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Using Appreciation of God's Creation to Share the Gospel

The appreciation of God's creation can serve as a pathway for sharing the gospel, as the natural world testifies to divine attributes and invites reflection on the Creator. The Bible indicates that God's creative work is a source of praise and thanksgiving [5, 8]. For instance, the formation of all things, which had no prior existence, is attributed to God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit, occurring "in the beginning" and "in six normal days" according to God's purpose and for His pleasure [7]. This foundational act of creation establishes a universal witness to God's power and wisdom.

The gospel itself is described as "good tidings of great joy for all people," foretold in the Old Testament and exhibiting the grace of God [4]. It is through the gospel that "the knowledge of the glory of God" is revealed [4]. The central message of Christian preaching is the arrival of the Savior, Jesus Christ, into the world [6]. Those who proclaim this message are called evangelists [6]. The gospel is not merely a message but is also "the power of God to salvation" [4].

While creation reveals God's attributes, humanity's fallen state means that this revelation alone is insufficient for salvation. All human beings are born sinners [9], indulging their sinful nature, in contrast to the godly who strive against it [9]. Sin is understood as rebellion against God [11], a love of self, dishonor to God, and ingratitude [10]. The apostle Paul emphasizes universal sinfulness, stating that both Gentiles and Jews are "under sin’s power and cannot find favor with God by any action of their own" [13]. God's anger is a necessary, holy response to sin [13]. Therefore, the gospel is essential because it addresses this universal human condition.

Sharing the gospel involves communicating this message of salvation through Christ. The apostle Paul became a "servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace" [3]. The act of sharing resources with those in need, such as the "liberal distribution" to saints, is seen as a means by which people "glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ" [1, 2, 12]. This suggests that practical acts of love and generosity, inspired by the gospel, can lead others to glorify God.

The knowledge of Christ, once received, often inspires believers to share it with others. As one commentary notes, "Every discovery of the Gospel of the Son of God produces benevolence, and leads those to whom it is made to communicate it to others" [14]. Those who "find Jesus find in him a treasure of wisdom and knowledge" and are motivated to invite others to partake [14]. This aligns with the idea that believers should encourage one another to praise God and draw others into worship [16].

While believers share a common faith, God bestows different "special abilities to each individual believer for building up the church" [15]. These gifts of grace are for the benefit of the community of believers [15]. The act of glorifying God through praise is due to His majesty, glory, excellency, greatness, holiness, wisdom, power, goodness, mercy, and loving-kindness [5]. Thanksgiving is also commanded and should be offered to God and Christ through Christ, in His name, and in all circumstances [8]. This continuous posture of praise and thanksgiving, rooted in an appreciation of God's character as revealed in creation and redemption, naturally extends to sharing the good news with others.

