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Enoch, The Man Who Walked With God

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  • James Admiraal

If there is one person mentioned in the Bible who has always intrigued Christians, it is Enoch. Especially that comment made about him in Genesis 5:24, "and he was not, for God took him," has struck Bible readers and led them to wonder what kind of man Enoch was and what God did for him.

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God Made the Stars Also

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  • A. J. Monty White

The data on the speed of light and the distance of stars from the world is spellbinding. But all this is the fruit of the infinite wisdom and knowledge of God. This article reflects on all this, as a meditation on Genesis 1 (and Psalm 8).

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Left Behind by Grace Alone

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  • Chris Donato

The article addresses a few themes from the account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. These include being lured by the sinful luxuries of this world, and the need to be alert in the face of the impending judgment of God. Above all this, the article shows that it is by God's grace that some are left behind while others are swept away in judgment.

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Sodom and Gomorrah

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

The article revisits the great sins of Sodom and Gomorrah, seeking to understand the nature of the sexual sins committed there. This is done as a warning and instruction to believers to teach them that environment does matter and what people desire in their hearts is of great importance. Main texts referenced include Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, and Leviticus 20:13.

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Christ the Conqueror

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  • Charles H. Spurgeon

The article is an attempt to discover the gospel message that can be found in Genesis 3:15. Thus the article finds in this verse alone both salvation and judgment, the blessing and the curse, all to be effected through the seed of the woman.

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Can Snakes Talk?

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  • Derek W. H. Thomas

The article addresses history of redemption from the Old to the New Testament. It sees Genesis 3:15 as the starting point.

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Eve: The Mother of All Living

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  • Elina Vander Zwaag

This article takes a look at the life of Eve, the mother of all living.

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The Gospel and Genesis

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  • Robert Beckett

This article shows that without the book of Genesis, the gospel will not make sense and will be unnecessary.

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Jesus and Genesis

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  • Robert Beckett

This article shows that we should read Genesis as Jesus read it—as historical fact.

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The Structure of the Book of Genesis

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  • Marten H. Woudstra

This article discusses the structure of the book of Genesis. 

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Toledoth and the Structure of Genesis

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article discusses the structure of Genesis, commonly known as connected to the ten uses of the word toledoth, "generations."

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Heavenizing Earth: Eschatology in the Beginning

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  • John Barach

This article argues that eschatology was introduced already in Genesis 1.

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Why Genesis Matters

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  • Peter J. Leithart

This article explains why the first chapters of Genesis are important. It offers a God who speaks and is interactive in time. Human beings are placed in this harmonious world to rule as images in God's cosmic temple.

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Genesis 1:14-2:3 – The Creator in Creation (Part 3)

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  • Andrew Bittner

This article is an exposition of Genesis 1:14-Genesis 2:3.

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Genesis 1:3-13 – The Creator in Creation (Part 2)

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  • Andrew Bittner

This article is an exposition of Genesis 1:3-13.

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Genesis 1:1-2 – The Creator in Creation (Part 1)

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  • Andrew Bittner

This article offers an exposition of Genesis 1:1-2.

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Did God Create Chaos? Unresolved Tension in Genesis 1:1-2

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  • Robin L. Routledge

Did the Old Testament make use of imagery found in other ancient Near Eastern texts and portray creation as God’s victory over, and transformation of chaos. The article indicates that this understanding is often associated with the expression "tohu wabohu" (Hebr. in Gen. 1:2), translated as"formless and empty," and that many interpretations of Genesis 1:1-2 imply that this chaos existed before God began his work as Creator.

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The Last Four Days of Creation-Week (Continued)

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  • H. C. Hoeksema

Believing the account of creation as recorded in Genesis 1 is not contrary to reason; believing in evolution is contrary to reason. This article shows how this is so by looking at the fourth day of creation, recorded in Genesis 1:14-19, and the purpose of this creation.

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Genesis 1:1-2:3 Is Not Poetry and It Is Historical

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  • Scott Newling

This article provides some basic but important reasons why Genesis 1:1-Genesis 2:3 is not poetry and is historical.

