Genesis 1:1-2
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty. Darkness was on the surface of the deep. God’s Spirit was hovering over the surface of the waters.”
The book of Genesis begins with a foundational narrative describing the creation of the cosmos. This opening account sets the stage for the entire biblical story, establishing God as the sole creator of everything that exists.
What does this passage communicate about the nature of creation, distinct from creation stories you might be familiar with?