02.48. God the Creator

48. GOD THE CREATOR.

"God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwells not in temples made with hands; neither is worshipped with hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he gives to all life, and breath, and all things; and has made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation; that they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us: for in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, for we are also his offspring" (Acts 17:24-28).

He did not create without a good purpose.

"You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor and power; for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created" (Revelation 4:11).

He created for his pleasure, but he can only be happy in the happiness of others. He foreknew, foresaw the destiny of his children. He was good and desired their welfare, wise and planned as he pleased, powerful and will execute his plans. Therefore he has not created one soul whose welfare he has not fixed.

"The Lord is good to all, and his tender mercies are over all his works" (Psalms 145:9).

He created as an infinitely wise, powerful and good Father. Therefore all his children will reach a happy immortality. Let the Christian always remember that God is the Creator of souls only as he is their Father, and his faith will infallibly perceive that he is the final Savior of just as many as he is Creator.