In The Beginning Series #1
November 1, 2009

“In the beginning…God”

Genesis 1:1-2:3

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Background of Genesis

author: although the author of the book does not identify himself, most scholars credit Moses with writing (or at least compiling) the first 5 books of the Old Testament. This would mean Genesis is dated between 1446 to 1406 BC.

theme: a book about beginnings. A book about relationships, primarily the relationship of God to  humanity. A book which presents God as the one true God, and emphasizes his sovereignty.

What it says…
Genesis 1:1-2:3

Objections
A few things to consider:

1. Critically evaluate your worldview (What you believe and why you believe it)

2. Admit that every worldview is based on faith

3. Evaluate how your worldview causes you to think/act/treat others

What it means

(the implications of a Biblical worldview)

·         We live in a God-centred universe

·         “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” Genesis 1:1

·         the world God created is Good

·         Life is valuable

·         There is a greater purpose to this world (including us)

Want to investigate more?

Books:

· The Reason For God; belief in the age of skepticism, by Timothy Keller. Penguin Books, 2008

See Dr Keller give a synopsis of the book online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxup3OS5ZhQ

· Science and Evidence for Design in the Universe, by Michael Behe. Ignatius Press, 2000

 · The Edge of Evolution; The Search for Darwinism’s Limits, by Michael Behe. Free Press, 2007

Video:

· The Privileged Planet, by Guillermo Gonzalez and Jay W. Richards available online at http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=5488284265590289530&ei=WubpSsroBIvGqwKVxfX3DA&q=%22the+privileged+planet%22&hl=en#

Further Biblical Questions:

· Was Jesus involved in the Creation? Read John 1:1-13, Colossians 1:15-17, and Hebrews 1:1-2