The document provides background information on the biblical book of Genesis. It notes that Genesis establishes the foundation for all of Bible history and doctrine by covering creation, the fall of man, the flood, and the early lineages including Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. The document also compares the beginning and ending themes of Genesis and Revelation, noting similarities between the accounts of creation, the garden of Eden, and God's presence at the start and finish of the biblical narrative.

1. Genesis In the beginning ray-sheeth' God el-o-heem' created baw-raw' the ayth heavens shaw-mah'-yim, shaw-meh' and the ayth earth eh'-rets Gen. 1:1

2. The Book of Beginnings All that is to be developed later in scripture is planted in Genesis. It serves as the introduction to the Pentateuch and all other scripture. Genesis importance may be seen in that it is quoted more than 60 times in the N.T. Genesis means, Origin; Source; Generation; Birth.

3. Genesis Moses is believed to be the one who compiled this book, even though in scripture he is never mentioned to have written it. Moses is believed to have utilized older written sources, oral tradition and things directly revealed to him by God. Genesis

4. Genesis can clearly be divided into two main parts – Chap. 1-11 & 12-50. First section (Chap. 1-11) is arranged around four outstanding events. Second part (12-50) is arranged around four outstanding persons. Tying them all together is the idea of the Sovereignty of God. Genesis

5. Genesis The Book of Genesis is not a Complete or universal history of the world or mankind It is rather the first chapter in the history of the saving of mankind from sin and eternal loss. Genesis in 12 Words : 4 Events: Creation, Sin, Flood, Nations 4 People: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph

6. Contribution of the Book of Genesis to the Bible: It is the Foundation of ALL Bible history and doctrine. This sweeping panorama from Eden to Ur to Haran to Canaan to Egypt covers more time than the rest of the Bible; and it introduces all that is to follow. It helps us in the study of the Book of Revelation because the first 3 chapters of the Bible are so closely related to the last 3 chapters of the Bible.

7. GENESIS REVELATION In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth 1:1 I saw a new heaven and a new earth 21:1 The darkness he called night 1:5 There shall be no night there 21:25 God made the two great lights (sun and moon) 1:16 The city has no need of the sun or the moon 21:23 In the day you eat of it you shall surely die 2:17 And there shall no longer be any death 21:4 Satan appears as the deceiver of mankind 3:1 Satan disappears from the scene forever 20:10 A garden into which defilement entered 3:6-7 A city into which defilement will never enter 21:27 I will greatly multiply your pain 3:16 No longer any mourning, or crying, or pain 21:4 Cursed is the ground because of you 3:17 There shall no longer be any curse 22:3 They were driven from God’s presence 3:24 They shall see the face of Deity 22:4 Access to the tree of life disinherited in Adam 3:24 Access to the tree of life reinstated in Christ 22:14