Sources

  1. King James Version “[KJV] 2 Corinthians 9:13 — Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;”
  2. II Corinthians “II Corinthians 9:13 (KJV) — Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men;”
  3. Ephesians “Ephesians 3:7 (BSB) — I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace, given me through the working of His power.”
  4. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Gospel, The — Is good tidings of great joy for all people -- Lu 2:10,11,31,32. Foretold -- Isa 41:27; 52:7; 61:1-3; Mr 1:15. Preached under the old testament -- Heb 4:2. Exhibits the grace of God -- Ac 14:3; 20:32. The knowledge of the glory of God is by -- 2Co 4:4,6. Life and immortality are brought to light by Jesus through -- 2Ti 1:10. Is the power of God to salvation -- Ro 1:16; 1Co 1:18; 1Th 1:5. Is glorious -- 2Co 4:4. Is everlasting -- 1Pe 1:25; Re 14:6. Preached by Christ -- Mt 4:23; Mr 1:14. Ministers have a stewardship to preach -- 1Co 9:17. Preached before”
  5. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Praise — God is worthy of -- 2Sa 22:4. Christ is worthy of -- Re 5:12. God is glorified by -- Ps 22:23; 50:23. Offered to Christ -- Joh 12:13. Acceptable through Christ -- Heb 13:15. Is due to God on account of His majesty. -- Ps 96:1,6; Isa 24:14. His glory. -- Ps 138:5; Eze 3:12. His excellency. -- Ex 15:7; Ps 148:13. His greatness. -- 1Ch 16:25; Ps 145:3. His holiness. -- Ex 15:11; Isa 6:3. His wisdom. -- Da 2:20; Jude 1:25. His power. -- Ps 21:13. His goodness. -- Ps 107:8; 118:1; 136:1; Jer 33:11. His mercy. -- 2Ch 20:21; Ps 89:1; 118:1-4; 136:1-26. His loving-k”
  6. Easton's Bible Dictionary “Easton's Bible Dictionary: Gospels — The central fact of Christian preaching was the intelligence that the Saviour had come into the world (Matt. 4:23; Rom. 10:15); and the first Christian preachers who called their account of the person and mission of Christ by the term evangelion_ (= good message) were called _evangelistai (= evangelists) (Eph. 4:11; Acts 21:8). There are four historical accounts of the person and work of Christ: "the first by Matthew, announcing the Redeemer as the promised King of the kingdom of God; the second by Mark, declaring him a prophet, mighty in deed and word'; th”
  7. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Creation — The formation of things which had no previous existence -- Ro 4:17; Heb 11:3. Effected By God. -- Ge 1:1; 2:4,5; Pr 26:10. By Christ. -- Joh 1:3,10; Col 1:16. By the Holy Spirit. -- Job 26:13; Ps 104:30. By the command of God. -- Ps 33:9; Heb 11:3. In the beginning. -- Ge 1:1; Mt 24:21. In six normal days. -- Ex 20:11; 31:17. According to God's purpose. -- Ps 135:6. For God's pleasure. -- Pr 16:4; Re 4:11. For Christ. -- Col 1:16. By faith we believe, to be God's work -- Heb 11:3. Order of First day, making light and dividing it from darkness. -- Ge 1:3-5;”
  8. Torrey's Topical Textbook “Torrey's Topical Textbook: Thanksgiving — Christ set an example of -- Mt 11:25; 26:27; Joh 6:11; 11:41. The heavenly host engaged in -- Re 4:9; 7:11,12; 11:16,17. Commanded -- Ps 50:14; Php 4:6. Is a good thing -- Ps 92:1. Should be offered To God. -- Ps 50:14. To Christ. -- 1Ti 1:12. Through Christ. -- Ro 1:8; Col 3:17; Heb 13:15. In the name of Christ. -- Eph 5:20. In behalf of ministers. -- 2Co 1:11. In private worship. -- Da 6:10. In public worship. -- Ps 35:18. In everything. -- 1Th 5:18. Upon the completion of great undertakings. -- Ne 12:31,40. Before taking food. -- Joh 6:11; Ac 27:35.”
  9. Psalms (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Psalms 58:3: 58:3 All human beings are born sinners (see 51:5); however, whereas the wicked indulge their sinful nature, the godly fight against it (Rom 7:19-23; Jas 4:1-10).”
  10. Genesis (Presbyterian) “Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Genesis 3:13: beguiled--cajoled by flattering lies. This sin of the first pair was heinous and aggravated--it was not simply eating an apple, but a love of self, dishonor to God, ingratitude to a benefactor, disobedience to the best of Masters--a preference of the creature to the Creator.”
  11. Psalms (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Psalms 19:13: 19:13 An individual who commits deliberate sins does so with an insolent (86:14) or arrogant (119:21, 69) attitude. • The great sin is rebellion (see 32:1).”
  12. 2 Corinthians (Baptist/Reformed) “John Gill on 2 Corinthians 9:13: Whiles by the experiment of this ministration,.... That is, the poor saints at Jerusalem having a specimen, a proof, an experience of the liberality of the Gentile churches ministered to them by the apostles, first, they glorify God; by giving thanks unto him, acknowledging him to be the author of all the grace and goodness which they, and others, were partakers of; particularly for your professed subjection to the Gospel of Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the doctrine of grace, life, and salvation by Christ, of which he is the author, as God, the subject m”
  13. Romans (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Romans 1:18: 1:18–3:20 Paul delays exploring the theme of righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until after he first teaches about universal sinfulness. Gentiles (1:18-32) and Jews (2:1–3:8) are equally under sin’s power and cannot find favor with God by any action of their own (3:9-20). 1:18 God’s anger is not a spontaneous emotional outburst, but the holy God’s necessary response to sin. The Old Testament often depicts God’s anger (Exod 32:10-12; Num 11:1; Jer 21:3-7) and predicts a decisive outpouring of God’s wrath on human sin at the end of history. While Paul usually de”
  14. John (Methodist/Wesleyan) “Adam Clarke on John 1:41: Findeth his own brother Simon - Every discovery of the Gospel of the Son of God produces benevolence, and leads those to whom it is made to communicate it to others. Those who find Jesus find in him a treasure of wisdom and knowledge, through which they may not only become rich themselves, but be instruments, in the hand of God, of enriching others. These disciples, having tasted the good word of Christ, were not willing to eat their bread alone, but went and invited others to partake with them. Thus the knowledge of Christ became diffused - one invited another to com”
  15. Ephesians (Protestant academic) “Tyndale House on Ephesians 4:7: 4:7-16 Though believers share a common faith, God has given different special abilities to each individual believer for building up the church. 4:7 He has given each one of us a gift of his grace for building up the community of believers (see 1 Cor 12:7; cp. Rom 12:6; 1 Cor 12:11).”
  16. Isaiah (Nonconformist/Puritan) “Matthew Henry on Isaiah 12:4: This is the second part of this evangelical song, and to the same purport with the former; there believers stir up themselves to praise God, here they invite and encourage one another to do it, and are contriving to spread his praise and draw in others to join with them in it. Observe, I. Who are here called upon to praise God - the inhabitants of Zion and Jerusalem, whom God had in a particular manner protected from Sennacherib's violence, Isa 12:6. Those that have received distinguishing favours from God ought to be most forward and zealous in praising him. The ”
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