Genesis is the Foundation

Genesis is the Foundation

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1 Corinthians 2:9-16

9But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
12Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
14But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
15But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.
16For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

We can not receive anything with out the Spirit of God. We can not see with faith, because we are blinded. We can not discern the voice of God, because we are deaf. Also we can not comprehend things of God with our hearts. We are unable to do the following because we are flesh, and being of flesh we are sinners. Sin is the only thing we know or have known. Knowing nothing but sin has caused a problem. When we hear the gospel spoken, we hear that God has laid down his life for ours. It just doesn’t make sense whatsoever. It all is nonsense that doesn’t make a difference or maybe we might take it in to consideration after I do what I want to do.

1 Corinthians 1:18

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

If someone starts at the end of the book, the story has no meaning. People who are new believers, or just studying the Bible to find out about salvation, they shouldn’t start with Revelations. It does not make any sense to them. Why would all of the events happen as prophesied, why would Jesus come down and destroy the world?
The appropriate thing to do is read Genesis, especially chapters 1-11. It will bring some understanding why there is sin, why there is death, why there is suffering, and why there is so much pain.
In a culture that changes every generation or more like half generation, they are more and more disregarding the Bible as truth. They are taught that evolution has all the facts and facts means evidence and evidence is proof there is no god or gods. In this country they will say there is no such thing as God, or Jesus. The reason being is that they are taught that the Six Day Creation is just a myth. So when preaching to them about spiritual things won’t make sense.


1 Corinthians 2:14


But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.


If preached from the beginning (Genesis) it would shed some light on the true biblical gospel. When open-air preaching, sharing your faith, or witnessing this will help, as I said before this culture is quickly growing away from the Christian nation it once was. As experienced many people haven’t heard the gospel. Some have heard of Jesus, but not heard the true meaning of the gospel.
Telling them that death came because man sinned against God will open a door to acknowledge what the meaning of the cross is. In Japan many of the people never heard of the gospel. If preached about only judgment and grace they won’t understand why Jesus had to die. Going through Genesis (especially chapters 1-11), telling them about corruption, death, rebellion, and sin, will pave the ground to bring the Ten Commandments in. Showing them why God has a standard for life in this decrepit world will smooth the paved ground. Presenting the gospel and Who Jesus was and what He did will sow an enormous seed. (2)

1 Corinthians 2:10


But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

By doing it that way the Bible was pretty much presented. The Spirit of God will be able to work in their life, because there are no gaps or holes left. The next time a laborer comes to that person it will help that much more. The person is eligible for conviction sooner. Only God can save, but it is our duty to preach the gospel and the Word of God. So when the gospel is being preached, it must be preached with full knowledge of the Word of God. Knowing that only God has full knowledge, you must seek God.

Psalm 63:1-2


1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
2To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
Psalm 69:32
The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek God.


Hebrews 11:6

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

Read the Bible and pray consistently and have full knowledge that it’s only God that saves the person. Preach the gospel with love. When witnessing it is not a presentation, it’s a conversation. Making it a presentation you are more capable of forcing the gospel on them, and more important…there is no passion. The person will not relate to you because you are not having a conversation you are presenting. Remember you might be the only Bible someone reads (actually hear). You might be that person’s last chance to salvation before they take their step off into eternity today. Keep in mind that Hell has enlarged itself. We need this to stop. We need to enlarge Heaven. WE MUST ROCK THIS WORLD FOR JESUS!

Isaiah 5:13-16

13Therefore my people are gone into captivity, because they have no knowledge: and their honourable men are famished, and their multitude dried up with thirst.
14Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.
15And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:
16But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God that is holy shall be sanctified in righteousness.

Citations

Dan Nukols. http://www.danspulpit.com/. C2It. danspulpit@gmail.com
Dan Lietha. http://www.answersingenesis.org/ Fill In Genesis.

Prayer

Hey, guys this David (Davenport University) asking for some prayer. As we all know this is our first week back to school for many of us. I’m new to CCN so I’m very excited. I’m trying to get everything going so we can become an official club on the campus. I have someone that is really excited about CCN. He even gave a shout out during a presentation to come see me. Please, pray for more people to be open to God and listen. I need one more person to jump on board to get this thing moving on campus. After that everything will be set in place to start promoting within the campus grounds. Thank you, God will give you the strength and speed of a Lion (Jesus) and gentleness and wisdom of a Dove (Holy Spirit).