Doctrine of Creation

June 15, 2025 Preacher: Steve Thiel Series: Foundations: Doctrines That Define Us

Passage: Genesis 1:1– 2:3

DOCTRINE OF CREATION

06/15/2025; Genesis 1:1-2:3; Steve Thiel; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: By the power of His word, God created the entire universe out
of nothing, bringing life out of death, with purpose and meaning; which points
forward to the reality that God also brings spiritual life out of death through
His Word, the Lord Jesus, and offers eternal rest to all who believe in Him.

I. OVERVIEW OF CREATION – (Genesis 1:1-2)
   A. God Created Everything – (Genesis 1:1)
   B. Earth Anticipates Creation – (Genesis 1:2)
   C. Structure of Creation – (Genesis 1:3-31)

  Forming of Earth Filling of Earth
  Day 1 (vv.3-5) Day and Night Day 4 (vv.14-19) Sun and Moon
  Day 2 (vv.6-8) Sky and Waters Day 5 (vv.20-23) Birds and Fish
  Day 3 (vv.9-13) Earth and Plants Day 6 (vv.24-31) Animals and Humans

   D. Views on Creation – (Application)

II. DETAILS OF CREATION – (Genesis 1:3-31)
   A. Forming the Earth – (Genesis 1:3-13)
   B. Filling the Earth – (Genesis 1:14-31)
   C. Finished and Resting – (Genesis 2:1-3)

III. IMPLICATIONS OF CREATION – (Application)
   A. God Brings Life Out of Death
   B. God Has All Authority
   C. God Gives Us A Mission  

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