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Genesis
By Thulung | May 30, 2009
Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament which is part of the Holy Bible, the Holy Scriptures. The Word Genesis simply means “In the beginning” or “to begin with” to be more simple it means creation, the begining of all things by God. Genesis is the book for us to find the answers to our questions about Creator, creation, who we are, what we are and why we are here on this earth. It is the book that simplyfies the basics about life and death, sin and redemption, good and evil, present and future.
Genesis is basically divided into two (2) major parts: From chapter 1-11 it introduces us to our God and Creator and shows our relationship with Him. From chapter 12-50 it shows us God dealings with mankind through covenant or Holy promise to all mankind and even to some specific people like Abraham. In Genesis, God also reveals us His purpose in creation and our purpose of being on this earth and we being called into His eternal purpose in Christ Jesus.
In Genesis:
Origin of the physical universe: 1:1-2:3
Origin of humankind: 2:3-25
Origin of sin: 3:1-24
Origin of death: 4:1-26
Origin of judgement: 5:1-9:28
The Great Flood and Noah: 6:1-9:17
Origin of peoples and cultures: 10:1-11:32
Revelation of purpose through Abraham 12:1-25:8
Revelation of purpose through Isaac 21:3-28:6
Revelation of purpose through Jacob 25:26-37:1
Revelation of purpose through Joseph 39:1-50:26
Topics: Books of the Bible |
