Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 10: Abrahamic Covenant: Forerunner of the Gospel Having explored creation, the fall, regeneration, and God’s design for marriage, we now come to a pivotal moment in Genesis, and indeed in redemptive history: the call of Abraham and the establishment of the Abrahamic Covenant. This covenant forms the very foundation…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 9: God’s Design For Marriage After exploring the profound themes of creation, the fall, and regeneration, we now turn our attention to another foundational doctrine established in Genesis: God’s design for marriage. This divine institution, far from being a mere human convention, is rooted in God’s creative purpose and…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 8: The Doctrine of Regeneration, Part 2 In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Regeneration, we examined how the Flood was God’s initial act of cosmic renewal, cleansing a corrupted world. We also noted Jesus’s use of “regeneration” to refer to a future, even more encompassing, renewal. Now,…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 7: The Doctrine of Regeneration Having explored the fall of man and the nature of sin, we now turn to a doctrine of immense hope: Regeneration. This concept, fundamentally about renewal, finds its earliest expression in the devastating, yet redemptive, event of the Flood. Our primary texts are Genesis…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 6: The Seed of the Serpent In our journey through the foundational doctrines of Genesis, we have covered Creation, the Doctrine of Man, and the Fall. Now, we turn our attention to one of the most enigmatic and crucial prophecies in Scripture, found in Genesis 3:15. This verse introduces…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 5: The Doctrine of the Fall of Man – The Nature of Sin In our previous article, we introduced the Doctrine of the Fall, recognizing it as the origin of humanity’s sinful condition. We highlighted the presence of evil in the Garden before humanity’s sin and examined the symbolic…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 4: The Doctrine of the Fall of Man – The Sin Committed in the Garden In our continuing exploration of Genesis as the bedrock of biblical doctrines, we now confront one of the most sobering yet essential truths: the fall of humanity. Our understanding of sin, evil, and our…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 3: The Doctrine of Man (Continued) In our previous discussion on the Doctrine of Man, we established humanity as God’s unique creation, made in His image, as male and female, and as living persons. We now delve deeper into the nature of this “living person,” exploring a fundamental question:…
Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines
Part 2: The Doctrine of Man In our previous article, we explored the grand Doctrine of Creation, establishing God as the sole, sovereign Creator of all things ex nihilo. As we delve into the second foundational doctrine in our series, “Genesis: The Foundation of Biblical Doctrines,” we turn our attention…