Finding Truth in God's Word
The beginning of this chapter can be confusing. It begins with references to “the sons of God”, “the daughters of men”, and their children the “Nephilim”. Use of these names, without any further explanation, suggests an existing knowledge of whom they refer. When human beings began to increase in number on the earth and daughters were... Continue Reading →
I couldn't have been less interested when my parents started to research our family ancestry. When I was younger I failed to see the importance of learning about my ancestors. As far as I was concerned, their history had nothing to do with my present life. But as I've gotten older I now understand that... Continue Reading →
The story of Cain and Able is well known for being the first murder. Yet, the entire story has applications meant for our lives in the current day. The chapter begins by reminding that childbearing is a gift from God. Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said,... Continue Reading →
Immediately after creation, mankind's relationships were in perfect harmony, both with each other and with God. There was no fear and nothing to hide because there was openness and purity in these relationships. God never disappoints us when we rely on him to satisfy our needs. Sadly, this never stops us from wanting more. Even... Continue Reading →
The first chapter of Genesis describes the occurrences during the first six days of creation. Strangely, the seventh day is not included and instead made the beginning of second chapter. Thus the heavens and the earth were completed in all their vast array.By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so... Continue Reading →