World as God’s creation

The world was created out of nothing

By the will of God

Genesis 1:1 NKJV

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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By the word of God

Jesus Christ as the eternal Word is creator of all things.

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By the Spirit of God

Genesis 1:2 NKJV

The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.

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By the hand of God

Hebrews 1:10 NKJV

And: “You, Lord, in the beginning laid the foundation of the earth, And the heavens are the work of Your hands.

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By the mind of God

Psalm 136:5 NKJV

To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy endures forever;

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The world God created was perfect

Genesis 1:31 NKJV

Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

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God created the world for a purpose

For his glory

Psalm 19:1–2 NKJV

The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge.

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That people might worship and revere him

Psalm 147:4–5 NKJV

He counts the number of the stars; He calls them all by name. Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.

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For his possession and use

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