Genesis: The Foundation of Divine Revelation
Genesis is the foundation of Divine Revelation and the seed-plot of the whole Bible.
E.W. Bullinger emphasizes the foundational importance of the book of Genesis in understanding the entire Bible, as it serves as the seed-plot of God's Word and the basis of Divine Revelation. The historical facts in Genesis are confirmed by Divine authority, with numerous references in the New Testament validating its significance and truth. Genesis, along with the Book of the Law, is attributed to Moses, underscoring its foundational role in Scripture and its connection to subsequent inspiration.
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This Is Appendix 2 From The Companion Bible.
Genesis is the seed-plot of the whole Bible. It is essential to the true understanding of its every part. It is the foundation on which Divine Revelation rests; and on which it is built up. It is not only the foundation of all Truth, but it enters into, and forms part of, all subsequent inspiration; and is at once the warp and woof of Holy Writ.
Genesis is quoted or referred to sixty times in the New Testament; and Divine authority is set like a seal on its historical facts. See Matthew 19:4-6; 24:37-39. Mark 7:4, 10; 10:3-8. Luke 11:49-51; 17:26-29, 32. John 1:51; 7:21-23; 8:44-56.
It, and the Book of the Law, of which it forms part, are ascribed to Moses. See Deuteronomy 31:9, 10, 24-26.
Joshua 1:7; 8:32, 35; 23:6. 1Kings 2:3; 2Kings 14:6; 23:25; 2Chronicles 23:18; 30:16; 34:14. Ezra 3:2; 7:6. Nehemiah 8:1. Daniel 9:11, 13. Malachi 4:4. Mark 12:26. Luke 2:22. John 7:23. Acts 13:39; 15:5; 28:23. 1Corinthians 9:9. Hebrews 10:28.
Sermon Outline
- Genesis as the Foundation of Divine Revelation
- Genesis and the New Testament
- Authorship of Genesis
- Genesis, and the Book of the Law, are ascribed to Moses
- References to Moses in the Old and New Testaments
Key Quotes
“Genesis is the seed-plot of the whole Bible.” — E.W. Bullinger
“It is not only the foundation of all Truth, but it enters into, and forms part of, all subsequent inspiration; and is at once the warp and woof of Holy Writ.” — E.W. Bullinger
Application Points
- Understanding Genesis is essential to understanding the Bible as a whole.
- The historical facts of Genesis are supported by Divine authority.
- Moses is credited with writing Genesis and the Book of the Law.