Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

When God (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) started the creation process, everything was done in an orderly and succinct manner. From the dark formless void, the beauty that we know as earth came into being. It was only when the created light was shone into the darkness, that the prevailing beauty became evident, although it was always there. From day one to five, the triune God created all the elements required to create an environment fit for human habitation. These included the temperate climate, a wide variety of fruit trees and other vegetation to support the final and most beautiful creation of humanity, on day six.

The creator replicated the created order in humanity and gave them two crucial instructions. Be fruitful and multiply, and have dominion over every living thing on the planet. All this occurred before humanity became a living soul, i.e. whilst he was still a spirit after the nature of his creator with the possibility to be either male or female. Physical humanity was created in the image of God at a later stage. That image was not a physical one, but one, which reflects the character displayed by Jesus during his time on the planet. Now the character of Jesus is the fruit of the spirit, which is encapsulated, underpinned and defined by love. The outflow from love is Joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

This image was totally transformed by rebellion. Rebellion is characterised by disbelief and disobedience. This act separated spiritual humanity from the creator of spirits. The only way to return to true relationship with the creator is through the atoning work of Jesus Christ for the sin of humanity.

Read Genesis 1:1-31.