Why did God create the physical universe

[before time]

I think the question of all questions is why did God create the physical universe; and why are we here. Can we in someway find a scriptural answer to this, what I consider to be, an interesting inquiry? The answer I get is this; it gives the Lord glory and it’s also for His good pleasure. And to have a people worship Him!

 

All this goes without saying for God deserves our love and worship; but did he construct existence as we know it to receive these things mentioned. Did He send His Son to die for this? He knows the beginning to the end and what is in-between. Mans sin, atonement etc.

 

 

I myself feel uncomfortable with the concept. It seems to me to be humanity’s wish and adventure.

[other one]

boredom...   He was just fooling around with energy one day and  Bang....there was light...  thinking "hey that's cool" decided to run with it and the rest is history....

[MorningGlory]

He is the Father....He wanted children IMHO. 

[OneLight]

I think the question of all questions is why did God create the physical universe; and why are we here. Can we in someway find a scriptural answer to this, what I consider to be, an interesting inquiry? The answer I get is this; it gives the Lord glory and it’s also for His good pleasure. And to have a people worship Him!

 

All this goes without saying for God deserves our love and worship; but did he construct existence as we know it to receive these things mentioned. Did He send His Son to die for this? He knows the beginning to the end and what is in-between. Mans sin, atonement etc.

 

 

I myself feel uncomfortable with the concept. It seems to me to be humanity’s wish and adventure.

 

Can you explain what concept you are uncomfortable with?  The whole concept of creation??  Sorry, but you lost me here.

[Guest]

Welcome~!

 

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I think the question of all questions is why did God create the physical universe

 

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Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Revelation 4:11

 

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and why are we here.

 

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I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth; Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him. Isaiah 43:6-7

[missmuffet]

For His Glory.Psalm 19:1

 

And welcome to Worthy

[Fez]

Why did God create the physical universe?

I don't really know.

Because He could?

[Judah Producer]

I think the question of all questions is why did God create the physical universe; and why are we here. Can we in someway find a scriptural answer to this, what I consider to be, an interesting inquiry? The answer I get is this; it gives the Lord glory and it’s also for His good pleasure. And to have a people worship Him!

 

All this goes without saying for God deserves our love and worship; but did he construct existence as we know it to receive these things mentioned. Did He send His Son to die for this? He knows the beginning to the end and what is in-between. Mans sin, atonement etc.

 

 

I myself feel uncomfortable with the concept. It seems to me to be humanity’s wish and adventure.

 

 

Maybe there is no reason, just the plain fact that he wanted to ?

Edited August 4, 2013 by Judah Producer

[enoob57]

Col 1:16-17
For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible,

whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and

for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.
NKJV
Ps 103:19-22

19 The Lord has established His throne in heaven,
And His kingdom rules over all.

20 Bless the Lord, you His angels,
Who excel in strength, who do His word,
Heeding the voice of His word.
21 Bless the Lord, all you His hosts,
You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.
22 Bless the Lord, all His works,
In all places of His dominion.

Bless the Lord, O my soul!
NKJV

[Willa]

Hi! Welcome. The only answer I can add is that He made us in His image. We are made with a creative bent as well as curiosity, so I have to wonder if God also has a curiositiy. We know he is creative since He is Creator. All things are made by Him,through Him and for Him. Moreover in Him all things consist or are formed or put together. Col.1:17