The data on the speed of light and the distance of stars from the world is spellbinding. But all this is the fruit of the infinite wisdom and knowledge of God. This article reflects on all this, as a meditation on Genesis 1 (and Psalm 8).

The author attempts to explain what "creation ex nihilo" would mean to today's believer. This sovereign act of God means that believers are to worship him constantly as the Creator.

Did the Old Testament make use of imagery found in other ancient Near Eastern texts and portray creation as God’s victory over, and transformation of chaos. The article indicates that this understanding is often associated with the expression "tohu wabohu" (Hebr. in Gen. 1:2), translated as"formless and empty," and that many interpretations of Genesis 1:1-2 imply that this chaos existed before God began his work as Creator.

Here you can find a church's declaration on certain boundaries with regards to understanding creation and Genesis 1.

Was life in the Garden of Eden before the fall the best it would be? Or was more in store for Adam and Eve and all humanity if they had obeyed the Lord? This article considers ten things about the garden that may challenge your view of life in the garden before the fall into sin.

The themes of creation and redemption have always been of great importance in Christian theology. This essay wants to discuss the relationship and contrast between the old and new creation. A passage often used to contrast the old with the new is Galatians 3:28. This study seeks to determine how the two are related in this passage.

Has the study of history proven the impossibility of believing in the historicity of Adam? This article addresses this question, warning the reader that questioning the historicity of Adam results in a drastic revision of the doctrine of original sin.

Was Adam a true historical human being, from whom all mankind descended? This question is posed as a result of scientific findings. Looking at Romans 5:12-19 and 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, the author answers this question by showing that failure to accept the historicity of Adam alters the biblical teaching on sin and salvation.

Exodus 34:10 indicates how believers can meditate on creation. Creation is God's awesome and marvelous work of bringing something into existence which was not previously there.

This is the first of two articles looking at the biblical account of 'four creations'. This article focuses on the first creation (Genesis 1-2) and the second creation (the birth of Christ).

This is the first of two articles looking at the biblical account of 'four creations'. This article focuses on the regeneration of those dead in their sins - the third creation. The fourth creation is the new Jerusalem and the return of Christ.

This article looks at the relationship between the work of God in creation and re-creation.

What does the term "fallen world" actually mean? This article outlines four inescapable realities about this world, ones we will all face somehow.

The doctrine of creation tells us that God is not only the origin of all things, but also the center of all things. This understanding of creation as recorded in Genesis 1 is important to guard you against three lies: autonomy, relativism, and self-sufficiency.

The work of creation is the work of the Triune God. This article explains the role of the each person of the Trinity in this respect.

Genesis 1-2 makes it clear that it was the plan of God for man to develop God's creation. This article explains that this developing would enable man to enjoy God's creation.

Believing the account of creation as recorded in Genesis 1 is not unreasonable; believing in evolution is. This article discusses this perspective, also with respect to the creation of the heavenly luminaries.

God completed his creation of the world in six days. This article looks at the nature of those six days.

Whatever viewpoint someone holds on the origins of this world involves religious belief. For evolution, man and his mind have become god. Those who believe God created all things lay hold of God's Word by faith. This article considers God's identity as creator, as well as how he created, and what purpose his creation has.

This article shows that the doctrine of creation should point us to God because God created all things for himself and his purpose.

What is the age of the earth? Why does the universe look so old? Taking the creation account in Genesis there are two answers to this question, which the article explains.

Did science disprove the historicity of Adam? To answer the question of the historical Adam, one must look at the limits of science and of Scripture, which this article examines. It looks at the relationship between the historicity of Christ and that of Adam and the gospel.

Was Adam a true historical figure? To answer this question the article looks at the context of the biblical account on the creation of Adam. It concludes that if Adam was not a true historical figure then there is no need for a Saviour. It also means that the Bible cannot be trusted as a source of literal truth.

Is the story about Adam and Eve true? After giving biblical evidence for the truthfulness of the creation account in Genesis 1-Genesis 2, this article shows that to deny the historicity of Adam and Eve is to deny the gospel.

Why is it important to believe that God created the earth? The doctrine of creation is important for our Christian worldview.

God did not just create a world, but He created this earth and embedded it with lessons that lead us back to Him. Creation speaks about the wonders of God, His wisdom and His power.

All things are created for Christ. This truth has great implications for God’s people and the rest of the world, since all that exists must serve Him. Creation exists to glorify God.