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The Last Four Days of Creation-Week (Conclusion)

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  • Homer C. Hoeksema

Believing the account of creation as recorded in Genesis 1 is not contrary to reason; believing in evolution is contrary to reason. This article shows how this is so by looking at the sixth day of creation, focusing on the creation of the woman, recorded in Genesis 1:27 and Genesis 2:18.

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The Creation of Man

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article considers man's creation in the image of God.

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The Six Days of Creation

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article exposits and reflects upon the record of God's work of creation in Genesis 1.

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God Changed Chaos into Cosmos

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article discusses Genesis 1:2-5, as well as what is to be our response to creation.

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In the Beginning God

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article reflects on Genesis 1:1.

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The Bible Story Handbook – God Created Light, God Created the World around Us, God Made Animals

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  • John H. Walton, Kim E. Walton

This chapter is a guide for reading and interpreting Genesis 1:1-5, 6-13, and 14-19 as part of the biblical narrative and the creation story.

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Genesis 1:3-5 - The First Day

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  • Cornelis van Dam

This article on Genesis 1:3-5 is about light and the sun on the first day of God's creation.

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Genesis 1 - Genesis 1 in context

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  • Frederika G. Oosterhoff

This article looks at Genesis 1 in its historical context. It treats Genesis1 as history, and looks at the differences of how the nations around Israel viewed creation. It also looks at the question of Genesis 1 and science (faith and science).

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Genesis 2:5–6: Wet or Dry?

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  • Derek Kidner

This article considers the best translation and interpretation of Genesis 2:5-6. The discussion revolves around whether these verses describe a dry or a wet world.

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"Not Yet Made" or "Newly Made": A Note on Genesis 2:6

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  • L. Paul Trudinger

This article is an exegetical consideration of Genesis 2:6.

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Genesis 2:24 – Marriage: God's Gift

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  • Kenneth D. Macleod

This article reflects on marriage, from the vantagepoint of Genesis 2:24.

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Paradise the First

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  • Homer C. Hoeksema

In looking at the account of Paradise, this article argues that the record of Genesis 2 and Genesis 3 is historical.

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Genesis 2:24-25 – They Became One Flesh

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Genesis 2:24-25, which is about union and intimacy within marriage.

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Genesis 2:21-23 – And God Created Woman

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article considers the creation of Eve, recorded in Genesis 2:21-23.

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Genesis 2:18-20 – The Search Begins for a Suitable Helper for Man

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Genesis 2:18-20, where Adam named the animals, but could not find a suitable helper among them.

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Genesis 2:8-17 – The Garden of Eden

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article interprets Genesis 2:8-17, the record of pre-fall life in the Garden of Eden.

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The Day of Rest and Gladness

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article starts by considering the Sabbath rest instituted in Genesis 2:1-3, moves to considering its use in the Old Testament, and discusses the change of the day of rest from the seventh to the first, concluding with reasons to keep the Sabbath day today.

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Immanuel in Our Place – Paradise Gained and Lost: Sacred Space from the Beginning

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  • Tremper Longman III

Chapter 1 gives an overview of theological motifs in Genesis 2 and Genesis 3: man as image of God, sacred space, the Garden of Eden, evil, and sin. A text to be noted in particular is Ezekiel 31:8. The chapter ends with questions for further reflection.

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Revelation, History, Theodicy Aspects of Genesis 1

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  • Barend Kamphuis

This article looks at the theory of evolution in light of Genesis. It looks at Genesis 1 as revelation, history, and God's way of justifying himself against evil, and thereby shows that evolution has no room, but creation by God does.

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Genesis 2:19-20 - Did Adam Have Enough Time to Name All the Animals?

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  • Paulin Bédard

This article looks at the naming of animals by Adam as recorded in Genesis 2:19-20.

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Genesis 2:10-14 – Some Thoughts on the Rivers of Paradise

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  • Nicolaas H. Gootjes

This article on Genesis 2:10-14 is about the rivers that were found in the garden of Eden.

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Genesis 2:8 - The First Gardener on Earth!

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  • Cornelius VanSpronsen

From Genesis 2:8 this article shows the wonderful provision of God for his children by placing them in a garden made by Him

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Genesis 2:3 - Our World: A Home or Prison?

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  • Paul Aasman

This article on Genesis 2:3 is about work and rest and the blessing of God.

