We know God exists because of the world He created

We know God exists because of the world He created 

 Creation itself testifies to the existence, power, and divine nature of God. The heavens, the earth, and all living things are not supposed to be seen as random accidents, but as evidence of purposeful design by a wise and powerful Creator.

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork (Psalm 19:1).

Consequently, the evidence provided by creation leaves man without justification for denying the existence of God.

 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse (Romans 1:20).

The Book of Genesis is the foundation of the redemption story, and redemption is the purpose of the entirety of the Bible. The Book of Genesis contains the doctrine of Sin, the fall, redemption, justification, the promise of the Messiah, and Jesus Christ, and the Kingdom of God.

 The Mission of Christ was set before the Creation

The mission of Jesus Christ was not a reaction to the fall of man at the Garden of Eden, but a divine plan established before the foundation of the world.

He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you (1 Peter 1:20).

Hence, God promised eternal life before time began:

... in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began (Titus 1:2).

Before creation, before time itself existed, God promised eternal life through Christ. This reinforces that the plan of salvation was eternal, not reactive.

 The mystery of the Gospel of the cross was foreplaned before the ages. This mystery (godly wisdom) is not accessible through human reasoning. It requires spiritual revelation, as it was concealed in ages past, now unveiled through the Gospel of Christ

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory (1 Corinthians 2:7).

The salvation by grace and not works was foreordained before creation.

Who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began (2 Timothy 1:9).

 

Believers were chosen in Him before creation

… just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love (Ephesians 1:4).

Believers were not an afterthought. God chose them before the foundation of the world, that is before time, space, or creation existed. This points to the eternal nature of God's purpose and foreknowledge. This election is through union with Christ, not based on merit, works, or foreseen actions, but on God’s sovereign grace through Christ. Christ is the basis of God's choosing.

 Before the beginning, when God created the heaven and the earth

i.  The three persons of God lived in fellowship. Before creation, God existed eternally as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the three distinct persons, yet one essence. They lived in perfect unity, love, and fellowship. This divine relationship was not dependent on creation; it is eternal and self-sufficient.

And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was (John 17:5)

ii.  The Elohim the Mighty One, Jehovah the Helper, remained to be Adonai, the Sovereign Lord, as our dwelling. Before creation, Elohim (God in His power and majesty) existed eternally. He is the Mighty Creator, who spoke the universe into existence (Genesis 1:1). As Jehovah (Yahweh), He is the self-existent, covenant-keeping God, ever present to help His people.

Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God (Psalm 90:2).

iii.     God foreordained the mission of Jesus

He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you (1 Peter 1:20)

iv.     He promised eternity for human race

            in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began (Titus 1:2).

v.       Foreordained the mystery of the Gospel

But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory (1 Corinthians 2:7).

vi.     He accomplished the ministry of salvation and gave grace to us

who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began (2 Timothy 1:9).

vii.    Chose and separated the believers in Christ

just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love (Ephesians 1:4)

viii.  He created the angels, who worshiped Him in songs

When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? (Job 38:7).

ix.     Purposed that the earth will be a place of habitation

For thus says the Lord, Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who formed the earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in vain, Who formed it to be inhabited: “I am the Lord, and there is no other (Isaiah 45:18).