"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." — Genesis 1:1
This iconic opening verse lays the foundation for the greatest story of all time. But is creation just about "the beginning"? A starting chapter in God's narrative?
Yes, but also, profoundly, no.
Creation is not merely a run-up to God's work in the world; it is the context for His plans and purposes. When we dig into God's creation story, we find that it isn't only about beginnings. It's about presence, purpose, and participation. |
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August 18 — Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old mosaic at Hippos-Sussita near the Sea of Galilee, believed to be evidence of the region's earliest nursing home. The Greek inscription, "Peace on the elders," was found at the entrance of a public building, suggesting it served as a community and spiritual center for elderly care during the Byzantine period. (Jerusalem Post) |
| August 18 — Pop quiz: What's the only country in the world with the Bible on its national flag? If you answered the United States, Israel, or even the Vatican … you'd be wrong — it's Dominican Republic. The flag features a central white cross and a coat of arms that includes an open Bible displaying John 8:32. Designed by Casimiro Nemesio de Moya in 1913, the coat of arms also includes a cross, spears, laurel and palm wreaths, and the national motto, "Dios, Patria y Libertad" (God, Homeland, and Freedom). (Aleteia) |
| August 19 — Something good out of Nazareth? The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has appointed Advocate Botrus Mansour as its first Arab Christian Secretary General. An Arab-Israeli of Palestinian heritage from Nazareth, Mansour will officially assume his role at the WEA General Assembly in Seoul this October. With a background in law and nonprofit management, Mansour has held leadership roles in evangelical organizations in Israel and the Holy Land. (Christianity Daily) |
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The word "testament" comes from a Latin word (testamentum) referring to a personal legal document, specifically a will. It's related to the word "testify" — what a witness does in court. So you can think of each testament as a "witness" or official account of God's relationship with his people.
But why do we have two separate testaments, anyway? How are they related? Does the Old Testament still matter for Christians? |
| One of the most complex, confusing, and controversial books in the Bible, Revelation is nevertheless critical for understanding the world to come. Here's the final installment of our "Look at the Book" series: your quick reference guide to Revelation, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides. |
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