Genesis: The Book of Beginnings

Study Notes

Genesis is the "seedbed" of all important Bible doctrines and its message is for all people of all time periods.
The word "Genesis" means "beginnings" and it covers the beginnings of God, angels, Satan, sin, sickness, human life, family, worship, death, languages, nations, and Israel.

Moses is credited with writing Genesis and the four books that follow.
Christ and other New Testament writers also acknowledged Moses' authorship.
Moses was well-trained for the task, having been educated in "all the wisdom of the Egyptians" (Acts 7:22).
However, Moses needed to be inspired by the Holy Ghost to obtain unavailable details and information.

There is a precise and complete concurrence between the established facts of physical science and the first chapter of Genesis.
The book of Genesis remains a testimony to the miracle of divine inspiration, despite contradicting claims from atheists and humanists.

The six creative days did not require billions of years, but were intended as an example that man needs one rest day in every seven.
Each day was divided into periods of darkness and light, similar to a solar day.
The creation account is supported by scientific evidence, including the creation of the ocean, dry land, and plant life.

Day 1: God said, "Let there be light." The light of the first day was a diffused gleam that penetrated the vapor and the darkness.
Day 2: The water above was divided from the waters below, and the firmament was made.
Day 3: The ocean, dry land, and plant life were formed.
Day 4: The sun, moon, and stars became visible and began to function for the planet.
Day 5: Fish, insects, and birds were created.
Day 6: The earth brought forth three types of animals, and man was created in God's image.
Day 7: God ceased His creative work and ordained a time of rest.

God created man to give pleasure to Himself and to have a close, voluntary relationship with Him.
The divine purpose for creating man is expressed throughout the Bible, including in Revelation 4:11.

The biblical creation account seems to be in imminent danger of rejection by the proponents of evolution.
Evolutionary theory begins with matter and works upward, whereas the Bible begins with God and works down.
There are several theories of evolution, including "spontaneous generation" and "accidental creation," but none of them offer a solid explanation for the origin of life.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has been widely accepted, but even he later returned to his faith in the Bible.

Genesis is the "seedbed" of all important Bible doctrines and its message is for all people of all time periods.
The word "Genesis" means "beginnings" and it covers the beginnings of God, angels, Satan, sin, sickness, human life, family, worship, death, languages, nations, and Israel.

Moses is credited with writing Genesis and the four books that follow.
Christ and other New Testament writers also acknowledged Moses' authorship.
Moses was well-trained for the task, having been educated in "all the wisdom of the Egyptians" (Acts 7:22).
However, Moses needed to be inspired by the Holy Ghost to obtain unavailable details and information.

There is a precise and complete concurrence between the established facts of physical science and the first chapter of Genesis.
The book of Genesis remains a testimony to the miracle of divine inspiration, despite contradicting claims from atheists and humanists.

The six creative days did not require billions of years, but were intended as an example that man needs one rest day in every seven.
Each day was divided into periods of darkness and light, similar to a solar day.
The creation account is supported by scientific evidence, including the creation of the ocean, dry land, and plant life.

Day 1: God said, "Let there be light." The light of the first day was a diffused gleam that penetrated the vapor and the darkness.
Day 2: The water above was divided from the waters below, and the firmament was made.
Day 3: The ocean, dry land, and plant life were formed.
Day 4: The sun, moon, and stars became visible and began to function for the planet.
Day 5: Fish, insects, and birds were created.
Day 6: The earth brought forth three types of animals, and man was created in God's image.
Day 7: God ceased His creative work and ordained a time of rest.

God created man to give pleasure to Himself and to have a close, voluntary relationship with Him.
The divine purpose for creating man is expressed throughout the Bible, including in Revelation 4:11.

The biblical creation account seems to be in imminent danger of rejection by the proponents of evolution.
Evolutionary theory begins with matter and works upward, whereas the Bible begins with God and works down.
There are several theories of evolution, including "spontaneous generation" and "accidental creation," but none of them offer a solid explanation for the origin of life.
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution has been widely accepted, but even he later returned to his faith in the Bible.