Ep. 16 | In The Beginning | Why Genesis Matters

Why does Genesis 1–11 matter so much for understanding the rest of the Bible? In this episode, Pastors Ricky Smith and Alan Smith explore why the opening chapters of Genesis provide the theological foundation for Scripture, the gospel, creation, humanity, sin, and God's redemptive plan. The conversation also tackles some of the biggest questions surrounding Genesis, creation, and science—including the ancient cultural context of Genesis and how Christians can thoughtfully engage scientific questions without turning every conversation into a battle. The episode ultimately points back to a bigger question: What worldview are we using to understand the world God created? Resources from this episode: Institute For Creation Research: icr.org Answers in Genesis: answersingenesis.org Dr. Kurt Wise resources: isgenesishistory.com/kurt-wise