Why did God Create the World?
WHY? NOT BECAUSE GOD IS NEEDY
One possible reason which is oftentimes tossed around from generation to generation can be promptly discarded. It is definitely NOT because God “needed” fellowship. Without spending hours delving into a plethora of Scripture passages, let me sum it up. By the way, although today’s sermon includes several quotes from Scripture, sometimes I do not include numerous scriptures in my messages. It is certainly not due to any lack of regard or respect for the authority of Scripture. However, I see my job as a pastor is to summarize or make conclusions based upon the study of many if not all passages of Scripture. Sometimes, I will reference one particular verse or passage as a “starting point” for the discussion, and at times the quoting of a verse is necessary or expedient for the explanation.
God is all sufficient within Himself, the Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They have perfect harmony, ideal unity, and fulfilling fellowship. God does not “need” our fellowship in order to somehow complete a missing ingredient within. As a matter of fact, we assume (correctly, I believe) that God does not “need” anything in terms of somehow being deficient in anything.
BRING GOD GLORY
The final, bottom-line answer to this question regarding the reason for creation can get downright perplexing. The Bible does speak directly to this issue though (all NLT).
Isaiah 43:7 “Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”
Psalms 19:1 “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.”
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!”
Obviously, according to these passages (and others), God created the world for His glory. This seems to fit within the framework of the rest of the Bible and within the character of God. He created the universe for His glory, not in any way to “fulfill” His glory but to “display,” if you will, His splendor, His majesty, His magnificence. Scripture after Scripture throughout the Bible refers again and again to the purpose or “end” of all creation, including humankind, which is to bring glory to God.
Romans 1:20 – “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”
What a direct and powerful implication. This verse reveals that the entire created universe proudly displays the work of a powerful, divine being. Therefore, NO ONE (That means not one person) has any excuse for not believing in a Creator God and seeking Him. Much more could be discussed about this truth, but I hope to return to it later in the series.
Now let me repeat, we are not studying some of these deeper theological truths just so we can more proficiently answer Bible Trivia questions. God’s purpose in creation relates directly to our own purpose in life, since we are a part of that creation. If we can grasp our fundamental purpose for…for being alive, then we can focus on the important matters of life. After all, we have only one life to live. No one wants to waste it. Let us be certain we are not.
HE IS A CREATIVE GOD
God created the world for His glory as stated in Scripture. Another possible (and probably secondary) reason God created the universe is simply because…He is! He IS a creative God. This is part of His nature, who He is. Someone who is creative must…naturally…create…or he or she would not be considered a Creator. God creates due to the fact that He is a Creator.
Let me summarize this thought by repeating the theory regarding the continual expansion of our universe. If this is a fact, then God, in a way, continues to create, or perhaps His creation continues to unfold. This would make sense since our God is a Creative God by nature.
Perhaps this is an even more interesting point for the common Joe or Josie. That divine creativity is instilled in each of us since we are made in the image of God. God loves creativity. Originality, resourcefulness, and ingenuity are likewise elements of our God-nature, or should be. Displaying our God-given gifts, personality, and inspiration brings glory to the Giver or Originator or Creator of them all. They bring glory to God! Everything we do should be designed to bring glory to the Giver of these special creative gifts.
WHY? NOT BECAUSE GOD IS NEEDY
One possible reason which is oftentimes tossed around from generation to generation can be promptly discarded. It is definitely NOT because God “needed” fellowship. Without spending hours delving into a plethora of Scripture passages, let me sum it up. By the way, although today’s sermon includes several quotes from Scripture, sometimes I do not include numerous scriptures in my messages. It is certainly not due to any lack of regard or respect for the authority of Scripture. However, I see my job as a pastor is to summarize or make conclusions based upon the study of many if not all passages of Scripture. Sometimes, I will reference one particular verse or passage as a “starting point” for the discussion, and at times the quoting of a verse is necessary or expedient for the explanation.
God is all sufficient within Himself, the Godhead of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They have perfect harmony, ideal unity, and fulfilling fellowship. God does not “need” our fellowship in order to somehow complete a missing ingredient within. As a matter of fact, we assume (correctly, I believe) that God does not “need” anything in terms of somehow being deficient in anything.
BRING GOD GLORY
The final, bottom-line answer to this question regarding the reason for creation can get downright perplexing. The Bible does speak directly to this issue though (all NLT).
Isaiah 43:7 “Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”
Psalms 19:1 “The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.”
Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men!”
Obviously, according to these passages (and others), God created the world for His glory. This seems to fit within the framework of the rest of the Bible and within the character of God. He created the universe for His glory, not in any way to “fulfill” His glory but to “display,” if you will, His splendor, His majesty, His magnificence. Scripture after Scripture throughout the Bible refers again and again to the purpose or “end” of all creation, including humankind, which is to bring glory to God.
Romans 1:20 – “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”
What a direct and powerful implication. This verse reveals that the entire created universe proudly displays the work of a powerful, divine being. Therefore, NO ONE (That means not one person) has any excuse for not believing in a Creator God and seeking Him. Much more could be discussed about this truth, but I hope to return to it later in the series.
Now let me repeat, we are not studying some of these deeper theological truths just so we can more proficiently answer Bible Trivia questions. God’s purpose in creation relates directly to our own purpose in life, since we are a part of that creation. If we can grasp our fundamental purpose for…for being alive, then we can focus on the important matters of life. After all, we have only one life to live. No one wants to waste it. Let us be certain we are not.
HE IS A CREATIVE GOD
God created the world for His glory as stated in Scripture. Another possible (and probably secondary) reason God created the universe is simply because…He is! He IS a creative God. This is part of His nature, who He is. Someone who is creative must…naturally…create…or he or she would not be considered a Creator. God creates due to the fact that He is a Creator.
Let me summarize this thought by repeating the theory regarding the continual expansion of our universe. If this is a fact, then God, in a way, continues to create, or perhaps His creation continues to unfold. This would make sense since our God is a Creative God by nature.
Perhaps this is an even more interesting point for the common Joe or Josie. That divine creativity is instilled in each of us since we are made in the image of God. God loves creativity. Originality, resourcefulness, and ingenuity are likewise elements of our God-nature, or should be. Displaying our God-given gifts, personality, and inspiration brings glory to the Giver or Originator or Creator of them all. They bring glory to God! Everything we do should be designed to bring glory to the Giver of these special creative gifts.