Tag: Genesis

365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 28

Jacob’s ladder dream, the focus of Genesis 28, beautifully illustrates the difference between Christianity and all other religions of the world.

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A Question on the Age of the Earth

To be true to God’s Word, is it necessary to believe that the Genesis account of creation refers to six literal 24-hour periods?

365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 21

Genesis 21 describes the birth of Isaac, Abraham’s growing faith, and the tension that develops between Sarah and Hagar (symbolizing the clash between law and grace).

365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 18

Three men, including an angel of the Lord (a manifestation of the preincarnate Christ), delivers the news to Abraham and Sarah that they will soon have a son, Isaac, who is the son of the covenant promise God made earlier to Abraham.

365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Genesis 15

In this key chapter in Genesis, God declares Abram/Abraham justified because of his faith in him, not because of any good works he did. We too are declared righteous on the same basis, by grace through faith in Christ.