Series: "Made for More: Identity, Purpose, and Grace in the Beginning"
Preached at Growing Faith Church, Liberty, NC
August 31, 2025
Introduction: "How Do We Approach Genesis 1?"
1. God's Word is Powerful
2. God Acts with a Plan and a Purpose
3. Everything God Does is Good
4. God's Ultimate Creation is Mankind
Genesis 1 reveals profound truths about God's nature and purpose in creation. Rather than focusing on scientific questions, the text shows God's power as He speaks creation into existence, His intentional plan in forming and filling the universe, and the inherent goodness of all He made. Most significantly, humans stand as the pinnacle of creation, uniquely made in God's image and given special purpose. Understanding these truths helps us recognize God's authority, trust His plan, enjoy His good creation appropriately, and embrace our true identity as image-bearers with divine purpose—countering cultural narratives that diminish our significance.
