44 Bible Verses about Creation

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Colossians 1:16

For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him.

Romans 8:19

For [all] creation [Note: "Creation" here refers to the material heavens and earth, and is personified through verse 23] is eagerly waiting for the children of God to be revealed [i.e., in their glorious state].

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Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)

Revelation 3:14

"Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]:

Ephesians 3:9

[I was given the responsibility] to enlighten all people regarding the working out of God's secret plan, which has been kept hidden for ages in [the heart of] God, who created everything.

Hebrews 1:1-2

In times past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets in many parts and in various ways, [but] during these final days He has spoken to us through His Son [Note: This period refers to the Christian age (See Acts 2:14-36)], whom He appointed to be heir of all things [and] through whom He created the universe. [See John 1:3; Col. 1:16].

Creation » Display's God's wisdom » Nature's revelation

Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth

2 Peter 3:11

Since all these things are [certain] to be destroyed, what kind of persons should you be, [if not like those] living holy lives, and in a godly manner,

Creation » Illustrative of » New Birth

Creation » Order of » First day, making light and dividing it from darkness

2 Corinthians 4:6

For God, who said [Gen. 1:3], "Light will shine out of darkness," has [also] shone in our hearts to provide [us with] the light of the knowledge of God's splendor [as it shines] on the face of Christ. [Note: This allusion to "splendor shining on Christ's face" may be a continuation of the analogy used in 3:13].

Creation » Effected » For God's pleasure

Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints

Creation » God to be praised for

Creation » Exhibits » God as the sole object of worship

Creation » Effected » In the beginning

Creation » Effected » In six days

Creation » Exhibits » God, Power of

Creation » Effected » By God

Creation » Order of » Sixth day, making beasts of the earth, and man

Creation » Leads to confidence

Creation » Exhibits » God, Wisdom of

Creation » The formation of things which had no previous existence

Romans 4:17

just as it is written [Gen. 17:5], "I [i.e., God] have made you [i.e., Abraham] forefather of many nations." He received this promise in the presence of God, in whom he believed, and who gives life [back] to dead people and who refers to things [promised] as though they were [already] fulfilled.

Creation » Glorifies God

Creation » Effected » By the command of God

Creation » Effected » By the holy ghost

Creation » Effected » By Christ

John 1:10

[Actually] He was in the world [already], for the world came into being through Him, but the world did not acknowledge Him.

Creation » Effected » For Christ

Colossians 1:16

For all things were created by Him; things in heaven and on earth; things visible and invisible, whether they are thrones [i.e., reigning beings], or lords, or rulers or authorities. [Note: "Authorities" here may refer to angelic beings]. All things were created by Him and for Him.

Creation » Order of » Fourth day, placing the sun, moon, and stars to give light, &c

Creation » Order of » Fifth day, making birds, insects, and fishes

Creation » Order of » Third day, separating the land from the water, and making it fruitful

Creation » Order of » Second day, making the firmament or atmosphere, and separating the waters

Creation » God rested from, on the seventh day

Creation » By faith we believe, to be God's work

Creation » Approved of by God

Creation » Effected » According to God's purpose

Creation » Exhibits » The deity of God

Creation » Insignificance of man seen from

Creation » Groaneth because of sin

Creation » Exhibits » The glory and handiwork of God

Creation » Exhibits » God, Goodness of

Creation » A subject of joy to angels

Creation » History of

Creation » Beginning of

The power of Christ » Exhibited in » Creation

John 1:10

[Actually] He was in the world [already], for the world came into being through Him, but the world did not acknowledge Him.

God, Power of » Exhibited in » Creation

Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » Creation

Topics on Creation

Creation Of The Physical Heavens

Acts 4:24

And when the disciples heard this report they united their voices to God in prayer [saying]: "O, Lord, You made the heaven, the earth, the sea and everything in them.

Creation Of The Seas

Acts 14:15

"Gentlemen, why are you doing these things? [Do you not know that] we are also human beings with the same kind of feelings that you have? And we are just bringing you the good news that you should turn away from these useless things [i.e., idol worship] and [turn] to the living God, who created the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

Creation Of The Sky

2 Peter 3:5

But, these people intentionally forget that the heavens, which existed long ago, and the earth, which was formed out of water and by water, [were created] by the word of God.

Creation Spoilt By Sin

Romans 8:20-22

But God subjected the created world to aimless frustration [i.e., after the fall. See Gen. 3:17-18] --- it did not happen by its own choice. Yet there was hope

Creation, renewal of

2 Peter 3:10-12

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief [i.e., unexpectedly]. At that time the heavens will pass away with a loud noise and the elements [Note: This refers either to the heavenly bodies or to the material components of the universe], will be dissolved with intense heat. And the earth and its works [i.e., its activities] will be burned up. [Note: Some translations render this phrase as it is in some ancient manuscripts, "will be disclosed," or "will be laid bare"].

Earth, Creation Of

Acts 14:15

"Gentlemen, why are you doing these things? [Do you not know that] we are also human beings with the same kind of feelings that you have? And we are just bringing you the good news that you should turn away from these useless things [i.e., idol worship] and [turn] to the living God, who created the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

God Being Outside Of Creation

Acts 7:49

'Heaven is my throne and the earth is my footrest. What kind of a house do you plan to build for me? the Lord asked. Or what sort of a place is suitable for me to rest in?

Humanities Responsibility To Creation

Hebrews 2:8

You placed everything under his feet [Note: This is true of both mankind (Gen. 1:26-28) and of Jesus (Eph. 1:22-23)]. For in subjecting everything to him, God did not leave anything that is not subject to him. But at the present time we do not see what all has been subjected to him.

Morality, And Creation

Luke 18:18-19

Then a certain ruler [Note: This man was young and rich. See Matt. 19:16-22] asked Jesus, "Good Teacher, what should I do in order to inherit never ending life?"

Revelation, Through Creation

Acts 14:15-17

"Gentlemen, why are you doing these things? [Do you not know that] we are also human beings with the same kind of feelings that you have? And we are just bringing you the good news that you should turn away from these useless things [i.e., idol worship] and [turn] to the living God, who created the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

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