The Deceitful Snake in Genesis 3
Who is the serpent of the Garden of Eden? What does he do? What are his aims? More importantly, who will defeat him?
Can Christians Intentionally Choose to Not Have Children? Addressing Three Arguments
What does the Bible say to married couples who choose intentional childlessness?
August Intermission: From the Beginning of Genesis to Progressive Covenantalism
As we move from Genesis 1–11 in August to Progressive Covenantalism in September, we are building a months-long foundation for Christian witness in the public square. But for this month, let’s answer the question: What is the epic storyline of Scripture?
The Early Chapters of Genesis Are a Powerful Evangelistic Tool
Just as God’s word brought forth all creation in the beginning, so now his word brings about new creation in Christ Jesus. Indeed, the fields are ripe for harvest and the Lord’s word does not return void, so here a few ways to evangelize using the opening chapters of Genesis.
How Genesis Helps Us Probe Life’s Big Questions
In the chorus of worldview voices that demand attention, one speaks a more powerful word, “In the Beginning, God…” See an example of how to engage non-believers through these first chapters of Genesis.
We Are Earth-Bounded Humans in Every Way
Does the current scientific consensus about the earth’s origin disprove the opening chapters of Genesis? A study in chronological snobbery and divine condescension.
2.38 Michael Carlino, David Schrock, Stephen Wellum • Interview • “The Noahic Covenant Reaffirms God’s Universal Demand on His Creation: A Progressive Covenantlist Response to David VanDrunen”
Are the opening chapters of Genesis simply a bland recitation of ancient history? Far from it! These chapters set the stage on which the grand drama of redemptive history will play itself out.
Generations of Blessing: How the Historicity of Genesis 1–11 Hits Home
Critical scholars want to split up Genesis 1–11 as myth and Genesis 12–50 as history. But there’s one major problem: the toledoth formula that supports and structures the book.
The Hermeneutical Problem of Genesis 1–11
In order to rightly understand the Bible, we must read it on its own terms. Failure to do so yields only unfaithful interpretation.
Where Did the Idea of “Millions of Years” Come From?
Today, the idea that the earth is billions of years old is often accepted wholesale and without challenge. But what is the origin of this widespread belief and just how convincing is it?
Theistic Evolution Is Not the Real Problem!
Even beyond the massive problems of theistic evolution, an old-earth view rejects, undermines, or minimizes Scripture’s clear teaching about when and how God created, the effects of God’s curse at the Fall, the teachings of Jesus related to the age of the creation, and the global flood.
2.37 Michael Carlino • Reading • “The Noahic Covenant Reaffirms God’s Universal Demand on His Creation: A Progressive Covenantalist Response to David VanDrunen”
Ideas have consequences, and, as we’ll see, how we read Genesis 1–11 impacts such fundamental questions as Who is man? and What is his mission?
