44 Bible Verses about Creation
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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.
Therefore, if any person is in [fellowship with] Christ, he is a new person. His old ways have passed away; now his ways have become new.
For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities of eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, [capable of] being perceived through the things that He has made. So, these people have no excuse [i.e., for not believing in Him].
By [having] faith, we understand that the universe was formed by God's word [See Gen. 1:1-27], so that what is seen has not been made out of what is visible.
And He existed before all things and all things are held together by Him.
Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.
For we know that the entire created world moans in painful anguish [i.e., as a woman in childbirth] until this present moment.
For they exchanged God's truth for the [devil's] lie, and worshiped and served what was created instead of the Creator, who is to be praised forever. May it be so.
For we [Christians] are the product of God's workmanship, [re-] created in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus for [the purpose of] doing good deeds. God had previously determined that this should be our practice.
and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven. He made peace [with mankind] through the [sacrificial] blood of Christ's [death on the] cross.
yet there is [only] one God to us, [and He is] the Father, from whom all things have come, and for whom we live. And [there is only] one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things have come, and through whom we live.
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].
For everything created by God is permitted [to be eaten] and nothing should be refused, if it is received with gratitude,
"Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
And you should put on the new person who has been [re-] created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
From Thematic Bible
Creation » Everything being created by the word of God (jesus Christ)
"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]:
yet there is [only] one God to us, [and He is] the Father, from whom all things have come, and for whom we live. And [there is only] one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things have come, and through whom we live.
[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.
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
and yet He did not leave them without evidence about Himself. He gave you good [things], brought rain from the sky, [provided] fruitful harvests and filled [your bodies] with food and your hearts with joy."
For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities of eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, [capable of] being perceived through the things that He has made. So, these people have no excuse [i.e., for not believing in Him].
Creation » Illustrative of » Renewal of the earth
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,
But, since God has promised it, we look forward to new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will prevail.
Creation » Illustrative of » New Birth
Therefore, if any person is in [fellowship with] Christ, he is a new person. His old ways have passed away; now his ways have become new.
For we [Christians] are the product of God's workmanship, [re-] created in [fellowship with] Christ Jesus for [the purpose of] doing good deeds. God had previously determined that this should be our practice.
Creation » Order of » First day, making light and dividing it from darkness
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
"Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
Creation » Illustrative of » Daily renewal of saints
And you should put on the new person who has been [re-] created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
Creation » God to be praised for
Creation » Exhibits » God as the sole object of worship
Creation » Effected » In the beginning
There will be great trouble [during these times], such as had never been from the beginning of time up to the present, or ever will be [in the days to come].
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
By [having] faith, we understand that the universe was formed by God's word [See Gen. 1:1-27], so that what is seen has not been made out of what is visible.
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
By [having] faith, we understand that the universe was formed by God's word [See Gen. 1:1-27], so that what is seen has not been made out of what is visible.
Creation » Effected » By the holy ghost
Creation » Effected » By Christ
[Actually] He was in the world [already], for the world came into being through Him, but the world did not acknowledge Him.
Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.
Creation » Effected » For Christ
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
By [having] faith, we understand that the universe was formed by God's word [See Gen. 1:1-27], so that what is seen has not been made out of what is visible.
Creation » Approved of by God
Creation » Effected » According to God's purpose
Creation » Exhibits » The deity of God
For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities of eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, [capable of] being perceived through the things that He has made. So, these people have no excuse [i.e., for not believing in Him].
Creation » Insignificance of man seen from
Creation » Groaneth because of sin
For we know that the entire created world moans in painful anguish [i.e., as a woman in childbirth] until this present moment.
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
[Actually] He was in the world [already], for the world came into being through Him, but the world did not acknowledge Him.
Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.
God, Power of » Exhibited in » Creation
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Exhibited in » Creation
Topics on Creation
Adam, Creation Of
1 Corinthians 15:45So, it is also written [Gen. 2:7], "The first man, Adam, became a living being." The last Adam [i.e., Christ], became the Spirit who gives [never ending] life. [See John 5:21].
Christ's Role In Creation
John 1:3Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.
Creation Causing Worship
Revelation 4:11"Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
Creation Of All Mankind
Matthew 19:4And He answered them, "Have you not read [Gen. 1:27; 5:2] that when God created [mankind as] male and female,
Creation Of The Earth
Acts 17:24The God who made the world and everything in it, who is Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in hand-made temples.
Creation Of The Physical Heavens
Acts 4:24And 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 3:5But, 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 Of Woman
1 Timothy 2:13For Adam was created first, and then Eve was. [See Gen. 1:27; 2:21-22].
Creation Showing God's Nature
Romans 1:20For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities of eternal power and divine nature have been clearly seen, [capable of] being perceived through the things that He has made. So, these people have no excuse [i.e., for not believing in Him].
Creation Spoilt By Sin
Romans 8:20-22But 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, Origin Of
John 1:3Everything came into being through this Word, and apart from Him not a single thing came into being.
Creation, renewal of
2 Peter 3:10-12But 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?
God Sustaining Creation
Hebrews 1:3This Son expresses the radiance of God's splendor and represents His very Being, and He sustains everything by His powerful word. After He had provided cleansing for [man's] sins, He sat down at the right side of the Majesty [i.e., God] on high [i.e., in heaven].
God's Creation
1 Timothy 4:4For everything created by God is permitted [to be eaten] and nothing should be refused, if it is received with gratitude,
Humanities Responsibility To Creation
Hebrews 2:8You 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.
Man, Creation Of
Acts 17:26He made every race of people living throughout the earth from one [family] and determined when [they would rise in history] and where they would live.
Morality, And Creation
Luke 18:18-19Then 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?"
Orderliness In Creation
Acts 17:26He made every race of people living throughout the earth from one [family] and determined when [they would rise in history] and where they would live.
Perfection Of Creation
1 Timothy 4:4For everything created by God is permitted [to be eaten] and nothing should be refused, if it is received with gratitude,
Purity Of New Creation
Ephesians 4:24And you should put on the new person who has been [re-] created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.
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.
The New Creation
2 Corinthians 5:17Therefore, if any person is in [fellowship with] Christ, he is a new person. His old ways have passed away; now his ways have become new.
The Witness Of Creation
Revelation 4:11"Our Lord and our God, you deserve to receive the glory and the honor and the power for you created everything, and they exist because you wanted them to, so they were created."
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