The document discusses the biblical account of creation according to Genesis. It explains that Genesis describes creation occurring over seven days by God speaking things into existence. On the sixth day, God created humans in His image to have dominion over the earth. God rested on the seventh day. The document also addresses perspectives on creation from science and religion and affirms the Church's position that life originated through God's supernatural creation rather than naturalistic processes alone.

1. GOD’S PLAN BEGINS WITH CREATION

6. Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

12. God spoke the word, & it came into being. Thus God created the day & night, the sky, the land & sea, vegetation, the days, years & seasons, in the first 5 days. And God saw that everything he created was very good. All the good things of the world are a reflection of God’s all powerful goodness.

23. MODERN SCIENCE 1. Life originated apart from God. 2. Man is the product of godless evolution. 3. There has never been a global flood. 4. There can be no life after death. 5. Man is good and does not need a Savior. THE BIBLE 1. God created all life supernaturally. 2. Man was created in the image of God. 3. God destroyed the entire world by a flood. 4. After death man’s soul is judged. 5. Man is sinful and needs a Savior.