Genesis 1:1-11:9: A Light to the Bible and a Lamp for Our Lives

OVERVIEW: The first eleven chapters of the Bible enrich and combine with many important New Testament passages to greatly increase our scriptural understanding and enlighten our lives. AUDIENCE: This book is not an initial introduction to the Bible for new Christians. It assumes familiarity with the Bible and general Christian terminology. It is intended for classes, Bible study groups, and the individual reader. The book is written as though the reader were in one of the author’s Bible study classes and is not overburdened with technical theological terms. CONTENTS: This Bible study is a guide to themes begun and principles demonstrated in the first eleven chapters of the Bible. These themes increase our understanding of other significant parts of Scripture. Particular emphasis is placed on key connections of the themes to New Testament texts. Some general biblical principles are presented and clearly illustrated in this study; such as, what the Father plans, the Son implements, and the Holy Spirit makes applicable to us. These themes and principles are extensively described, particularly in their relevance to the Second Person of the Trinity. These connections bring a more profound understanding of the various texts, which are often striking and sweeping. Figures are used for clarity of key concepts and appendices are provided for additional information. USE: This book is copyrighted, but teachers may make copies of up to 10% of the pages for their classes.