TENETS #1 CREATION OF HEAVEN &EARTH
TENETS #1
CREATION OF HEAVEN &EARTH
Based on typical Christian doctrine, here's an explanation of the creation of heaven and earth:
A. The Creation of Heaven and Earth
Iglesia sang DIOS (ISD) doctrine aligns with traditional Christian teachings, affirming:
1. God created the universe (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18)
2. Creation occurred in six days (Genesis 1:2-31, Exodus 20:11)
3. God rested on the seventh day, establishing the Sabbath (Genesis 2:2-3, Hebrews 4:4)
Key Bible references:
1. Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
2. Psalm 8:3-5 - "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers..."
3. Isaiah 45:18 - "For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens..."
4. John 1:1-3 - "In the beginning was the Word...all things were made through Him."
ISD doctrine may also emphasize:
1. God's sovereignty over creation (Psalm 103:19, Isaiah 40:26)
2. Humanity's stewardship of the earth (Genesis 1:28, Psalm 24:1)
3. Creation's purpose: to glorify God (Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 43:7)
Please note that ISD doctrine might have specific interpretations or emphases. For authoritative explanations, consult ISD official resources or leaders.
Q.Who Created the Heavens and earth ?
According to the Bible, God created the heavens and the earth (Genesis 1:1). In Christianity, this is attributed to:
1. God the Father (Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18)
-1Cor.8:6
Key Bible verses:
1. Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."
2. Psalm 8:3-5 - "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers..."
3. Isaiah 45:18 - "For thus says the Lord, who created the heavens..."
4. John 1:1-3 - "In the beginning was the Word...all things were made through Him."
5. Colossians 1:16-17 - "For by Him all things were created...He is before all things."
In Iglesia sang DIOS (ISD) doctrine, the creation of heavens and earth is attributed to:
1. God, the Sovereign Creator
2. Jesus Christ, the Word of God
3. The Holy Spirit, the Power of God
HEBREW TRANSLATION
GOD(Elohim)-
The Hebrew word for "God" in Genesis 1:1 is:
אֱלֹהִים (Elohim)
Breakdown:
- אֱל (El) means "God" or "Mighty One"
- הִים (im) is a plural suffix, indicating majesty or intensity
Elohim is a plural noun, but in this context, it's used as a singular title for the one true God, emphasizing:
1. God's majesty and power
2. His singular, unified nature
3. His distinction from other gods (polytheism)
Other Hebrew words for God:
1. יהוה (YHWH or Yahweh) - God's personal name (Exodus 3:15)
2. אֲדֹנָי (Adonai) - Lord, Master (Psalm 8:1)
3. שַׁדַּי (Shaddai) - Almighty God (Genesis 17:1)
LATIN TRANSLATION
In Latin, Genesis 1:1 translates to:
"In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram."
Here, "Deus" means "God".
Latin equivalents for "God":
1. Deus (God, divine)
2. Dominus (Lord, Master)
3. Omnipotens (All-Powerful)
4. Creator (Creator)
Latin translations of Hebrew "Elohim" (Genesis 1:1):
1. Deus (Vulgate, Jerome's translation)
2. Dominus Deus (Lord God, some manuscripts)
The Vulgate, a Latin Bible translation by Jerome (382-405 AD), uses "Deus" for "Elohim".
Other Latin translations:
1. Septuagint (Greek): Θεός (Theos)
2. Vulgate (Latin): Deus
3. King James Version (English): God
GREEK TRANSLATION
In Greek, Genesis 1:1 translates to:
"Ἐν ἀρχῇ ἐποίησεν ὁ Θεός τὸν οὐρανὸν καὶ τὴν γῆν."
Here, "Θεός" (Theos) means "God".
Greek equivalents for "God":
1. Θεός (Theos) - God, divine
2. Κύριος (Kyrios) - Lord, Master
3. Παντοκράτωρ (Pantokrator) - All-Powerful
4. Δημιουργός (Demiourgos) - Creator
Greek translations of Hebrew "Elohim" (Genesis 1:1):
1. Θεός (Theos) - Septuagint (LXX)
2. Κύριος Θεός (Kyrios Theos) - some manuscripts
The Septuagint (LXX), a Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible (250-100 BCE), uses "Θεός" for "Elohim".
TAGALOG TRANSLATION
In Tagalog, Genesis 1:1 translates to:
"Noong unang panahon, nilikha ng Diyos ang langit at ang lupa."
Here, "Diyos" means "God".
Tagalog equivalents for "God":
1. Diyos (God, divine)
2. Panginoon (Lord, Master)
3. Maykapal (All-Powerful)
4. Lumikha (Creator)
According to 1 Corinthians 8:6, the Creator is:
1. God the Father ("one God, the Father, from whom are all things")
The Father is the one who created all things not the Son becauae he is the Word ,not yet manifested into the flesh for the redemption of men.
*Jesus Christ is not the Creator but he is the reason why all things exist through Him and for Him ("one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things")
This verse emphasizes:
1. God's sovereignty over creation
2. Jesus' role in creation (Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-3)
The verse reads:
"For us, there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we exist for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we exist through Him." (NASB)
Or in the Philippine Bible Society (PBS) translation:
"Ngunit para sa atin, may isang Dios, ang Ama, na mula sa kanya ang lahat ng mga bagay, at tayo'y para sa kanya; at may isang Panginoon, si Jesucristo, sa pamamagitan ng kanya ang lahat ng mga bagay, at tayo'y sa pamamagitan niya."