rule over with his people And he will judge those who do not belong to him. Kings David God’s plan from before the beginning of time was To glorify his Son, Jesus Christ God made the universe. “The heavens and the earth” or “Creation” He calls Israelites (Jews) to follow him and Gentiles (non-Jews) to follow him. The Kings (and all Israel) rebelled against God. God punished them and sent them into exile. And he therefore rose from the dead to rule Israel and all of humanity Jesus Ruling and rescuing a whole new people for himself But Israel rebelled against God. Christian Jews Christian Gentiles Copyright © 2001 Lionel Windsor