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Adam a Determinative Hermeneutic in the Bible

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  • Dave Jenkins

This article argues that our understanding of Adam and the Genesis account is crucial for Bible interpretation. Denying Adam as a real person in real history has devastating consequences on our understanding of the Bible, of mankind, sin, salvation, and other topics. This article demonstrates how this is so.

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Adam a Determinative Hermeneutic in the Bible

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  • Dave Jenkins

This article argues that our understanding of Adam and the Genesis account is crucial for Bible interpretation. Denying Adam as a real person in real history has devastating consequences on our understanding of the Bible, of mankind, sin, salvation, and other topics. This article demonstrates how this is so.

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Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 18 Jacob Tells His Sons About the Future

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  • Mark vander Hart

This article is a bible study on Genesis 47:29-31 and Genesis 49.

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Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 17 By Faith Jacob Blessed Joseph's Sons

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  • Mark vander Hart

This article is a bible study on Genesis 48. Focus Jacob blessing his sons. 

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Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 16 Israel and Sons Sojourn in Egypt

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  • Mark vander Hart

This article is a bible study on Genesis 37:2-11, 31-35. Focus is on Israel journey to Egypt. 

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Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 15 The History of the Older Brother, Esau

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  • Mark vander Hart

This article is a bible study on Genesis 36:1-37:1. Focus is on Esau and the line of the Edomites. 

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Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 12 Jacob and Esau Meet Again as Brothers

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  • Mark vander Hart

This article is a bible study on Genesis 33, when Jacob meets Esau. 

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Bible Studies on Jacob: Lesson 11 Jacob Wrestles with a "Mysterious Stranger" at Peniel

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  • Mark vander Hart

This article is a bible study on Genesis 32:22-32, when Jacob wrestles with God. 

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The Fifth and Sixth Plague: God Opposes Egypt-Pharaoh Read Exodus 9:1-12

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  • Mark J. Stromberg

In the fifth plague and sixth plague in Egypt, God struck Egypt with the death of livestock and boils. What is the significance of these plagues? From Exodus 9:1-12 this article explains the significance of these two plagues. 

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Abraham in the Land of the Philistines Genesis 20

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 20, which tells us about Abraham's sin of lying when he was in the land of the Philistines.

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The Tempting of Abraham Genesis 22:1-10

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 22:1-10, when Abraham was tested by God, calling him to sacrifice his son Isaac.

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The Life of Abraham: The Sending Away of Hagar and Ishmael by Abraham Genesis 21:14-21

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 21:14-21, when Abraham was instructed to send Hagar and Ishmael away.

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The Life of Abraham: The Birth of Isaac and His Weaning Genesis 21:1-13

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 21:1-13, when Abraham received Isaac, the child of the promise.

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The Life of Abraham: Abraham Makes a Covenant with Abimelech Genesis 21:22-34

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 21:22-34, when Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech.

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Abraham and Isaac on Mount Moriah Genesis 22:11-24

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focused on Genesis 22:11-24, showing how Abraham experienced God’s providence when God provided a lamb in the place of Isaac.

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The First Church-Centered Confession of Faith

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Genesis 3:20 records Adam’s confession of faith. This article explains that this faith was rooted in the gospel of God.

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Advent and the First Gospel Promise

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Genesis 3:15 is called the first gospel promise, and this article gives three reasons why.

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A Panoramic View Genesis 3:15 Shows History’s Sweep in Embryo

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  • Peter Bloomfield

This article explains how Genesis 3:15 is not only the first announcement of the gospel, but is also a window through which we see the whole of history that speaks about the sovereignty of God, the power of his grace, and the justice and victory he brings.

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The Fall of Our First Parents

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  • Homer C. Hoeksema

This article focuses on the role of Satan in Genesis 3.

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The Temptation Narrative of Genesis 3:1-6: A Prelude to the Pentateuch and the History of Israel

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  • Martin Emmrich

In this study the story of the temptation of Adam and Eve is placed in the wider context as a prelude to the Pentateuch. The article wants to demonstrate its significance for Israel as the people of God. It sees the two trees in the Garden of Eden as part of retribution theology functioning in the same way as the blessing and curse of Moses.

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Genesis 3:22-24 – Man Banished from God

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Genesis 3:22-24, which tells of man's banishment from the garden of Eden.

