Bible: Universe was created, had a beginning
Genesis (1:1) In the beginning, God, created the Heavens and the Earth. NIV

Isaiah (42:5) This is what God the LORD says--he who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and all that comes out of it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it:NIV

Hebrews (11:3) By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. NIV

John (1:3) Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. NIV

Colossians (1:16) For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. (1:17) He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. NIV

Ephesians (1:4) For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love NIV

1 Peter (1:20) He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. NIV

Proverbs (8:22) The LORD brought me [wisdom] forth as the first of his works, before his deeds of old; (8:23) I was appointed from eternity, from the beginning, before the world began. NIV

John (17:5) And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began. NIV

Revelation (4:11) You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.. NIV

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