The Story of The Old Testament
The Old Testament focuses primarily on God’s relationship with the Jews, starting with his call of Abraham in Genesis 11:27-12:9. Abraham was 100 years old
The Old Testament focuses primarily on God’s relationship with the Jews, starting with his call of Abraham in Genesis 11:27-12:9. Abraham was 100 years old
The Bible tells us that God is in control of all of life’s circumstances. If God is not in complete control, then who/what is? Karl
Most of us do not pay much attention to these four children: Abraham’s Ishmael, Isaac’s Esau, Lot’s Moab and Ben-Ammi. First, let us consider Abraham’s
Terah had three sons: Abram, Nahor, and Haran (Genesis 11:26). Abram was probably born in Ur (near present day Basra in Iraq). He married Sarai
The narratives in Genesis 1-11 are highly figurative in their language. They introduce the story of God’s people which begins with the call of the
There are many key verses in the Bible. With the possible exception of John 3:16, no Bible verse is more crucial than Genesis 3:15. Please
The cosmos is not eternal because it is slowly dying. It is running out of usable energy. Matter is not eternal. Indeed, most stars take millions of years
God is God: self-existent, self-sufficient, and eternal. He is perfect in power, goodness, and wisdom. He alone is perfect. God has no beginning or end
God is God; humans are not gods. God created the inhabitants of the sea and the birds, as well as humans. Since humans are created
Imago Dei is Latin for “image of God.” It is a theological doctrine common to Jews, Christians, and some Muslims. The Book of Genesis is not
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