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a. The Hebrew word translated “hovering” (rachaph) suggests careful tending (cf. Deut. 32.11). The Spirit of God tended the new creation preparing it to move from formlessness to order, from darkness to light. Gen. 1.2 – “with a divine wind ” b. The Spirit’s role in physical creation is similar to the Spirit’s role in “new creation” (salvation) (see John 3). John 3.8 – The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.

2. The Spirit is the Breath of God which brings humanity to life.

a. The first human being, Gen. 2.7

b. All human beings, Job 33.4, 6

B. The Spirit is intimately involved with sustaining life in the world.

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T heology and E th i c s

1. The Doctrine of Providence

a. Definition: Providence comes from the word provide . Through his providence God sustains, governs, and protects the life that he gave the earth and guides it toward the end for which it was created.