2. THE BEGINNINGS Heavens and Earth Sun & Moon Grass, Herbs & The Trees The Sea Creatures & Fowls Animal Life Humans

3. MAN For by [Christ] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. (Colossians 1:16)

4. MAN For by [Christ] were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. (Colossians 1:16)

5. the thought continues… Isaiah 43:7 [Israel] Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Proverbs 16:4 The LORD hath made all things for himself… Revelation 4:11 ….for thou hast creat- ed all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

6. 1 Chronicles 29:11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. 12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

7. black marks against man… Eve & Adam – Gen 3:1ffEve & Adam – Gen 3:1ff Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned…Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned…

8. black marks against man… Days of Noah – Gen 6 Days of Noah – Gen 6 5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 5 And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. Man was made to glorify God!Man was made to glorify God!

9. black marks against man… Days of Noah – Gen 6 Days of Noah – Gen 6 6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.6 And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart. 7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth… 7 And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth…

10. black marks against man… Israel crossing Jordon – Numbers 14Israel crossing Jordon – Numbers 14 27 How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.27 How long shall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.

11. black marks against man… The Kings of the Divided Kingdom Northern Kingdom, Israel - The 19 kings kept the people in idolatry Southern Kingdom, Judah – 19 kings, 13 involved the people in idolatry.

12. black marks against man… Romans 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

16. Acts 15:11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. Ephesians 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved)…

17. Ephesians 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God… 2 Timothy 1:9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not ac- cording to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.

18. Grace, gracious, gratitude Synonyms: kindness Synonyms: kindness Related ideas: Love, mercy, forgiveness, un- worthiness, salvation, faith and obedience, law, joy, thanksgiving, gifts. Related ideas: Love, mercy, forgiveness, un- worthiness, salvation, faith and obedience, law, joy, thanksgiving, gifts. Definition: Grace is kindness, merciful favour. “It characterises God’s attitude toward us, and generates our gratitude toward him.” Definition: Grace is kindness, merciful favour. “It characterises God’s attitude toward us, and generates our gratitude toward him.”

19. We are saved by grace We are saved by grace Rom 3:24 “...justified freely by his grace...” Rom 3:24 “...justified freely by his grace...” Eph 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” Eph 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.” Tit 2:11 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men...” Tit 2:11 “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men...” Heb 2:9 “...Jesus... by the grace of God [tasted] death for every man...” Heb 2:9 “...Jesus... by the grace of God [tasted] death for every man...” Grace, gracious, gratitude

20. How do we come unto this grace? Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

21. Grace hath appeared Teaching us Grace = abstract quality

22. Grace appeared Teaching form NEGATIVE:UNGODLINESSWORLDLY POSITIVELY:SOBERLYRIGHTEOUSLYGODLY

23. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

24. Acts 14:3 Long time therefore abode they speaking boldly in the Lord, which gave testimony unto the word of his grace, and granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands.

25. Acts 20:32 And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.

26. Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: never- theless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

27. unto unto into Heb 5:8 Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered; 9 And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him.