1. Survey of Biblical Doctrine
Week 3
Creation, Prayer and Angels
Survey of Biblical Doctrine
Discipleship University
The heights baptist church
Chris Besser

2. CREATION
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3. Creation Ex Nihilo God created the universe out of nothing
The intentionality of creation, shows the universe has meaning and purpose
Colossians 1:16
For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him.
John 1:3
All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.
This is implied right off the bat in Gen. 1:1
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4. Adam and Eve The creation of man was special and personal
Genesis 2:7, 22
Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life…The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man…
“As God’s image, man is the pinnacle of all creation, more like God than any other creature, and the only one appointed to rule over the rest of creation as God’s representative”
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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5. The Trinity and Creation
God the Father – the primary agent in initiating the act of creation
God the Son – the one ‘through’ whom creation came about
God the Holy Spirit – completing, filling and giving life to creation
1 Corinthians 8:6
yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
Psalm 104:30
You send forth Your Spirit, they are created; And You renew the face of the ground.
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6. Transcendent yet Immanent
God is Transcendent – God is far above creation; greater than it and independent of it
God is Immanent – He is very much involved in His creation
Ephesians 4:6
one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in all.
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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7. Transcendent yet Immanent
Creation is distinct from God yet always dependent on God
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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8. There is no God or Creator. The material universe is all there is.
Materialism
There is no God or Creator. The material universe is all there is.
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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9. The whole universe is God.
Pantheism
The whole universe is God.
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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10. Dualism
Both God and the material universe have eternally existed side by side.
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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11. Deism
God created the universe but He’s not now directly involved in His creation.
Derek Kidner – pre-Adamite evolution
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12. The Theory of Evolution
Micro-evolution (adaptation) –
Changes within species
Seen all the time
NOT Macro-evolution
Macro-evolution –
New species are created through random selection and time
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13. The Theory Has Some Issues
Eyes and Wings
There is no transitionary state that is more beneficial
Lack of transitional fossil evidence
Inability to reproduce results
Protein sequencing
Limited variations via experimental breeding
Further Study – Darwin on Trial
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14. PRAYER
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15. Reasons for Prayer
God wants us to pray so our dependence on Him can increase
God desires that our love for Him and our relationship with Him will deepen and grow.
Prayer allows us to be a part of a story that is greater than our own.
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16. Prayer is effective … Luke 11:9-10
9 “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks, receives; and he who seeks, finds; and to him who knocks, it will be opened.
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17. …because of Jesus 1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
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18. Effective Prayer Pray According to God’s will 1 John 5:14
Pray with God’s word
1 John 5:14
This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.
John 15:7
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you
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19. Effective Prayer Pray with Faith … Mark 11:24
… and obedience
Mark 11:24
Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted you.
Psalm 66:18
If I regard wickedness in my heart, The Lord will not hear.
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20. Effective Prayer Confess sin … 1 John 1:9
… even sins we’re not sure we’ve committed
1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Psalm 19:12
…Acquit me of hidden faults.
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21. Effective Prayer Pray with forgiveness towards others… Mark 11:25
… and humility
Mark 11:25
Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.
James 4:6
… “God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
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22. Effective Prayer Wait on the Lord Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.
Psalm 38:15
Lord, I wait for you; you will answer, Lord my God.
Psalm 130:5-6
5 I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait, And in His word do I hope. 6 My soul waits for the Lord More than the watchmen for the morning; Indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning.
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23. Examples of “Unanswered” Prayer
Paul’s thorn
Jesus’ crucifixion
2 Corinthians 12:8-9
8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me. 9 And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.”
Luke 22:42
“Father, if You are willing, remove this cup from Me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.”
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24. Helpful Resources
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25. ANGELS
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26. Angels – Quick Facts Hebrew mal’āḵ, Greek angelos – messenger
OT – over 100 mentions; NT – 165 mentions
Angels are mentioned throughout the scripture, not confined to one era
Jesus makes reference to angels on several occasions
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27. Characteristics of Angels
Spirits
No Physical Form
They protect us
There are a lot of them
They’re powerful
Hebrews 1:14 - …Are they not all ministering spirits
Luke 24:39 - for a spirit does not have flesh and bones
Psalm 91,11 - To guard you in all your ways
Rev. 5:11-myriads of myriads.. thousands of thousands
2 Peter 2:11 - greater in might and power
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28. Characteristics of Angels
They praise God
They serve God
They help believers
Psalm 148:2 - Praise Him, all His angels;
Psalm 103:20-you His angels.. perform His word
Heb 1:14-render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation
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29. Organization and Ranking
The Archangel Michael
Chief Princes
Jude 9
But Michael the archangel, when he disputed with the devil and argued about the body of Moses, did not dare pronounce against him a railing judgment, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”.
Book of Enoch name Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel
Daniel 10:13
Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me
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30. Organization and Ranking
Cherubim
Seraphim
Ezekiel 28:14
You were the anointed cherub who covers, And I placed you there…
Isaiah 6:2
Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew
Book of Enoch name Michael, Gabriel, Raphael and Uriel
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31. Helpful Resources
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