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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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