God Created

God Created

Introduction:
Genesis 1:1 declares, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Those who grew up hearing the story of creation are truly blessed. The power of God to speak material things into existence from nothing is beyond our comprehension. We worship an awesome Creator who not only made the physical world but also life, spirit, and new creation in Christ.

The Material of the Universe
The first act of creation recorded in Genesis 1:1 reveals the Hebrew word bara, meaning “to create out of nothing.” Jehovah brought the universe into being by His command (Hebrews 11:3; Romans 4:17). The psalmist reminds us that God spoke, and it came to be (Psalm 148:5). Isaiah 45:18 tells us the earth was formed to be inhabited. Paul later affirms that all things were created through Christ and for Him, and in Him all things hold together (Colossians 1:16–17). The universe is not self-sustaining; it depends on God, who continues to uphold it by His power. Because He sustains all things, He can sustain the lives of those who trust Him.

The Creation of Life
Genesis 1:20–25 records that God created living creatures — nephesh chay — those capable of willful, conscious life. The Hebrew word nephesh implies awareness and soul, as seen in Leviticus 17:11, where life is linked with the blood. God is the source and sustainer of all life, both animal and human (Genesis 2:7). Life itself is sacred because it originates from Him. David recognized this truth, praising God while he lived (Psalm 63:4). Solomon likewise acknowledged that God alone appoints man’s days (Ecclesiastes 3:12).

The Creation of Man’s Eternal Spirit
Man is unique among all created beings, for he was made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). This likeness is moral and spiritual, not physical. Humans are able to reason, choose, speak, create, and worship. Man’s spirit comes directly from God, who “forms the spirit of man within him” (Zechariah 12:1). Because we are His offspring (Acts 17:29), we owe Him reverence, service, and obedience. Isaiah 42:5 declares that God gives breath and spirit to all who dwell on the earth. Each new life, as Psalm 102:18 says, is another act of divine creation, reminding us that every person is made for His glory.

The Spiritual Creation — The New Life in Christ
The Bible teaches that God’s creative power continues in the hearts of believers through Christ. Paul writes, “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation” (2 Corinthians 5:17). This spiritual rebirth changes our nature and destiny. The new self is “created in righteousness and true holiness” (Ephesians 4:24), “renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him” (Colossians 3:10). We are “His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works” (Ephesians 2:10). Through obedience to the gospel, God recreates us for service. Baptism marks the beginning of that new life — “buried with Christ” and “raised to walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:3–4).

The Creator’s Invitation
From the beginning, God desired fellowship with His creation. Revelation 21:3 reveals His ultimate purpose — to dwell with His people forever. The heavens declare His glory (Psalm 19:1), and the gospel reveals His grace. His invitation is ongoing: to know Him, serve Him, and walk as those He has created anew.

Conclusion:
Our God is the Creator of all — material, living, spiritual, and eternal. He made the universe, breathed life into humanity, and continues His creative work in those who are reborn in Christ. His wisdom and love are infinite. Let us glorify Him not only as the Maker of all things but as the Redeemer who makes all things new.

God Created Sermon Outline:

Introduction:
Genesis 1:1 – God’s creative power from nothing.

I. The Material of the Universe

• God created all things out of nothing (Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3; Romans 4:17).

• He spoke creation into existence (Psalm 148:5).

• God made the world for habitation and purpose (Isaiah 45:18).

• All things are sustained by Christ (Colossians 1:16–17).

II. The Creation of Life

• God is the giver and sustainer of all life (Genesis 1:20–25; Acts 17:25).

• Life is sacred and comes from the breath of God (Genesis 2:7).

• Blood is the source of physical life (Leviticus 17:11).

• Our days are appointed by God (Psalm 63:4; Ecclesiastes 3:12).

III. The Creation of Man’s Eternal Spirit

• Man is made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27).

• Humanity possesses moral reasoning and free will (Zechariah 12:1).

• Man is the offspring of God (Acts 17:29).

• God creates each new life (Psalm 102:18; Isaiah 42:5).

IV. The Spiritual Creation — The New Life in Christ

• Those in Christ are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17).

• The new self reflects God’s righteousness (Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10).

• Christians are God’s workmanship, created for good works (Ephesians 2:10).

• Baptism marks the beginning of new life (Romans 6:3–4).

V. The Creator’s Invitation

• God desires eternal fellowship with His people (Revelation 21:3).

• Creation declares His glory (Psalm 19:1).

• The gospel reveals His saving power.

Conclusion:
God is the Author of both physical and spiritual life, sustaining all creation and offering new life in Christ.

Call to Action:
Let every believer honor God as the Creator of all things — the One who brought the universe into existence, breathed life into mankind, and offers new creation in Christ. Worship Him daily, trust His power, and live as His workmanship. If you have not yet been made new in Christ, obey His gospel today and become part of His eternal creation.

Key Takeaways:

• God alone creates from nothing, showing His unmatched power (Genesis 1:1; Hebrews 11:3).

• All life originates with God, who gives breath and sustains it (Genesis 2:7; Acts 17:25).

• Man bears the divine image and possesses an eternal spirit (Genesis 1:27; Zechariah 12:1).

• In Christ, we are made new for good works (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10).

• God’s creation reveals His glory and purpose for mankind (Psalm 19:1; Revelation 21:3).

Scripture Reference List:

• Genesis 1:1 – God created the heavens and the earth.

• Hebrews 11:3 – By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God.

• Romans 4:17 – God calls into existence the things that do not exist.

• Psalm 148:5 – God commanded and they were created.

• Isaiah 45:18 – God formed the earth to be inhabited.

• Colossians 1:16–17 – All things were created through and for Christ.

• Genesis 1:20–25 – God created all living creatures.

• Acts 17:25 – He gives life and breath to all things.

• Genesis 2:7 – Man became a living soul by the breath of God.

• Leviticus 17:11 – The life of the flesh is in the blood.

• Psalm 63:4 – I will praise You while I live.

• Ecclesiastes 3:12 – God appoints our time on earth.

• Genesis 1:27 – Man created in the image of God.

• Zechariah 12:1 – God forms the spirit within man.

• Acts 17:29 – We are God’s offspring.

• Isaiah 42:5 – He gives breath to the people on it.

• Psalm 102:18 – The Lord creates each new generation.

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – In Christ, we are new creatures.

• Romans 6:3–4 – Baptism unites us with Christ in new life.

• Colossians 3:10 – The new self is renewed after God’s image.

• Ephesians 4:24 – Created in righteousness and true holiness.

• Ephesians 2:10 – We are His workmanship, created for good works.

• Psalm 19:1 – The heavens declare the glory of God.

• Revelation 21:3 – God will dwell with His people forever.

Prepared by Bobby Stafford of the church of Christ at Granby, MO