Belief #6. Creation

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Belief #6. Creation

God is Creator of all things, and has revealed in Scripture the authentic account of His creative activity. In six days the Lord made “the heaven and the earth” and all living things upon the earth, and rested on the seventh day of that first week. Thus He established the Sabbath as a perpetual memorial of His completed creative work. The first man and woman were made in the image of God as the crowning work of Creation, given dominion over the world, and charged with responsibility to care...

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Genesis describes God's 6-day creation and the first Sabbath, showcasing His love and design. Adventists embrace this narrative, honouring God as the Creator. Key points include:

• The creation week
• The first Sabbath
• The Godhead's role in creation
• The significance of knowing God as Creator
• Relevance of the creation story today

God's account of creation reveals our origins and divine purpose. The creation story establishes humanity's unique relationship with God and the responsibility to care for the Earth. Knowing we are created in God's image informs our identity and purpose. The belief in a created order fosters gratitude and a closer bond with the Creator.

The detailed creation account underscores a structured and purposeful process, beginning with light and culminating with man. Each day of creation builds upon the previous, culminating in the Sabbath—God's rest day. The Genesis story affirms our special place in creation and our relationship with God, laying the foundation for understanding our role in the world.

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