Topical Encyclopedia The formation of the Earth is a foundational theme in the Bible, reflecting the power, wisdom, and sovereignty of God as the Creator. The Scriptures provide a detailed account of the Earth's creation, emphasizing God's intentional and purposeful design.Creation Account in Genesis The Bible begins with the account of creation in Genesis, where the formation of the Earth is described as a deliberate act of God. Genesis 1:1-2 states, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters." This passage introduces the Earth as initially formless, with God actively involved in its formation. Throughout the six days of creation, God systematically brings order and structure to the Earth. On the first day, God creates light, separating it from darkness (Genesis 1:3-5). On the second day, He establishes the expanse, separating the waters above from the waters below (Genesis 1:6-8). The third day sees the gathering of waters and the emergence of dry land, along with the creation of vegetation (Genesis 1:9-13). These acts demonstrate God's authority and precision in forming the Earth. The Earth as God's Handiwork The Psalms frequently celebrate the Earth as a testament to God's creative power. Psalm 24:1-2 declares, "The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein. For He has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters." This passage underscores the idea that the Earth belongs to God, having been established by His command. Psalm 104 provides a poetic reflection on God's creation, describing the Earth as a carefully crafted work. Verses 5-9 state, "He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved. You covered it with the deep like a garment; the waters stood above the mountains. At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away. They flowed over the mountains and went down into the valleys to the place You assigned for them. You set a boundary they cannot cross, that they may never again cover the earth." This imagery highlights God's control over the natural world and His role in shaping the Earth's features. God's Sovereignty and Purpose The formation of the Earth is not only a demonstration of God's creative power but also of His sovereignty and purpose. Isaiah 45:18 affirms, "For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God, who formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: 'I am the LORD, and there is no other.'" This verse reveals that God's intention in forming the Earth was for it to be inhabited, reflecting His purposeful design. The New Testament also acknowledges God's role in creation. Colossians 1:16 states, "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him." This passage attributes the creation of the Earth and all things to Christ, affirming the divine purpose and authority behind the formation of the Earth. Conclusion The biblical narrative consistently portrays the Earth as a creation of God, formed with intention and care. From the initial act of creation in Genesis to the poetic reflections in the Psalms and the affirmations in the Prophets and New Testament, the Scriptures present the Earth as a testament to God's power, wisdom, and sovereign purpose. Torrey's Topical Textbook Psalm 90:2Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Torrey's Topical Textbook Library From the Formless Earth God Created Another Heaven and a visible ... That one God Formed all Things in the World, by Means of the Word ... But Man He Formed with his Own Hands, Taking from the Earth that ... If God Demands Obedience from Man, if He Formed Man, Called Him ... Not the Lowliness of the Material, but the Dignity and Skill of ... Since Our Bodies Return to the Earth, it Follows that they have ... Whence Then is the Substance of the First Formed Man? from the ... Proofs of the Resurrection from Isaiah and Ezekiel; the Same God ... The Constitution of the World and the Disposition of The The World was not Formed by Angels, or by any Other Being ... Resources What is the age of the earth? How old is the earth? | GotQuestions.orgIs there any evidence for the Bible's view of a young earth? | GotQuestions.org What is young earth creationism? | GotQuestions.org Earth: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Earth: Ancient Notions Concerning Earth: Created by God by Christ The Earth: Burning at God Presence The Earth: Created to be Inhabited The Earth: Diversified by Hills and Mountains The Earth: Full of God's Glory The Earth: Full of God's Goodness The Earth: Full of God's Mercy The Earth: Full of God's Riches The Earth: God: Governs Supremely The Earth: God: Laid the Foundation of The Earth: God: Makes Fruitful The Earth: God: Shall be Exalted In The Earth: God: Suspended in Space The Earth: Ideas of the Ancients Respecting the Form of The Earth: Made to Mourn and Languish by Sin The Earth: Man by Nature is of The Earth: Man by Nature Minds the Thing of The Earth: Man: Brought a Curse On The Earth: Man: Given Dominion Over The Earth: Man: Shall Return To The Earth: Melting at God's Voice The Earth: Not to be Again Inundated The Earth: Saints Shall Inherit The Earth: Satan Goes to and Fro In The Earth: Shall be Filled With the Knowledge of God The Earth: Shining With God's Glory The Earth: Subject to God's Judgments The Earth: The Dry Land As Divided from Waters The Earth: The World in General The Earth: To be Dissolved by Fire The Earth: Trembling Before God Related Terms The-not-beloved (1 Occurrence) Kir'iath-je'arim (18 Occurrences) Kirjathjearim (17 Occurrences) Vine-dressers (18 Occurrences) Kirjath-jearim (17 Occurrences) Kibroth-hattaavah (5 Occurrences) |