The God Who Created All Things (Chapter 4, Paragraph 1)

“In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit…”

The Bible begins with the words, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). But this simple sentence reveals something magnificent: creation is a Trinitarian work. The Confession reminds us that the Father planned, the Son executed, and the Spirit empowered the act of creation (cf. John 1:3; Col. 1:16; Gen. 1:2). All three persons of the Godhead—united in purpose—brought everything into existence from nothing.

This means that creation is not only divine, but personal. We were not formed by accident or impersonal forces. The triune God—perfect in love and wisdom—willed creation into being. That changes everything.

“…for the manifestation of the glory of His eternal power, wisdom, and goodness…”

Why did God create the world? Not because He was lonely or needed help, but to display His glory. Romans 1:20 tells us that God’s invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature—are clearly seen through what He has made. Psalm 19:1 declares, “The heavens declare the glory of God.”

Creation is a stage upon which God reveals Himself. Every blade of grass, every sunset, every star-filled sky proclaims, “God is glorious!” Even the human body, with all its complexity and beauty, bears testimony to His wisdom and power (Psalm 139:14). Creation is not about us—it is about Him.

“…in the beginning, to create or make the world, and all things therein, whether visible or invisible…”

God created everything. From galaxies to atoms, from angels to zebras—nothing exists apart from His creative word. Colossians 1:16 says, “For by Him all things were created…visible and invisible.” This includes the spiritual realm, such as angels, as well as the material universe.

This reminds us that nothing is neutral or outside God’s domain. He is sovereign over both the physical and spiritual worlds. There is no “secular” space that lies outside His authority. All things exist by Him, through Him, and for Him (Rom. 11:36).

“…in the space of six days, and all very good.”

The Confession affirms that creation took place “in the space of six days,” as described in Genesis 1. This statement reflects a plain reading of Scripture, where God ordered creation into six literal days, each marked by “evening and morning.” This pattern also forms the basis of the Sabbath command (Ex. 20:11).

Everything God made was “very good” (Gen. 1:31). That means creation was not flawed, corrupted, or incomplete. Sin and death came later, as a result of the fall. But in the beginning, God’s creation was a place of order, beauty, life, and harmony—all under His perfect rule.

This original goodness matters. It reminds us that the physical world is not evil, as some philosophies suggest. God made matter, bodies, work, and relationships—and He called them good. Redemption, then, is not about escaping creation but about its restoration through Christ (Rom. 8:21).

Application for the Believer:

The doctrine of creation grounds our view of the world, ourselves, and our purpose. You are not the product of chance—you are created by God, in His image, for His glory. That gives your life dignity and meaning. It also means that everything you do—work, rest, creativity, relationships—can reflect the glory of the Creator. Let the beauty and order of creation stir your heart to worship. Care for the world God made, value the bodies and souls He created, and live in light of His sovereign rule. The Creator of all things is also your Redeemer—and that changes everything.