The first five words of the Bible tell us, “In the beginning God created.” This is one of the most powerful and yet, life-changing statements in the Bible. Discover what it should mean to you and how it should guide your life today!

Genesis 1:1 Sets the Stage

The phrase “In the beginning God created” from Genesis 1:1 serves as the opening declaration of the Bible, laying the groundwork for the entire biblical narrative. It introduces the concept of creation ex nihilo, signifying creation “out of nothing.” This verse asserts that before the inception of time, space, and the material universe, God not only existed but also initiated the act of creation.

Note the certainty in this verse; there are no ifs, maybes, or perhaps. The statement is unequivocal, establishing not only the existence of God but also His authority over all creation.

5 things to learn from Genesis 1:1

With the powerful statement that we read in Genesis 1:1, even just the first 5 words, we can learn some much from it. Here are the compelling lessons and realizations we should have:

1. God exists.

He existed before the creation. He has no beginning and will definitely have no end. His very name, Yahweh, means the Eternal One.

2. God created all things.

If man can create something out of something, God creates something out of nothing. The Law of Biogenesis states that life originates from life and that life is God!

3. God is the supreme Ruler.

By stating that God exists and He created all things, the Bible establishes the ultimate Authority of Yahweh over all things and that includes us.

4. Life has a purpose.

Since God exists, we can be sure that our life is not a mere cosmic accident. We are not in this world to simply just live and die. We are here for a purpose.

5. We are going to give an account of our life one day to God.

We can’t simply live this life in any way we want. Whether we do good or evil, we are going to stand before the judgment seat of Jesus (Yahshua).

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