The Theology of Creation: A Theological Perspective

Creation is fundamentally a theological issue, not a scientific one. Theological understanding is the only source of knowledge about creation, and any study of it must be framed within theology, as it is God’s word. Historically, theology was regarded as the “queen of the sciences,” because in the end, the ultimate truth is rooted in theology.

Biblical theology—the revelation of God through Scripture—takes precedence over all other sources of knowledge. For centuries, the concept of creation was understood as a theological matter, but with the advent of Darwinism, the discussion was moved into the realm of human knowledge, which did not benefit mankind.

To understand the origins of the universe and everything within it, we must turn to theology, not science. The Bible is not a theory—it is a factual, truthful account of reality. Especially when it comes to creation, where no one was present at the time, the Bible offers the only eyewitness testimony available. When Scripture speaks about creation, it speaks truthfully and factually.

Genesis 1 and 2 offer a straightforward account of the creation of the universe, the Earth, and everything on it. Genesis 1:1 opens with a clear, direct statement: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is not ambiguous or unclear—it is a statement that needs no explanation. Before Darwin’s time, no one was confused by it. From there, Genesis continues to describe how God created everything in six literal 24-hour days. The simplicity and clarity of Genesis 1 make it easy for even a child to understand.

Though simple, the phrase “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” conveys profound meaning. Herbert Spencer, a non-Christian scientist, identified five categories into which everything that exists fits: time, force, action, space, and matter. Remarkably, these categories are all encapsulated in Genesis 1:1: “In the beginning” (time), “God” (force), “created” (action), “the heavens” (space), and “the earth” (matter). Everything Spencer discovered in 1903 was already outlined in this single verse of Scripture.

The Bible teaches that God created everything out of nothing, without any preexisting material, and in just six days. Genesis 1 makes this truth abundantly clear, with Chapter 2 offering further details. However, before moving forward, every reader of the Bible faces a crucial test: Do you believe in the authority of Scripture? Genesis 1, right from its opening verse, presents this test. The fundamental question is whether you believe the Bible to be the authoritative Word of God. Do you submit to Scripture?

To help understand this, consider three key concepts: fidelity (faithfulness). Either you believe what the Bible says or you don’t. That is the test.