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God's pattern for creation : a covenantal reading of Genesis 1 / W. Robert Godfrey.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: Phillipsburg, N.J. : P&R Pub., c2003.Description: 141 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 087552799X (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 222/.1106 22
LOC classification:
  • BS651 .G752 2003
Contents:
The first three days of creation -- The final four days of creation -- The message of Genesis 1 -- Conclusion -- Appendixes. Calvin on creation from his commentary on Genesis 1 -- 2 Esdras 6:35-59 -- The Reformed Confessions on creation -- "Six days" in the Westminster Standards.
Summary: Beginnings are important. If we want to understand the Bible as a whole, it is vital to understand what it teaches about creation. W. Robert Godfrey has written this study with thoughtful Christians in mind. He carefully examines the text, knowing that the Bible is a covenantal record that is always focused on God and his relationship to his people. - Back cover.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-141).

The first three days of creation --
The final four days of creation --
The message of Genesis 1 --
Conclusion --
Appendixes. Calvin on creation from his commentary on Genesis 1 --
2 Esdras 6:35-59 --
The Reformed Confessions on creation --
"Six days" in the Westminster Standards.


Beginnings are important. If we want to understand the Bible as a whole, it is vital to understand what it teaches about creation. W. Robert Godfrey has written this study with thoughtful Christians in mind. He carefully examines the text, knowing that the Bible is a covenantal record that is always focused on God and his relationship to his people. - Back cover.