'Survey of Genesis' Tagged Posts

'Survey of Genesis' Tagged Posts

Survey of Genesis: Chapter 3

Click/tap for printable version Beginning in Genesis 3 sin becomes a primary player in rest of the Bible story. The redemption of man through the sacrifice of Jesus is the story of the Bible, and Genesis 3 explains the reason why such a plan for man’s redemption was necessary. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN (3:1-7) Without explanation of his origin or nature, Moses begins writing about “the serpent” and his craftiness (1). Eve responds to the serpent that God has given…

Survey of Genesis: Chapters 1-2

Click/tap for printable version This section will cover the creation of the world and all that is in it, including the details of the creation of Adam and Eve. Also, brief time will be given to some false theories of theistic evolution. INTRODUCTION TO THE CREATION WEEK (1:1-2) “God” – Elohim – “the name of God which stresses His majesty and omnipotence” (Henry M. Morris, The Genesis Record, p. 39). God “created” – bara – to call into existence that…

Survey of Genesis: Introduction

Click/tap for printable version As we embark on a study of the book of beginnings, there are several facts underpinning our study that we will not take the time to prove, though we believe they are provable: the Bible is inspired of God, it accurately records real history, it is God’s complete and final revelation of his will for mankind, it is the final authority on all spiritual and religious subjects, and it can be understood by common people. BACKGROUND…