3. Christian Doctrine - Creation: God Makes

Lecture by Mark Driscoll. History has a beginning The Bible begins with God and the Creative act that sent time into motion. As we study the essential doctrines of the church we must address the origin of man and the universe itself. Scripture gives us the account of this origin in Genesis 1 and 2, These first chapters of the Bible have sparked many debates over the years inside and outside the church. As we begin our study, let us take care to be faithful to what scripture reveals about creation and be content with the mystery in the areas it is silent.

Theology: What does scripture say about Creation?

Which of the Christian views on Creation do you subscribe? Support your position with Scripture?
What are the non-negotiable issues with regard to creation and which should we hold in an open hand?
When you read Genesis 1-2, what do you take a way as the focus of the first two chapters of Scripture?
Are the 6 days of Creation literal 24 hour days? Support your answer.
What is the significance of Creation being made out of nothing (Heb 11:3)?

Implications: We will know discuss the implications of God revelation to our daily lives.

What is the personal significance to you that Genesis 1-2 are focused on the Creator vs. Creation?
How does this view effect the way that you look at other aspects of your life?
Why is understanding Creation an essential doctrine?
What have you learned about God from observing His creation?
How does you life look different with the perspective of God as Author and Subject of History?

Prayer: Reflect and meditate on the work of Creation and what it reveals about the glory of God.

Pray that we would worship the Creator and not Creation.
Pray for a God centered perspective of history.
Pray for those who do not yet know Jesus , that they would see the glory of God in Creation itself.

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[ROFLmyWAFLZ]

@thone2008 Maybe if you actually read the Bible, or even Genesis 1, You would know that the ark, the cross, Jesus, or the "testaments" are no where in Genesis 1. Go read you uneducated fool.

[Yaiyasmin]

At 34 mins he says transitional forms are missing in the fossil record, but this is not true. There have been found fossils of transition from reptiles without feathers to reptiles with feathers. The different stages of evolution of feathers have been found. Thus it gives strong evidence for reptile --> bird evolution.

[Dsence]

For those interested about the validity of creationism, try Talk Origins (Google it). If you KNOW god exists and his irresistible grace fuels your faith, you have nothing to lose, yes?

Also, some fun videos (I cannot paste them so do a search). Remember belief should not be a choice, be COMPELLED to believe something out of reliable evidence and trust, whether you like it or not. I am not trying to offend, and I'm not attacking the believer, just the beliefs

Top Ten Creationist Arguments 1 & 2

[AmAnDaSaVeD]

I was taught the Gap Theory in Christian elementary school, how about you?

[Grandmastu]

reshit?

[StoryStreamer]

The best way to learn doctrine is to walk slowly through the stories.

[Donnievil]

@thone2008 This just won the "stupidest thing I've heard in a week" award. Congratulations. Normally I'd be nicer, but since this looks like troll spam....