Introduction to Genesis by DR. Henry M. Morris
In a very real sense, the Book of Genesis is the most important book in the world, for it is the foundation upon which all the other 65 books of God's written Word have been based. When Jesus Christ, after His resurrection, gave a key Bible study to His disciples on the way to Emmaus, He began with Genesis!
"Beginning at Moses and all the prophets He expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself"(Luke 24:27). We would do well to follow His example. If we want to understand the the New Testament, we firs need to understand Genesis; the New Testament contains at leas 200 direct quotations or clear allusions to events described in Genesis- more than from any other book in the Old Testament.
All the great doctrines of Christianity- sin, atonement, grace, redemption, faith, justification, salvation, and many others- are first encountered in Genesis. The greatest doctrine of all- the special creation of all things by the eternal, self-existent God- is revealed in the very first chapter of Genesis, the foundation of all foundations.
It is hardly surprising, therefore, that the greatest attacks on the Bible have been directed against the integrity and authority of Genesis. Since the only alternative to creation is evolution, these attacks are all ultimately based on evolutionism, the assumption that this complex universe can somehow be explained apart from the infinite creative power of God.
The creation account in Genesis is supported by numerous other references throughout the Bible, and this is true for all the later events recorded in Genesis as well. To some degree, archaeological discoveries, as well as other ancient writings and traditions, also support these events, but the only infallibly correct record of creation and primeval history is the Book of Genesis. Its importance cannot be overestimated.
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