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Of Creation

Section 4.1

In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the manifestation of the glory of his eternal power, wisdom, and goodness, to Create or make the world, and all things therein, whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days, and all very good.

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John 1:2, 3
[2] He was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.
Hebrews 1:2
[2] but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.
Job 26:13
[13] By his wind the heavens were made fair; his hand pierced the fleeing serpent.
Romans 1:20
[20] For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
Colossians 1:16
[16] For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him and for him.
Genesis 1:31
[31] And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
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Chapter 4: Of Creation

The creation of all things by God

Of Creation

Section 4.1

In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the manifestation of the glory of his eternal power, wisdom, and goodness, to Create or make the world, and all things therein, whether visible or invisible, in the space of six days, and all very good.

Of Creation

Section 4.2

After God had made all other Creatures, he Created man, male and female, with reasonable and immortal souls, rendring them fit unto that life to God; for which they were Created; being made after the image of God, in knowledge, righteousness, and true holyness; having the Law of God written in their hearts, and power to fulfill it; and yet under a possibility of transgressing, being left to the liberty of their own will, which was subject to change.

Of Creation

Section 4.3

Besides the Law written in their hearts, they received a command not to eat of the tree of knowledge of good and evil; which whilst they kept, they were happy in their Communion with God, and had dominion over the Creatures.