Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” God does not seem to feel that He has to prove His existence with elaborate arguments.

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Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” God does not seem to feel that He has to prove His existence with elaborate arguments as many of the philosophers of the past tried to do; He simply declares it (Is. 40:25-28).

To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal?" asks the Holy One. Look up into the heavens. Who created all the stars? He brings them out one after another, calling each by its name. And he counts them to see that none are lost or have strayed away. O Israel, how can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your case?...

… Have you never heard or understood? Don't you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth? He never grows faint or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. —NLT

I. In the Beginning Notice that there is no time element expressed in this phrase. The Book of Proverbs makes some reference to this time (Pro. 8:22- 31). The LORD formed me from the beginning, before he created anything else. 23 I was appointed in ages past, at the very first, before the earth began…

… 24 I was born before the oceans were created, before the springs bubbled forth their waters. 25 Before the mountains and the hills were formed, I was born--26 before he had made the earth and fields and the first handfuls of soil. 27 I was there when he established the heavens, when he drew the horizon on the oceans. 28 I was there when he set the clouds above, when he established the deep fountains of the earth…

… 29 I was there when he set the limits of the seas, so they would not spread beyond their boundaries. And when he marked off the earth's foundations, 30 I was the architect at his side. I was his constant delight, rejoicing always in his presence. 31 And how happy I was with what he created--his wide world and all the human family! –NLT

II. God A. God is the first subject of the Bible. B. God revealed Himself to man. What does this first verse reveal to us about God? 1. God is infinite (Ps. 90:1-2). 2. God is eternal (Is. 44:6). 3. God is omnipotent (Heb. 11:3; Ps. 33:6-9). 4. God is a compound unity.

This is seen in the very first word used for “God.” It is the word Elohim. This name for God occurs in the Bible over 2500 times. a. This word is a noun in the plural form. b. This word though plural is always accompanied by a verb in the singular. c. This word may be a hidden reference to the triune God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We know that all three persons of the Godhead were involved in creation.

The Triune God as seen in Creation References The FatherActs 4:24; Ps. 33:6-9; 102:24-27; Is. 42:5 The SonJohn 1:3, 10; Eph. 3:9; Col. 1:15-17; Heb. 1:2 The Holy SpiritGen. 1:2; Job 26:13; 33:4; Ps. 104:30

C. God refutes the philosophies of the ages. 1. Atheism Atheism teaches that there is no god. However, God’s word declares that God not only exists but that He is the author of all life (Ps. 14:1; Rom. 1:28). 2. Pantheism Pantheism teaches that nature is god, that is, god is in nature and nature is in God. However, God’s word declares that God and nature are separate Is. 42:2).

3. Polytheism Polytheism teaches that there are many gods. However, God’s word declares that there is one God (Deut. 6:4; Is. 43:10; 44:6). 4. Fatalism (Evolution) Fatalism or the religion of evolution teaches that matter is eternal and that everything that we see occurred by chance. However, God’s word declares that matter is not eternal and that chance had nothing to do with it.

5. First Cause (Prime Mover) This philosophy is an attempt to answer the “cause and effect” argument when it comes to creation. To deal with the first cause, it must provide some form of impersonal force to start the “evolutionary ball” rolling. However, God’s word declares that God is an intelligent being Who created the world with purpose and design.

III. Created A. The word created as used here means to make something out of nothing (ex nihilo). B. This means that the heavens and the earth were not created out of pre existent matter. C. This truth is clearly taught in the Bible (Rom. 4:17; Heb. 11:3; Ps. 33:6, 9; Amos 4:13; 5:8). D. Creation from nothing is the greatest miracle of all time.

IV. The Heavens and the Earth A. The reference to “the heavens” undoubtedly refers to the universe (Jer. 10:16; Is. 44:24; Ps. 103:19; Eccl. 11:5). B. The word “heaven” is used in Scripture to describe three different places.

1. The first heaven is the atmospheric heaven that we see when we look up. Descriptions that apply to the first heaven include: a. Sky (Gen. 1:8; Mt. 16:3) b. Clouds (Dan. 7:13) c. Weather Phenomenon d. Birds (Job. 35:11; Dan. 2:38)

2. The second heaven is outer space that serves as the context for the planets and stars. Descriptions that apply to the second heaven include: a. Sun, Moon and Stars (Joel 2:10, 30-31) b. Constellations (Is. 13:10)

3. The third heaven is a spiritual place called Paradise that serves as the dwelling place or throne room of God. Descriptions and characteristics that apply to the third heaven include: a. The Third Heaven (II Cor. 12:1-4) b. Paradise of God (Luke 23:43; II Cor. 12:4; Rev. 2:7) c. Heavenly Eden or Garden of God (Ezek. 28:13)

d. His Sanctuary (Ps. 102:19) e. The Presence of God (Heb. 9:24) f. Heaven of Heavens (I Kgs. 8:27; Neh. 9:6; Ps. 68:33) g. The Throne of God (Is. 66:1; Mt. 5:34; Rev. 4:2)

This is the testimony of God concerning the origin of all things. The testimony of the Lord is sure and needs no confirming help from man (Ps. 19:7). The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple…

The following quote is taken from Gleanings from Genesis by Arthur Pink, page “The faith of the Christian rests upon the impregnable rock of the Holy Scriptures, and we need nothing more. Too often have Christian apologist deserted their proper ground. For instance: one of the ancient tablets of Assyria is deciphered, and then it is triumphantly announced that some of the statements found in the historical portions of the Old Testament have been confirmed…

… But that is only a turning of things upside down again. The Word of God needs no “confirming.” If the writings upon an Assyrian tablet agrees with what is recorded in the Scripture, that confirms the historical accuracy of the Assyrian tablet.”