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1 | why did god create the universe? | Gen 1:1 | racheeyy | 195714 | ||
why did god create the universe? Did he really create it for us or just for himself? | ||||||
2 | why did god create the universe? | Gen 1:1 | Brian.g | 195897 | ||
Racheeyy Gen 1:28-30 does tell us that the earth was given to man. However, Scripture does not definitively say why the universe (outside of our world) was created. But, we know that God created man out of love. To suggest that God made man for his own self-glory would be to imply a deficiency of ego within God. It would imply that God needed man's existence (or worship) in order to feel 'complete'. That would imply man's value is so great that God, Himself, must have our affirmation of His greatness. And, we know that it is not so. God does not need man. Nor was God compelled by some outside force to create man. That would imply that there is a force or being in the universe greater than God. Again, we know that is not so. God did not create man to fulfill an internal deficiency, nor was God compelled by an outside force. The only motive which remains is love. However, it is right that everything we do should be done for the glory of God. When man is in full union with God, and we know and experience the fullness of God's love, we have no desire but to glorify God and all of His greatness. Brian |
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3 | why did god create the universe? | Gen 1:1 | stjohn | 195898 | ||
Hi Brian You wrote; "Scripture does not definitively say why the universe (outside of our world) was created." And, "But, we know that God created man out of love." and also; "The only motive which remains is love." Nothing wrong with love amen? But you might want to have a look at these verses. This verse says clearly that God made us for His glory. Isa 43:7 Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. This one says that He made ALL things for His pleasure. Re 4:11 Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. This one simply states that He did it for Himself. Col 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: So scripture does "definitively" say why He created all things i.e. the universe. God bless John |
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