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Genesis 3:8-19 – The Aftermath of the Fall

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Genesis 3:8-19, which includes the mother promise, or protevangelium.

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Genesis 3:1-7 – The Words of the Crafty Serpent

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is an exposition of Genesis 3:1-7.

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The Cainite Character of Our Culture

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  • R. Fowler White

It is becoming more of a reality that we are facing a Cainite culture, following the footsteps of Cain. Based on Genesis 4:16-24, this article argues that a Caninite culture is one that denies God's presence, godly virtues, godly worship, and godly fear.

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Augustine on the Creation Days

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  • Louis Lavallee

What was Augustine's view of the creation days in Genesis 1? This essay considers Augustine's views in the context of his broader view of creation.

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Creation: Why, How, and When Did God Create the Universe?

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  • Mike Boling

Why did God create the earth? From Genesis 1:1 this article answers three questions about creation: How did God create? When did He create? Why did He create?

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Is Genesis 1 Literal, Literalism, or Literalistic?

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  • Simon Turpin

This article will argue that when we read Genesis 1 in its context, it should be understood as a historical account that teaches that God created everything in six 24-hour days. It also argues that the grammatical-historical interpretation should be the principle of interpretation on the creation account.

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Interpretation of the Genesis Creation Narrative

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  • Mike Boling

How should Genesis 1-Genesis 2 be interpreted? This article evaluates four approaches to the interpretation of these chapters: the gap theory, theistic evolution, old earth creationism, and young earth creationism.

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Adam a Determinative Hermeneutic in the Bible

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  • Dave Jenkins

This article argues that our understanding of Adam and the Genesis account is crucial for Bible interpretation. Denying Adam as a real person in real history has devastating consequences on our understanding of the Bible, of mankind, sin, salvation, and other topics. This article demonstrates how this is so.

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Did Bible Authors Believe in a Literal Genesis?

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  • Terry Mortenson

What kind of literature is Genesis 1-11? This question is crucial for the interpretation of Genesis 1-11. Therefore to answer the question one must ask: how did the biblical authors treat this? This article concludes that we should take Genesis 1–11 as straightforward, accurate, literal history because Jesus, the apostles, and all the other biblical writers did so.

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God's Covering on Man's Nakedness

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  • Mike Boling

Why did God cover the nakedness of Adam and Eve? Based on Genesis 3:21, this article shows that God provided the covering for the nakedness of Adam and Eve to demonstrate his grace.

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The Triumph of Divine Grace

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  • Joel R. Beeke

Looking at Genesis 3, this article shows how after the fall of man, God's grace overcame the sinfulness of man through the promise of redemption.

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The Creation Account in Genesis 1:1-3

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  • Bruce K. Waltke

The question of origins is important for the identity of man and his worldview. The creation account as recorded in Genesis 1:1-3 has been challenged from three perspectives. This article examines these three challenges. It also evaluates the restitution theory, which tries to explain the chaos of Genesis 1:1-3. It shows the importance of the Genesis account by pointing to the theology of creation.

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Overcoming Sin in the Power of Christ

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  • Alida Leistra

From Genesis 4:7, this article shows that God provides his children strength to fight against sin.

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Genesis 3:15 - The Gospel in Eden

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  • Stan K. Evers

The fall of Adam and Eve did not come as a surprise to God. Looking at Genesis 3:15 and 3:21, this article shows how God is in control of bringing the promise of the gospel.

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Genesis 3:20 - And Adam Called Her Eve

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  • John Blankespoor

This article on Genesis 3:20 is about the promise of life that God gives and that Adam believed.

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Genesis 3:20 - Adam named His Wife Eve

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  • Carl Vermeulen

This article on Genesis 3:20 is about the beautiful words of faith Adam spoke when naming his wife Eve.

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Genesis 3:9 - Where Art Thou?

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  • J. Lewis

The question to Adam in paradise ("Where are you?" Genesis 3:9) speaks more of a condition than a place.

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Genesis 4 - Cain and His Offering

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  • Bruce K. Waltke

In Genesis 4 we read about God rejecting Cain's offering and accepting Abel's offering. Why did God reject Cain's offering? This article answers this question.

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The Life of Abraham: His Servant in the House of Bethuel Genesis 24:32-60

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:32-60, about the meeting between Abraham’s servant and Bethuel, when Eliezer met Rebekah’s family.

