Genesis Research Paper

It is often acknowledged that if you know of the creation of the world – as outlined in Genesis – you must also know of the first created man and woman, Adam and Eve. The first father and mother on earth gave way to many nations through the fruits of Eve’s womb, and the accounts within Genesis tell of the heritage they left behind on earth. It all begins with Abram, a man like no other – blessed by God, and prepared for great things within his lifetime. In chapter 12 of Genesis, Abram is receiving the call of the Lord. He is told he will become a great nation, as well as blessed among all those on earth (12:1-3). Surely all of the Lord’s faithful followers long to hear something such as this! At the time of the Lord’s calling on Abram’s life, he was seventy-five years old; certainly not a young man following God’s call on his life. As he follows …show more content…
We also clearly see how the Lord continues to allow us to extend grace to one another, even though difficult and seemingly impossible circumstances occur. Though we know of the sacrifice Jesus Christ made on the cross regarding these sins we have committed, it is puzzling to attempt to understand how the Old Testament people would have understood grace freely extended, other than through their own relationships. Therefore, this is the question which arises: how might have Old Testament believers understood the message of grace, unless it was revealed through the Lord’s example in His covenantal promises to His people? Time and again, we see how God did not remove His covenant from His people – even during their sinful acts – as He sought to fulfill the promises He had made to them. Through this example of unconditional love and acceptance, early believers were able to clearly see the Lord’s strong message of grace extended unto