Gen 1:1 | MHM | STEP | Genesis 1:1-2: Creation of All Things v. 1 : This verse shows us that God made the heavens and the earth in the very beginning ( v. 1 ). God the Father Almighty is the Maker of all things, and we believe in him as our Creator. There are four key things to notice here: (1) The effect: God created the whole universe—the visible world and everything in it (Acts 17:24 ). The world is like a grand house, carefully and beautifully designed, with many different parts and creatures. This verse focuses on the visible creation, not the angels, who are spiritual beings. (2) The author: God is the one who made everything. The Hebrew word for God, Elohim , points to his strength and hints at the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The New Testament explains that the Son, Jesus, was involved in creation (Proverbs 8:30; John 1:3,10; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2 ). (3) The manner: God created everything out of nothing, showing his almighty power. Unlike human artists, God did not need any materials to work with. Creation out of nothing makes God’s power and glory clear. (4) The timing: God created the world “in the beginning”—the start of time. Before this, only God existed. We cannot fully understand why God created the world at this time, but it was according to his eternal plan (John 1:1 ). This verse teaches us that atheism is foolish—if there is a world, there must be a Maker. God owns everything because he created it. With God, all things are possible (Psalm 121:2; 124:8 ). He deserves our praise and worship (Nehemiah 9:5,6; Revelation 4:11 ).

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Genesis 1:1-2: Creation of All Things

v. 1: This verse shows us that God made the heavens and the earth in the very beginning (v. 1 ^a). God the Father Almighty is the Maker of all things, and we believe in him as our Creator. There are four key things to notice here: (1) The effect: God created the whole universe—the visible world and everything in it (Acts 17:24 ^b). The world is like a grand house, carefully and beautifully designed, with many different parts and creatures. This verse focuses on the visible creation, not the angels, who are spiritual beings. (2) The author: God is the one who made everything. The Hebrew word for God, Elohim, points to his strength and hints at the Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The New Testament explains that the Son, Jesus, was involved in creation (Proverbs 8:30; John 1:3,10; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2 ^c). (3) The manner: God created everything out of nothing, showing his almighty power. Unlike human artists, God did not need any materials to work with. Creation out of nothing makes God’s power and glory clear. (4) The timing: God created the world “in the beginning”—the start of time. Before this, only God existed. We cannot fully understand why God created the world at this time, but it was according to his eternal plan (John 1:1 ^d). This verse teaches us that atheism is foolish—if there is a world, there must be a Maker. God owns everything because he created it. With God, all things are possible (Psalm 121:2; 124:8 ^e). He deserves our praise and worship (Nehemiah 9:5,6; Revelation 4:11 ^f).