1689 4.1

4.1. Of Creation

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.

Proof texts

• 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.

For discussion

1. The Assembly cited John 1:2, 3 in support of this answer. Read it in context — how does it bear on what is claimed here?
2. 6 passages are cited here. Which does the most work, and is anything claimed that the proofs do not obviously carry?
3. WSC Q9 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?
4. WSC Q10 treats the same ground. What does it add, and why might it put things differently?

Read alongside

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