166. Spirit, Holy, In Material Creation
166. Spirit, Holy, In Material Creation
166 HOLY SPIRIT IN MATERIAL CREATION
INTRODUCTION Holy Spirit had distinct part in creation. Many have never seen his work in creation. The Godhead present in creation of material universe.
I. GODHEAD 1N CREATION 1. God originated, provided, and ruled.
2. The Word created all things. (John 1:1-3; John 1:10; 1 Corinthians 10:6; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2.) 3. Holy Spirit organized, gave laws, and guides.
II. HOLY SPIRIT ORGANIZED MATERIAL UNIVERSE 1. Three Hebrew words:
(a) "Bara" created. (Genesis 1:1; Genesis 1:27.) (b) "Asah" to make. (Genesis 1:26.) (c) "Yarsar" to form. (Genesis 2:7.) 2. First material chaotic mass-Earth was waste and void. (Genesis 1:2.) 3. Six days work of creation, days of organization.
4. God worked through Holy Spirit.
5. Holy Spirit organized matter, gave form to it, vital force, pro-creative power.
6. Holy Spirit launched creation upon its mission in theuniverse.
Ill. HOLY SPIRIT GAVE LAWS TO PERPETUATE 1. All things began by miracle, continued by law.
2. Vege table and animal life began by miracle.
3. Man began by miracle.
4. Spirit garnished the heavens. (Job 26:13.) 5. Holy Spirit everywhere. (Psalms 139:7-10.) 6. Holy Spirit whe rever laws of universe reach.
7. Formative acts of God continue through Holy Spirit.
8. Spirit of God made Job. (Job 33:4.)