The Creation of Adam is a fresco painting by Michelangelo,
which forms part of the Sistine Chapel's ceiling, painted circa 1511–1512.

WHAT THE BIBLE & OUR FAITH DOCTRINE SAY ABOUT:

THE CREATION ACCOUNTS

Listed on this page are Scriptural and Faith Doctrine references for the Creation accounts appearing in the Book of Genesis. The first account is Genesis 1:1- Genesis 2:3; the second account runs from Genesis 2:4- Genesis 2:25. The New American Bible links below align with the first creation account and are followed by Catechism of the Catholic Church references. Clicking on any of the links provided herein will re-direct you to the respective NAB link / CCC link.

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GOD UNLEASHES HIS POWER

With reference to Scripture text, a day was considered to begin at sunset in ancient Israel. In the literary structure of six days, the creation events in the first three days are related to those in the second three:

DAY 1
Genesis 1:1-5- A dividing of light from darkness brings forth Heaven and a formless, water-covered Earth, then Light.

References for 1:1- Genesis 2:1, 4; 2 Maccabees 7:28; Psalms 8:4; Psalms 33:6; Psalms 89:12; Psalms 90:2; Wisdom 11:17; Sirach 16:24; Jeremiah 10:12; Acts 14:15; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2-3; Hebrews 3:4; Hebrews 11:3; Revelation 4:11.
References for 1:2- Jeremiah 4:23.
References for 1:3- 2 Corinthians 4:6.

DAY 2
Genesis 1:6-8 - A dividing of the waters above from the waters below to create the Firmament of Heaven.

References for 1:7- Proverbs 8:27; 2 Peter 3:5.

DAY 3
Genesis 1:9-13- A dividing of the waters under the heavens to form dry land; then grass, herbs, and fruit trees.

References for 1:9- Job 38:8; Psalms 33:7; Jeremiah 5:22.
References for 1:11- Psalms 104:14.

DAY 4
Genesis 1:14-19- Creation of the Sun, Moon and Stars.

References for 1:14- Job 26:10; Psalms 19:2-3; Baruch 3:33.
References for 1:16- Deuteronomy 4:19; Psalms 136:7-9; Wisdom 13:2-4; Jeremiah 31:35.

DAY 5
Genesis 1:20-23- Creation of the creatures of the waters and of the air.

References for 1:20- Job 12:7-10.
References for 1:22- Genesis 8:17.

DAY 6
Genesis 1:24-31- Creation of the creatures of the land, then of human beings.

References for 1:24- Sirach 16:27-28.
References for 1:26 & 1:27- Genesis 5:1, 3; Genesis 9:6; Psalms 8:5-6; Wisdom 2:23; Wisdom 10:2; Sirach 17:1, 3-4; Matthew 19:4; Mark 10:6; James 3:7; Ephesians 4:24; Colossians 3:10.
References for 1:28- Genesis 8:17; Genesis 9:1; Psalms 8:6-9; Psalms 115:16; Wisdom 9:2.
References for 1:29 & 1:30- Genesis 9:3; Psalms 104:14-15.
References for 1:31- 1 Timothy 4:4.

DAY 7
Genesis 2:1-3- God rests.

References for 2:2- Exodus 31:13, 16, 17; Exodus 25-31, 35-40.

FAITH DOCTRINE (CCC)

Apostles' Creed and faith in God the Creator, 325-27
beauty and goodness of, 299, 341, 353, 1333
catechesis about, 282-89
Christ's relationship with, 792, 2105, 2637
fulfillment of, 668, 1015
God keeps in being, 421
God as the master builder of, 317, 337
God's plan and, 257, 280, 315, 759, 1066
God's providence and, 216, 301, 314
God's revelation and, 287-89, 337
good of creation intended for all, 299, 2402, 2452
Holy Spirit and, 243, 291, 703
human dignity and, 1700
human work as man's collaboration in, 2427, 2460
imperfection of, 302, 307, 310, 378
as an inheritance entrusted to man, 299
knowing God through, 31, 32, 1147, 2500
man's relationship with, 343, 355, 396, 1469
marriage in the order of, 1603-05

new creation in Christ, 315, 374
original sin and, 400, 1608
prayer and, 2569, 2793
purposes and reasons of, 293-94, 314, 319, 353, 358
respect for the integrity of, 354, 2415-18
role of the Word of God in, 291, 320
seventh day and, 2169, 2190
significance of, 326
thanksgiving to God for, 1352, 1359-60
Trinity and, 258, 290-92, 316