Question 25
Section 1: Introduction
What believest thou when thou sayest, I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth?
I believe the everlasting Father of our Lord Iesus Christ,a who made of nothing Heaven and Earth, with all that are in them; who likewise upholdethb and governeth the same by his eternal Counsel andc Providence. This God I believe to be my God and Father for Christ sake; and therefore so trust in him, and rely on him, that I make no doubt but he will provide alld things necessary both for my soul and body; and further, whatsoever evils he sendeth on me in this troublesome life, hee will turn them to my safety; seing both he is able to do it, as beingf God Almighty, and willing to do it, as being a bountiful Father.
What do you believe when you say, I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth?
I believe the everlasting Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,a who made of nothing Heaven and Earth, with all that are in them; who likewise upholdsb and governs the same by his eternal Counsel andc Providence. This God I believe to be my God and Father for Christ sake; and therefore so trust in him, and rely on him, that I make no doubt but he will provide alld things necessary both for my soul and body; and further, whatsoever evils he sends on me in this troublesome life, hee will turn them to my safety; seing both he is able to do it, as beingf God Almighty, and willing to do it, as being a bountiful Father.
a. Genesis 1:1–2; Psalm 33:6; Job 33:4; Acts 4:24; Acts 14:15,&c; Isaiah 45:7
Genesis 1:1–2
1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 1:2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 1:2 Now the earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.
Psalm 33:6
33:6 By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
33:6 By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.
Job 33:4
33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
33:4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
Acts 4:24
4:24 And when they heard that, they lifted up their voice to God with one accord, and said, Lord, thou art God, which hast made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all that in them is:
4:24 When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. "Sovereign Lord," they said, "You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.
Acts 14:15–28
14:15 And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein: 14:16 Who in times past suffered all nations to walk in their own ways. 14:17 Nevertheless he left not himself without witness, in that he did good, and gave us rain from heaven, and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness. 14:18 And with these sayings scarce restrained they the people, that they had not done sacrifice unto them. 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 14:20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. 14:21 And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, 14:22 Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. 14:23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 14:24 And after they had passed throughout Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 14:25 And when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down into Attalia: 14:26 And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled. 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. 14:28 And there they abode long time with the disciples.
14:15 "Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. 14:16 In past generations, He let all nations go their own way. 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness." 14:18 Even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could hardly stop the crowds from sacrificing to them. 14:19 Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, presuming he was dead. 14:20 But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe. 14:21 They preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples. Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said. 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church, praying and fasting as they entrusted them to the Lord, in whom they had believed. 14:24 After passing through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia. 14:25 And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia. 14:26 From Attalia they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had just completed. 14:27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 14:28 And they spent a long time there with the disciples.
Isaiah 45:7
45:7 I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the Lord do all these things.
45:7 I form the light and create the darkness; I bring prosperity and create calamity. I, the LORD, do all these things.
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b. Psalm 104:3; Psalm 115:3; Matthew 10:29; Hebrews 1:3; Romans 11:36
Psalm 104:3
104:3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind:
104:3 laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind.
Psalm 115:3
115:3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.
115:3 Our God is in heaven; He does as He pleases.
Matthew 10:29
10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.
10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.
Hebrews 1:3
1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;
1:3 The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
Romans 11:36
11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
11:36 For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
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c. John 1:12; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:5–6; Ephesians 1:5
John 1:12
1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
1:12 But to all who did receive Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God-
Romans 8:15
8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
8:15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery that returns you to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!"
Galatians 4:5–6
4:5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 4:6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
4:5 to redeem those under the law, that we might receive our adoption as sons. 4:6 And because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!"
Ephesians 1:5
1:5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
1:5 He predestined us for adoption as His sons through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of His will,
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d. Psalm 55:23; Matthew 6:26; Luke 12:22
Psalm 55:23
55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
55:23 But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.
Matthew 6:26
6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns-and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
Luke 12:22
12:22 And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
12:22 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat, or about your body, what you will wear.
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e. Romans 8:28
Romans 8:28
8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
8:28 And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
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f. Isaiah 46:4; Romans 10:12; Romans 8:38
Isaiah 46:4
46:4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
46:4 Even to your old age, I will be the same, and I will bear you up when you turn gray. I have made you, and I will carry you; I will sustain you and deliver you.
Romans 10:12
10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
10:12 For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
Romans 8:38
8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
8:38 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,
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