We're going to consider the biblical account of creation in light of two verses in Romans 1, but while you are turning there, I want to begin with Genesis 1:1, where creation is first mentioned and summarized for us in a single verse. You probably know Genesis 1:1 by heart, so you can be turning in your Bibles to Romans 1:19 if you like. But before we get into the Romans text, I want to think through with you some of the important implications of Genesis 1:1: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
I recently listened to a message by A. W. Tozer in which he said that's the single most important verse in all of Scripture, even surpassing John 3:16.
Something in me recoils from the idea of trying to rank the relative importance of key Bible verses, because "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable" but (of course) Tozer believed that as well. So I think I understand what he meant when he ranked Genesis 1:1 as the Bible's most important text. This is the necessary starting-point and foundation for everything else the Bible has to say...
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“ Excellent Sermon! ” Phil does a great job covering all the major bases regarding our view of creation and how natural man has no competitive answer. For "born again" believers we can see how God answers many of the big questions.
Janine Elizabeth (3/14/2014)
from Louisiana
“ Great Sermon! ” Bro. Phil, I made a comment on this but seems didn't make it here. Maybe it was too lengthy. I listened to this either last night or night before and I really enjoyed it and was a blessing to me. Thank you.
Phil Johnson is Executive Director of Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur. Phil is also an elder at Grace Community Church, where he pastors the GraceLife fellowship group. He is probably best known for his websites, which include The Spurgeon Archive and The Hall...
