Chapter 1 - CREATION AND LAW

The Bible does not seek to prove the existence of God. His existence is simply assumed and thus revealed in the Bible. However, as the revelation of God to man, the Bible was given to us by God in order to answer the most important questions we have in reference to our existence.

From where did we come?

What are we to do in reference

to God, our creator?

What will happen when we die

and where will we go?

Everyone has asked the above questions. In answer to the first question, the Bible simply states that the first two people on earth were created in the spiritual image of God (Gn 1:26,27). We are thus the product of the God who created all things. 

Since we are God’s creation, we should be concerned about what the duty of man is in reference to our Creator. The Bible says,“Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man” (Ec 12:13). This statement answers the second question. It is our duty as God’s created beings to obey our Creator. Those who love God will obey Him.

The Bible also answers the third question. Concerning our death, the Bible says, “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment” (Hb 9:27). For the Christian there is hope of eternal life beyond death (Jn 3:16). But for those who have not submitted to God, there is the destiny of eternal destruction (2 Th 1:7-9).

The Bible thus answers the most important questions that we can ask. We came from God. We must obey His laws. When we die, we will be held accountable in judgment for our obedience ordisobedience of His laws (2 Co 5:10).

SCRIPTURE READING: Gn 1,2; Ps 8; 19:1,2; Is 40; At 17:24-28

SCRIPTURE RESEARCH: Obedience: 1 Sm 15:22; At 5:29; Hb 11:8, Judgment: Mt 5:21,22; Jn 5:24-30; 12:31; Rm 14:10; 2 Co 5:10; 1 Pt 4:17, Eternal life: Mt 25:46; Jn 5:21,26; 8:12; Ti 1:2, Eternal destruction: 2 Th 1:7-9; Rv 20:11-15; 21:8