Evolution claims that one animal can evolve into a different kind of animal. In evaluating the claims of microevolution and macroevolution, the author shows that evolution is contrary to what the Bible teaches. Biblical teaching and the creation account show that plants and animals always reproduce after their kind.

Was there death before the Fall? This article answers this question with a resounding 'No'. Death, even of the animals, came due to the fall of Adam into sin.

Did God create the earth in six days, as is presented in Genesis 1, or is it just a mythical story? To deny the historicity of Genesis 1 is very serious. What Christ did and what man is depends on the historicity of Genesis 1. This article concludes that the creation account is real history.

Did God create the earth in six days, as presented in Genesis 1? There is a movement today that seeks to read the days of creation as symbolic. The author of this article concludes that creation was accomplished in six literal days.

Creation means that God spoke into existence things which were not before. According to Hebrews 11:3, this truth can only be accepted by faith.

Creation means that God spoke into existence things which were not before. This is totally different from evolution or the Big Bang theory. The fact that "God spoke, and it was" gives Christians comfort that God will always accomplish His good pleasure. Therefore creation is crucial to trusting God.

Looking at the biblical account of creation, this article gives ten reasons why God created the stars.

In the time between the early church and the Reformation, Genesis 1 and the creation account has been read in two different ways: literally or allegorically. The author discusses the influences behind an allegorical interpretation, and concludes that Christians should understand this text literally.

This article contends for the historicity of Adam and Eve and the belief that Adam was the first person and the father of all. Denying the historicity of Adam is equal to denying the Christian account of sin and evil, a Christian understanding of God, and the rationale for the incarnation, cross and resurrection of Christ.

This article is about Genesis 1-3 and if we have to view Adam and paradise as a historical person and event. The article looks at salvation and historical facts, and the fall in sin and redemption. It also looks at the origin of sin from the viewpoint of evolution. The relation between Adam and Jesus Christ is also discussed.

Did God create in six days? This article gives four defenses of a creation in six days.

Is there extraterrestrial life? In order to answer this question, this article compares the biblical and the scientific definition of life. The author says that since God created the other planets, if there is life on them, glory must be given to God for the wonder of His creation.

This article on the creation of man, discusses the origin of man, creation and evolution, man as created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26), the relation of man and animals, and the relation of man and the angels.

This article is about Genesis 1:1, and also on its relation to Genesis 1:2.

Does it matter if Adam and Eve were historical or not? This article argues for the theological necessity of the historical Adam.

How important is the Noahic covenant in Scripture? This article wants to emphasize the importance of the Noahic covenant for biblical theology. This covenant in particular establishes the foundation for the story of God’s commitment to creation, and in particular, the preservation of life on earth.

This article defends the literal interpretation of "day" in Genesis 1 by advancing several arguments, and addressing the objections to this interpretation, including the Framework Hypothesis.

This article reviews Nathan Aviezer's book In the Beginning: Biblical Creation and Science. The book focuses on the relationship between science and the biblical creation narratives.

This article discusses the concept of time in relation to the eternity of God and creation.

Should Christians believe in the existence of aliens? This article shows that the fact that God did not reveal anything to us on this topic means He did not deem it necessary for us to know. While arguing from science cannot disprove the existence of aliens, biblical evidence shows that the existence of aliens is highly unlikely.

Why did God create you? This article gives four purposes for which God created you.

In theology, the term "nature" has several distinct usages. Bauckham explains that he wishes to focus on the modern usage of the term, namely, as it refers to "the observable non-human world." He critiques such usage, explaining that it tends toward a focus on the natural environment of human life on "our" planet. Bauckham's concern is that a misleading distinction between "nature" and humanity can easily be supposed.

This article gives a historical overview of how the church answered the question of the nature of the creation days as recorded in Genesis 1. It looks at four interpretations from throughout church history and seeks to guide Christians in their thinking about these days.

Quantum theory and the "new physics" provide a new framework within which we understand creation. This essay wants to give some basic understanding of the development and assumptions of quantum physics. The philosophy of science has also been influenced by the new theory of knowledge of quantum physics.

This article gives some scientific considerations that support the thesis of a young earth.

In this article, Richard Bauckham responds to the New Age theology of Matthew Fox. Bauckham appreciates Fox's theological focus on the goodness of all creation, but also offers two critiques of the New Age teachings.