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3. Origins L. James Gibson Principal Contributor

4. 1 Jesus, Creator of Heaven and Earth 2 Creation: Forming the World 3 The Creation Completed 4 Creation, a Biblical Theme 5 Creation and Morality 6 Creation and the Fall 7 Through a Glass, Darkly 8 Jesus, Provider and Sustainer 9 Marriage: A Gift From Eden 10 Stewardship and the Environment 11 Sabbath: A Gift From Eden 12 Creation and the Gospel 13 Creation, Again Origins Contents

5. Origins Our Goal {5} As we go through this quarter, we’ll see even more reasons why a literal six-day creation is essential to all that we believe and why to compromise on Creation is to undermine the basis of the gospel and the teachings that make us what we are.

6. Origins Lesson 12, March 23 Origins Lesson 12, March 23 Creation and the Gospel

7. Key Text 1 Corinthians 15:22 NIV “For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.”

8. Creation and the Gospel Initial Words {139} Adam and Eve were created in God’s image without any moral defect. When Adam and Eve rebelled against God, they fell under Satan’s power, an act that brought the whole world under the enemy’s power, as well. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil and free us from his power.

9. Creation and the Gospel Quick Look 1. The Gospel in the Garden (Genesis 3:15) 2. The Gospel on the Cross (Romans 5:6-8) 3. The Gospel in New Creation (Psalm 51:10)

10. Creation and the Gospel 1. The Gospel in the Garden

11. Sin and Death {141} If life comes only from God, then separation from God cuts us off from the Source of life. The inevitable result of separation from God is death. Even if one lives 969 years, as did Methuselah, the story still ends with “and he died.” Sin, by its very nature, causes separation from life, and the result is death.

12. 1. The Gospel in the Garden Sin and Death {140} The first humans had been warned, and they understood what they had been told. Yet, they sinned anyway. At times we, like Eve, are led into sin by deceit; while at other times, like Adam, we sin intentionally. Either way, we are sinners, guilty of transgressing God’s law.

13. 1. The Gospel in the Garden Sin and Death {140} God held a trial, an “investigative judgment” even, to give the couple an opportunity to accept responsibility for their actions, the first step toward repentance and restoration. Though they were guilty and though their sin brought immediate consequences—the first gospel promise was given in Eden.

14. 1. The Gospel in the Garden Sin and Death {140} Instead of the immediate death of Adam and Eve, one or more animals died. It was the first time that Adam had seen death, and it must have brought him enormous mental pain. Then a tunic was fashioned from the skin. He was surely reminded of what he had lost. More important, it was a reminder of God’s grace.

15. Creation and the Gospel 2. The Gospel on the Cross Romans 5:6-8 NKJV “For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. … But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

16. 2. The Gospel on the Cross “While Yet Sinners” {142} God’s response to human sinfulness is redemptive in nature and moti- vated by genuine, unselfish love. God knew that Adam and Eve did not understand the full meaning of what they had done, and He determined to give them an opportunity to become better informed and be able to choose again.

17. 2. The Gospel on the Cross “While Yet Sinners” {142} God did not wait for us to ask for forgiveness; He took the initiative. While we were yet sinners, He gave Himself to die on our behalf. This is a wonderful demonstration of divine love. How often are we offended and angry and seek revenge rather than restoration?

18. 2. The Gospel on the Cross “While Yet Sinners” {142} In taking the guilt of our sins upon Himself and dying in separation from God, Jesus fulfilled the promise originally made in the Garden of Eden. His sacrifice made possible the reconciliation of God and the human family and will eventually result in the final elimination of evil from the universe.

19. Psalm 51:10 NKJV “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Creation and the Gospel 3. The Gospel in New Creation

20. A New Heart {144} The Genesis Creation account, however crucial in helping us to understand Christ’s death in our behalf, also helps us to understand another aspect of the plan of salvation, that of God’s work of creation in us, as we partake of His holiness now.

21. 3. The Gospel in New Creation A New Heart {144} A new heart is a creation that only God can make. We cannot make it ourselves but must depend on the same Creator who formed the world and created our first parents. David recognized his need and asked God to solve the problem by an act of creation.

22. 3. The Gospel in New Creation A New Heart {144} Indeed, the person who is “in Christ” is a new creation. The old way of thinking must be taken away and replaced with a newly created mind. This kind of creation is a supernatural process, accomplished through the power of the Holy Spirit.

23. Creation and the Gospel Final Words {139} All these points are logically linked to the Creation story. Creation comes into the picture again as the power of the Creator God is exercised to create a new heart in His children, renewing the image of God within us and restoring our relationship with Him.