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創世記 1:1
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”
考察： This opening verse of the Bible establishes God as the Creator of all things. It affirms that the universe had a beginning and that God is the source of all creation. Many find comfort and inspiration in this 聖句, as it highlights the power and majesty of God as the ultimate Creator. It is often cited as one of the 最高の聖書の言葉 to reflect on when contemplating the wonders of the natural world and the divine origin of life. The verse also serves as a reminder of the fundamental belief in many religious traditions that God is the ultimate source of all existence.
Isaiah 42:5
“This is what God the Lord says—the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it.”
考察： God is not only the Creator of the heavens and the earth but also the sustainer of life. He gives breath and life to all living beings, emphasizing His ongoing involvement in His creation.
コロサイ人への手紙 1:16-17
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
考察： この passage affirms that all things, both visible and invisible, were created through and for Christ. It highlights Christ’s preeminence and His role in sustaining the created order.
The Goodness of Creation
創世記 1:31
「神は造ったすべてのものを見られた。見よ。それは非常に良かった。夕があり、朝があった。第六日。」
考察： After completing His creative work, God declared that all He had made was very good. This affirms the inherent goodness of God’s creation and His satisfaction with what He had made.
詩篇 19:1
「天は神の栄光を語り告げ、大空は御手のわざを告げ知らせる。」
考察： The beauty and majesty of the heavens testify to the glory of God as Creator. The created order itself proclaims the handiwork of God, revealing His power and wisdom.
1 Timothy 4:4
“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.”
考察： This verse affirms the goodness of all that God has created. It encourages us to receive God’s creation with gratitude and to view it as a gift from Him.
Human Beings as the Crown of Creation
創世記 1:27
「神は人をご自身の形像として創造された。神の形像として彼を創造された。男と女に彼らを創造された。」
考察： Human beings are uniquely created in the image of God. This imparts inherent dignity and worth to every person and sets humanity apart from the rest of creation.
詩篇 8:4-6
“What is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet.”
考察： God has given humanity a special place in creation, granting them dominion over the works of His hands. This psalm marvels at God’s care for humanity and the honor He has bestowed upon them.
エペソ人への手紙 2:10
「私たちは神の作品であって、良い行いをするようにキリスト・イエスにあって造られたからです。神は、私たちが良い行いをして歩むように、あらかじめ備えてくださいました。」
考察： Not only are we created by God, but we are also His handiwork, created in Christ for a specific purpose. This verse highlights the intentionality and purpose behind our creation.
Creation Reveals God’s Nature
ローマ人への手紙 1:20
「世界が造られたときから、目に見えない神の性質、すなわち神の永遠の力と神性は、造られたものを通してはっきりと見え、理解されているので、人々には弁解の余地がありません。」
考察： The created world reveals God’s eternal power and divine nature. Through observing creation, people can gain an understanding of God’s attributes, leaving them without excuse for not acknowledging Him.
詩篇 104:24
「主よ、あなたの御業はなんと多いことでしょう。あなたは知恵をもって、それらすべてを造られました。地はあなたの造られたもので満ちています。」
考察： The diversity and abundance of God’s creation testify to His wisdom. The earth is filled with His creatures, each one a testament to His creative genius.
ヨブ記 12:7-9
「獣に尋ねてみよ。彼らが教えてくれる。空の鳥に聞け。彼らが告げてくれる。地に語りかけよ。それが教えてくれる。海の魚もあなたに告げる。これらすべてのうち、主の御手がこれをなされたと知らないものがあるだろうか。」
考察： Even the animals, birds, earth, and fish bear witness to God as their Creator. The natural world itself proclaims the handiwork of God and acknowledges His creative power.
Creation’s Purpose
イザヤ書 43:7
「わたしの名で呼ばれるすべての者、わたしの栄光のために創造し、形造り、造り上げた者。」
考察： God created human beings for His glory. Our ultimate purpose is to bring honor and praise to our Creator through our lives and worship.
