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is no reason for him to need a Savior. If all things can be accounted for by natural processes of evolution
there is no need to look forward to a future supernatural consummation of all things. If Genesis is not
true then neither are the testimonies of the prophets and apostles who believed it was true. Jesus Christ
Himself becomes a false witness, either a deceiver or one who is deceived, and His testimony concerning
His own omniscience and omnipotence becomes blasphemy. Faith in the gospel of Christ for one’s
eternal salvation is an empty mockery”. Henry Morris

99% of scholars attribute the book of Genesis as the author. As earlier mentioned, the book of Genesis is
indeed a book of Origins. However, the book of Genesis has two major divisions and has 50 chapters.
The first 11 chapters discuss main introductory issues such as the creation, fall, flood and nations. The
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last 39 chapters focus on four main individuals.

What is the Importance of Genesis Today?

Chapters 1-11 focus on the creation, fall, flood and the tower of Babel.

Genesis chapter 1 and 2 answers the question of where everything
came from. In chapter 1, the narrative focuses on the creation of all
things. Chapter 2 is a detailed report on the creation of man in the
image of God. Chapter 1 and 2 validate that God is the creator of
everything.

Chapter 3 is very significant because it explains how man was separated from God because of sin. Eve
was tempted by Satan, she succumbed to the temptation and ate the fruit which God commanded them
not to eat. She ate the fruit and gave to her husband, Adam, who also ate and disobeyed God’s direct
command. Judgment was place on three involved in the sin; the serpent, Eve and Adam. The greatest
judgment which mankind received because of sin was death. We see an actual death in Chapter 4 when
Cain killed his brother Abel. The real issue is the separation from God which Paul explains in the New
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