This is part 3 of the 8-part series of studying foundational Christian truths.

Key Scripture (Genesis 1:).

Where do you start?

• Where do you go when you start a book?
• This isn't a trick question. You start at the beginning.
• Genesis 1:1 gives us a no doubt statement about God.

The original Creator.

• The very first thing we find out about God in the Bible is that He is a Creator.
• We must start with faith in Who God says He is.
• It is essential to know that God is a Creator.

The Genesis creation account.

• Genesis 1 and 2 go through the totality of the whole creation process.
• There is a difference in the writing of Genesis 1 and Genesis 2.
• Genesis 1 is written in a poetry format. There are repetitive phrases found throughout the chapter.
• Genesis 2 is written in a historical account.
• The two chapters don't contradict themselves; but rather they are written in two different genres.

Conclusion:

• The question for believers should not be did God create everything, but why did God create everything?
• When we say that God is the Creator, it implies intention with His creation.
• He set about to do something when He created, which means you have a purpose and a value.
• Your life has worth!
• Your life is not meaningless.
• God created you to be in a relationship with Him.
• Start today by focusing on your relationship with your Creator.