The Amish affirm the straightforward reading of Genesis 1:1-2 as describing God's creation of all things ex nihilo (out of nothing). The opening words state God's absolute creative power and sovereignty. God spoke, and all things came into being.

The Amish do not engage in detailed scientific debates about evolution. Their approach is to read Scripture plainly and affirm God's role as Creator. All creation is God's handiwork and humanity is created in God's image. This shapes the Amish understanding of God's lordship.