Christ Church Bartlett

Introducing the sons of God — Genesis 1 1. In the beginning God the Son (Jesus) created everything in the heavens and on earth, both visible and invisible. [Genesis 1:1, Colossians 1:15-17] 2. The host of heaven was created at some point prior to earth and mankind. [Genesis 1:1, 3:1, Job 38:3-7] 3. The Biblical phrase “sons of God” always refers to a direct and special creation of God. [Genesis 6:1-4, Job 1-2, Luke 3:38, John 1:10-13] 4. The heavenly sons of God were created to execute God's will in the heavens just as man was created to obey God’s will on earth. [Psalm 103:20-22, Hebrews 1:6-7] 5. The Bible provides fascinating glimpses behind the scenes into God’s heavenly government — the divine council. [Psalm 82, Psalm 89, Daniel 7:9-10] 6. The sons of God have a significant role in the overall story of redemption, especially in the cosmic mission of Jesus Christ — the Beloved Son of God. [Ephesians 1:19-23] Putting the Word into Practice Do you know God as your Heavenly Father today? Are you certain