SS Outline 2.8.2026

Systematic Theology, Week 13--Creation

I. The Divine Act of Creation
A. Creation ex nihilo
Hebrews 11:3.
Rejection of eternal matter and pantheism.

B. The Six-Day Structure
Genesis 1: Order, distinction, and goodness.

How does order in creation reflect God’s nature?
C. Purposeful Creation
Colossians 1:16. All things created through and for Christ.

Psalm 19:1. Creation as revelation.

II. The Crown of Creation: Humanity
A. Image of God
Genesis 1:26–27.

Humanity bears dignity, morality, and relational capacity.
B. Dominion Mandate
Genesis 1:28–30.

Work, stewardship, and culture as holy vocations.
C. Male and Female
Genesis 2:18–24.

Complementarity and covenant marriage.