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Why did God create man out of dust?
Hi P Wong,
Anytime I am faced with a question that starts with "why did God...?" I know that I am going to be in the realm of conjecture, unless God told us exactly why He did something. I do not find anywhere in scripture that He did explain why He created us out of dust. The only explanation that I may offer is that He wanted to keep us humble and relying on Him.
Psalm 103:14
14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.
The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
1 Corinthians 1:29
29 That no flesh should glory in his presence.
The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
Isaiah 64:8
8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
The King James Version, (Cambridge: Cambridge) 1769.
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Pastor Don Carpenter
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I believe that every word of the Bible is God-Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a litteral, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.
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I have been in the ministry almost 20 years. During this time, the Lord has used me as Senior Pastor, counsellor, youth pastor and generally in the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry.
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Professor at New England School of the Bible - Southington CT
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The Revival Chronicles
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BS in Bible Baptist Bible College of Clarks Summit, PA
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