Sermons on Genesis
Heaven on Earth
God’s plan includes a perfect place with a unique relationship between God and mankind. We see that plan at beginning of the bible. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. …and the end Revelation 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea no longer existed. 2 I also saw the Holy City, new Jerusalem, coming down out of…
Covenants
Luke 22:14-18 Covenant – An unchangeable legal agreement between God and man that stipulates the condition of the agreement. – W. Gruden A covenant relationship is a partnership. God makes a promise. Humans make a commitment. 4 Old Testament Covenants Covenant with Noah Genesis 9:11 Covenant with Abraham Genesis 12:1-3 Covenant with Israel Exodus 19:3-6 Covenant with David 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Jeremiah 31:31 God continually pursues mankind regardless of our choices. God relies on Himself to fulfill His promise. God’s…
Image of God
Colossians 1:15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. In ancient bible times Kings often referred to themselves as the Image of God They claimed to be God. They told people what to do. They ordered things to be made. They defined good and evil. Exodus 20:4 Do not make an idol for yourself, whether in the shape of anything in the heavens above or on the earth below or in the waters under the…