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The Life of Abraham: His Servant Arrives in Haran Genesis 24:10-31

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:10-31: how God provided a wife for Abraham’s son Isaac through the prayer of Eliezer his servant.

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Abraham's Servant Returns with a Bride for Isaac Genesis 24:61-67

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:61-67: when Abraham’s servant brings Rebekah, the wife of Isaac, as he was sent by Abraham.

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Abraham's Death and Burial Genesis 25:7-11

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 25:7-11, about the death and burial of Abraham.

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The Life of Abraham: Abraham's Commission to His Eldest Servant Genesis 24:1-10

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 24:1-10, about when Abraham sent Eliezer his servant to look for a wife for his son, Isaac.

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Abraham Mourns the Death of Sarah Genesis 23

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  • A. M. Den Boer

This article is a Bible study on the life of Abraham, focusing on Genesis 23, about when Abraham lost his wife Sarah.

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Rediscovering Prayer: The Day That Prayer Began

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  • Gary J. Millar

From Genesis 4:24-25 this article shows that prayer is rooted in the gospel.

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Genesis 4:1-7 – Is There Any Hope for Big Sinners?

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  • Greg MacDonald

Looking at Genesis 4:1-7, this article shows how God comes with the promise of the gospel to a sinner like Cain. It shows that the gospel is sufficient to deal with all sins.

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Genesis 4:17-24: A Case-Study in Eisegesis

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  • Maarten J. Paul

This article wants to examine how commentators over the centuries have interpreted Genesis 4:17-24. It asks how far their views reflect the influence of the cultures to which they belonged. Particular attention is paid to early and medieval Jewish commentators. This is followed by a representative selection from the Christian exegetical traditions.

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The Prediluvian Period: The Development of Cain’s Line

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  • H. C. Hoeksema

From Genesis 4 this article traces the development of Cain’s generation. It points to the development of heathenism and how it spreads.

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An Amazing Conversation

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  • John Henderson

This article discusses Genesis 4:1-16 from a counselling perspective. It gets to the root of Cain's problem—his heart—and shows how sin progresses from there.

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Genesis 4:17-22 – The Prediluvian Period: A Significant Genealogy - Chronology

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  • Homer C. Hoeksema

This article looks at the genealogy and chronology of Genesis 4:17-22 and its relation to the flood.

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Genesis 4 – The Prediluvian Period: The Curse upon Cain

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  • Homer C. Hoeksema

Cain received God’s curse as his sentence. From Genesis 4 this article looks at Cain’s crime, trial and conviction.

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Genesis 4 – Abel and His Sacrifice

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  • Kenneth D. Macleod

This article discusses Abel and his sacrifice, also from the perspective of Hebrews 11.

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Genesis 4:1-5 – Worship, Accepted and Rejected

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  • Geoff Thomas

Does it really matter how we worship God? This article comments on the matter through the lens of the account of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1-5.

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The Days of Creation: An Historical Survey of Interpretation

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  • Jack P. Lewis

How should the days of Genesis 1 be understood? Lewis presents a historical survey of how these days have been interpreted in Scripture, early Jewish interpretations, early Christian interpreters, allegorical interpretation, literal interpretation, rabbinic interpretation, etc.

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Structure, Style and Context as a Key to Interpreting Jacob's Encounter at Peniel

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  • Edward M. Curtis

What is the role of structure, style, and context in the interpretation of historical narrative in Scripture? The role of these aspects is considered in the interpretation of Genesis 32:22-32 where Jacob wrestled with the angel at Peniel.

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An Exegetical Study of Genesis 6:1-4

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  • Leroy Birney

This paper reflects on the connection between Genesis 6:1-4 and its preceding context and presents an exegetical study of those four verses.

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Rhythms of Grace – The Song of Eden

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  • Mike Cosper

This book is a challenge to worship leaders to discover how the gospel reshapes every dimension and element of worship. The author makes the bold statement that the gospel is the story of worship. In Chapter 1 he starts to tell that story at Genesis 2 in the Garden of Eden. Worship is rooted in the eternal love of God.

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In prayer it is better to have a heart with no words, than to have words with no heart. John Bunyan
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