ヨハネの黙示録 4:11
「私たちの主であり神である方、あなたこそ、栄光と誉れと力を受けるにふさわしい方です。あなたは万物を創造し、あなたの御心によって万物は存在し、創造されたのですから。」
考察： All of creation exists by God’s will and for His pleasure. He alone is worthy of glory, honor, and power, as He is the source and sustainer of all things.
コロサイ 1:16
「なぜなら、万物は御子にあって造られたからです。天にあるもの、地にあるもの、見えるものも見えないものも、王座であれ、主権であれ、支配であれ、権威であれ、万物は御子によって造られ、御子のために造られたのです。」
考察： Not only were all things created through Christ, but they were also created for Him. The purpose of creation is to bring glory and honor to Christ, who is the center and goal of all things.
Creation’s Groaning and Redemption
Romans 8:19-22
“For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God. We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.”
考察： Creation itself is eagerly awaiting the redemption and revelation of God’s children. The fall has subjected creation to frustration and decay, but there is hope that it will be liberated and brought into the freedom and glory that God’s children will experience.
詩篇102篇25-26節
“In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you remain; they will all wear out like a garment. Like clothing you will change them and they will be discarded.”
考察： Although the heavens and earth are the work of God’s hands, they are not eternal. They will perish and wear out, but God remains unchanging and eternal.
2 Peter 3:13
“But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.”
考察： God has promised a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness will dwell. This promise gives hope for the ultimate renewal and restoration of all things.
Creation and Worship
Psalm 148:1-5
“Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights above. Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his heavenly hosts. Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars. Praise him, you highest heavens and you waters above the skies. Let them praise the name of the Lord, for at his command they were created.”
考察： All of creation is called to praise the Lord, from the heavens and the celestial bodies to the angels and heavenly hosts. They were created at His command and exist to bring Him praise.
詩編 95:4-5
“In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.”
考察： God’s creative power and authority extend over all aspects of the earth, from the depths to the heights, the sea to the dry land. As the maker of all, He is worthy of our worship and praise.
Revelation 14:7
“He said in a loud voice, ‘Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who made the heavens, the earth, the sea and the springs of water.'”
考察： この verse calls us to fear God and give Him glory, specifically because He is the Creator of the heavens, earth, sea, and springs of water. Our worship is directed to the One who made all things.
Creation Care and Stewardship
創世記 2:15
「神である主は、人を連れて来て、エデンの園に置き、そこを耕させ、またそこを守らせた。」
考察： From the beginning, God entrusted humanity with the responsibility to care for and steward His creation. We are called to work and maintain the earth, acting as responsible managers of what God has made.
Psalm 24:1
“The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
考察： This verse reminds us that the earth and everything in it belongs to God. As stewards, we are entrusted with the care of what ultimately belongs to Him.
箴言 12:10
「正しい人は家畜の命を大切にするが、悪しき者の慈しみは残酷である。」
考察： This proverb highlights the importance of caring for animals, which are part of God’s creation. The righteous demonstrate their righteousness through their concern for the needs of the creatures under their care.
God’s Ongoing Sustenance of Creation
ヘブライ人への手紙 1章3節
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven.”
考察： Christ not only created all things but also sustains them by His powerful word. He actively upholds and maintains the created order, ensuring its ongoing existence.
ネヘミヤ記 9:6
「あなたこそ唯一の主です。あなたは天と天の天、そのすべての星の軍勢、地と地上のすべてのもの、海と海の中のすべてのものを造られました。あなたはすべてに命を与え、天の万軍はあなたを礼拝しています。」
考察： This prayer acknowledges God as the sole Creator of the heavens, earth, and seas, and all that they contain. It also recognizes that God gives life to everything, emphasizing His ongoing sustenance of creation.
Psalm 104:27-30
“All creatures look to you to give them their food at the proper time. When you give it to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are satisfied with good things. When you hide your face, they are terrified; when you take away their breath, they die and return to the dust. When you send your Spirit, they are created, and you renew the face of the ground.”
考察： God’s provision and sustenance extend to all creatures. He provides food and satisfies their needs. This passage also highlights God’s power over life and death and His ability to renew and sustain His creation through His Spirit.