Text:  Genesis 1 and John 1

1. In the beginning before time began   Genesis 1:1
   1. Before time was, God existed in eternity
   2. Before anything was, God was and always had been    John 17:14
   3. Before creation was, the Creator was
      1. God gives an explanation of origin
      2. God gives a source of organization
      3. God gives a purpose for our existence
      4. God gives an understanding of our destination
   4. Before salvation was needed, the Savior was                  John 1:1-4, 14
2. God exists eternally    Proverbs 8:23; Isaiah 63:16; Micah 4:2; Habakkuk 1:12
   1. God is without beginning or ending    Psalm 41:13; 90:2
   2. In eternity beyond our experience
   3. Eternally present  Hebrews 11:6
   4. Eternally powerful  Acts 4:24
3. God wants us to live eternally with Him    I John 4:10-12
   1. God created us for relationship, and He desires it eternally
   2. God created us for worship, and He desires it eternally
   3. God created a way for us to be with Him eternally

• Action Point:
  • Is the true, living, eternal, all powerful God of the Bible your God?
  • Have you entered into a personal, eternal relationship with Him by the only way He provided?
  • Are you relating to Him intimately and honorably as He desires you to and enjoying His blessings in your life?