Creation

The Gospel Coalition Booklets

by Andrew M. Davis, Archbishop Peter J. Akinola

It is abundantly clear that God has created the universe, a natural revelation that can be observed in the everyday world around us. But the universe was made for a reason, and in the Bible we find the nature and purpose of creation. 

In this new Gospel Coalition booklet Andrew Davis summarizes the Bible’s teaching on creation. He traces the creation of the world and humanity through the first two chapters of Genesis, emphasizing that all things, especially humans, were created to display God’s glory. He moves into the tragic consequences of the Fall and points us to the glorious truth of the eventual New Creation. Perfect for distribution to those wrestling with questions of their purpose in this world. 

Creation offers a thoughtful explanation for point 3 of the Gospel Coalition’s confessional statement. The Gospel Coalition is an evangelical renewal movement dedicated to a scripture-based reformation of ministry practices. 

Genres: Theology, Christian

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 2, 2011

About the author

Andrew M. Davis is pastor of First Baptist Church of Durham, North Carolina, and a visiting professor of church history at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chairman of the governance committee of the Gospel Coalition, Davis has written articles for TGC's popular website and has spoken in plenary and breakout sessions at TGC's national conference. He is the author of An Infinite Journey, named by Tim Challies as one of the top ten books of 2014.

Reviews

[Mark A Powell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even a casual observer of the natural world can be overwhelmed by its vastness and complexity, as well as the order that governs it. These things are designed to teach us certain truths about ourselves and the God who creates and sustains the entire universe. Davis briefly walks through the biblical account of creation, touching on both the clear revelation of God and the implications we are meant to infer from what we sense around us.