Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 4000 Creation » 0 » 4005 creation » 4007 creation, and God The natural world is sustained by God and speaks of God. God sustains the creation He upholds the natural order Hebrews 1:3 See also Job 38:33-37; Psalm 104:1-35; Psalm 135:6-7; Psalm 145:16-17; Matthew 10:29-30; Colossians 1:17 He sustains humanity Acts 17:28 See also Job 33:4; Psalm 36:6; Daniel 4:34-35; 1 Corinthians 8:6 Creation is upheld for the good of humanity Genesis 8:22 See also Genesis 9:12-16; Matthew 6:11 God's sustaining power reserves the world for judgment 2 Peter 3:7 See also 2 Peter 3:9-12 Time is being given for sinners to repent. God has given humanity responsibility to preserve creation Genesis 1:28 See also Genesis 2:15; Genesis 9:1-3; Psalm 8:6-8; Psalm 115:16; Hebrews 2:8; James 3:7 Creation is spoilt by sin Genesis 3:17-19 See also Romans 8:20-22; Hebrews 6:8 Creation speaks of God's nature and character His revelation of himself Job 12:7-10 This is not to suggest that animals can talk to human beings, rather it is a poetic device to stress what can be learnt from created things. His eternal power and divine nature Romans 1:20 See also Jeremiah 32:17 His authority His glory and majesty Psalm 19:1-2 See also Psalm 8:1-9 His love and faithfulness Psalm 36:5 See also Matthew 6:30 His power His wisdom Psalm 136:5 See also Proverbs 8:27-29 His unchangeableness and eternity Psalm 102:25-27 See also Psalm 90:1-2; Hebrews 1:11 His spiritual work in believers' lives See also
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