Creation by the Word of God

A. Creation by the Word of God Genesis 1:1–5

  • God exists outside time and space

  • Creation is ex nihilo (out of nothing)
     Parallel Scriptures:

  • John 1:1–3

  • Hebrews 11:3

  • Isaiah 45:18

B. Order from Chaos Genesis 1:6–13

  • God separates waters, land, and seas

  • Vegetation created according to kinds
     Parallel Scriptures:

  • Psalm 136:6

  • Jeremiah 4:22

C. Lights and Time Genesis 1:14–19

  • Sun, moon, stars serve God’s purposes

  • Anti-idolatry emphasis
     Parallel Scriptures:

  • Acts 14:15

  • Psalm 19:1

D. Life and Blessing Genesis 1:20–25

  • God creates animal life

  • First divine blessing given
     Parallel Scriptures:

  • Psalm 104:24–25

  • Genesis 9:10

E. Humanity in God’s Image Genesis 1:26–31

  • Humans uniquely bear God’s image

  • Male and female equally image-bearers
     Parallel Scriptures:

  • Genesis 5:1–3

  • James 3:9

F. The Seventh Day and Holiness Genesis 2:1–3

  • God rests, blesses, and sanctifies time

  • Foundation of Sabbath theology
     Parallel Scriptures:

  • Exodus 20:8–11

  • Isaiah 58:13

III. Footnoted Christological Commentary

How Jesus Christ Is Referenced in This Study

  1. Christ as Eternal Creator – Creation begins when God already was, inclusive of the Son

    • John 1:1–3

    • Colossians 1:16

  2. Christ as the Light – Light precedes the sun, pointing forward to Christ

    • John 1:4–5

    • Revelation 22:5

  3. Christ as the Word of God – God creates by speaking

    • Hebrews 1:3

    • 2 Corinthians 4:6

  4. Christ and the Image of God – Humanity’s image finds its fulfillment in Christ

    • Colossians 1:15

    • Romans 8:29

  5. Christ and New Creation – Redemption exceeds creation in glory

    • 2 Corinthians 5:17

    • John 11; Mark 4:35–40

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