Beliefs about Creation

• The Creation

  • Christians believe in creation by God 
  • The Creation was the act by which God brought the universe into being

  
• Beliefs about the Creation - From Genesis 1:1-3

  • Many Christians believe that the story of the creation, while not scientifically accurate , contains religious truth 
  • Some Christians believe that God made the world in literally six days 
  • God created everything out of choice and created everything ‘good’ 
  • Christians believe that God continues to create new life today 
  • Although God the Father is referred to as the creator , the Holy Spirit was active in the creation according to Genesis

  
• Beliefs about the Creation - From John 1:1-3

  • In John’s gospel, everything was created through the Word , who was both with God and was God 
  • The Word refers to the Son of God who entered history as Jesus 
  • Christians believe that the Son of God, the Word of God was involved in the creation

  
• Beliefs about who was involved in the Creation

  • Although God the Father is referred to as the creator , the Holy Spirit was active in the creation (Genesis 1:1-3) 
  • The Word , God the Son or Jesus , was also active in the creation (John 1:1-3) 
  • The Trinity , therefore , existed from the beginning and was involved in the creation