Category Archives: Genesis

Hope and the Rejection of Utopia

Posted on March 23, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

One of the puzzling questions raised by the story of Adam and Eve is why they would reject the worry-free existence of an immortal life in Utopia for a life of struggle that can only and ultimately end in death. … Continue reading →

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Adam and Eve: Literal or Literary

Posted on March 19, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

Is the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden historically true? Did Adam and Eve really exist and begin their lives in a utopian garden? Are they really the progenitors of the homo sapiens species? The Biologos foundation … Continue reading →

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Genesis and the Illusion of Time

Posted on January 7, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

Genesis 1 (“In the Beginning”) and modern cosmology are in perfect agreement and to understand why will require that you take two actions: Watch the video above. If you don’t have an hour to invest, watch the segment beginning at … Continue reading →

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Biblical Creation Class Begins – Class Resources

Posted on January 6, 2015 by mtpeterson1948

The first class of the Bible Creation Course will be this Sunday, 11 January immediately following the first and second services. The Power Point slides I will be using are now available here. This first class is an overview of what … Continue reading →

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