Genesis – Faith & Reason Nexus

October 19, 2026

Stephen’s Account of Abraham’s Tomb

One of the notable historical and textual difficulties in the New Testament appears in Stephen’s speech in Acts 7:15–16. While recounting the history of the Israelites before the Sanhedrin, Stephen describes the burial of Jacob and the patriarchs in a tomb associated with Abraham’s purchase of land from the sons of Hamor in Shechem. However,… Continue reading

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Abraham, Biblical Contradictions, Book of Acts, Cave of Machpelah, dailyprompt, Genesis, Jacob, Joseph, Old Testament History, Shechem, Stephen’s Speech

June 4, 2024

Timeline of the Flood in Genesis 6:8-22

Statistics on the Time Frame of the Flood One month = 30 days Total time elapsed in the ark = 1 year, 17 days (360 days + 17 days = 377 days) Details of the time frame: 7 days of waiting 150 days of water prevailing 150 days of water receding 70 days of earth… Continue reading

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Ark, Drying, Duration, Flood, Genesis, Noah, Prevailing, Receding, Timeline, Waiting

May 10, 2024

Parallels Between Genesis and Revelation: A Narrative of Loss and Redemption.

The parallels between Genesis and Revelation offer a profound narrative of loss and redemption, showcasing God’s ultimate plan for restoration. Here’s a comparison of the themes depicted in both books: Genesis Depicts: Paradise Lost Creation of Heaven & Earth Earthly Paradise of God Satan’s Appearance, Sin’s Beginning The Rise of Babylon Man Estranged from God… Continue reading

Bible, Short Messages

Genesis, God’s plan, Loss, Narrative, Parallels, Redemption, Restoration, Revelation, Themes