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God As Creator

God As Creator. Series Introduction. Greetings! With this webisode we are beginning a new discussion series, Introducing God Each webisode we will discuss a different characteristic of God. Introduction. Pray

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God As Creator

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  1. God As Creator

  2. Series Introduction • Greetings! • With this webisode we are beginning a new discussion series, Introducing God • Each webisode we will discuss a different characteristic of God

  3. Introduction • Pray • When you introduce a new friend to people, you often share characteristics of that person • This webisode is about God being creator Up Next: Discussion Question

  4. Discussion Question • What are some common beliefs about how the universe came into being?

  5. World’s Common Beliefs Some common beliefs for how the universe came into being are: • The Steady State Theory • Nebular Theory • Mythical Origins • The Big Bang Theory Up Next: The Steady State Theory

  6. World’s Common Beliefs (Cont) • The Steady State theory • States that the universe always was and evolved and continues to evolve. Up Next: The Nebular Theory

  7. World’s Common Beliefs (Cont) • The Nebular Theory • States that the sun and planets were formed at the same time by clouds of dust and gas collapsing which created a mass that formed a rotating disc. In time, a bulge was created in the disc that became so hot producing energy it caused the solar system to come into existence. Up Next: Mythical Origins

  8. World’s Common Beliefs (Cont) • Mythical Origins • Many cultures believe in beings who brought forth cold and hot masses that collided to make the universe and mankind. Up Next: The Big Bang Theory

  9. World’s Common Beliefs (Cont) • The Big Bang Theory • Most widely accepted in Western Civilzationand taught in our schools says that the universe originated approximately 20 billion years ago from a violent explosion of matter with high density and temperature. Up Next: Brian will share what the bible says

  10. Biblical Truth • Wow! Some of those are quite interesting • I can see where folks could find some of them plausible. I don’t personally and I think the Bible’s account for creation is the real truth. Up Next: Genesis 1

  11. Biblical Truth (Cont) • Genesis 1 records the creation account. • Light • Sky • Land, seas, and vegetation • Sun, moon, and stars • Birds and creatures of the sea • Wild beasts, livestock, reptiles, and humanity Up Next: John 1:1

  12. John 1:1 • In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. • This describes the preincarnate Christ (Jesus) and tells us that Jesus was there during the creation account and was a part of it. Up Next: Mark 10:6

  13. Mark 10:6 • "But at the beginning of creation God 'made them male and female.‘ • This is the natural order of things • In Genesis 1, God said be fruitful and multiply and to go and multiply and subdue the earth • God does not hate those who are not believers or find themselves in the midst of sin. John 3:16 & 17 is for all of humanity. However, Jesus repeatedly tells those who have or are sinning, to go and sin no more. Up Next: Psalm 139:13-14

  14. Psalm 139:13-14 (13) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. • I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Up Next: Creation didn’t end at creation

  15. Biblical Truth (Cont) • Creation didn’t end at creation. • We are each fearfully and wonderfully made. • We are each created uniquely in God’s image for a purpose. • It’s not just happenstance. Up Next: Discussion Question

  16. Discussion Question In knowing God as creator, how do these biblical truths apply to you?

  17. Conclusion • In knowing God as Creator how does it apply to your life? Up Next: John 17:24

  18. John 17:24 (24) "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. Up Next: Jeremiah 1:5

  19. Jeremiah 1:5 (5) "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." Up Next: Psalm 139:13

  20. Psalm 139:13 (13) For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. Up Next: We are not an accident

  21. Conclusion (Cont) • We are not an accident • We have purpose. We have reason for being. • Pray Up Next: Close

  22. Closing • We hope this has sparked good discussion for you. • As always, comments and questions are welcome. You can leave your comments or questions on our YouTube channel, Facebook page, forum on our website, or email us directly. • We’ll see you next time for “God As A Father”!

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