Paragraph 4.1

In the beginning it pleased God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for the manifestation of the Glory of^a his Eternal Power, Wisdom, and Goodness, to create or make the World, and all things therein,^b whether visible or invisible, in the space of six Days, and all very good.^c

1. a. John 1:1, 5; Hebrews 1:2; Job 26:13

   John 1:1; John 1:5

   ^1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ^1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

   ^1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ^1:5 The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

   Hebrews 1:2

   ^1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

   ^1:2 But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

   Job 26:13

   ^26:13 By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent.

   ^26:13 By His breath the skies were cleared; His hand pierced the fleeing serpent.

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2. b. Romans 1:20

   Romans 1:20

   ^1:20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

   ^1:20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.

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3. c. Colossians 1:16; Genesis 2:1–2

   Colossians 1:16

   ^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:

   ^1:16 For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

   Genesis 2:1–2

   ^2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. ^2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

   ^2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array. ^2:2 And by the seventh day God had finished the work He had been doing; so on that day He rested from all His work.

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