This book reveals the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers.

    Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable.

       Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practise it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.

      It is the traveller's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here, too, heaven is opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.

      Christ is its grand subject, our good its design, and the glory of God its end.

      It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure.

      It is given you in life, will be opened at the judgement, and be remembered forever. It involves highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labour, and condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents. 

      Owned, it is riches; studied, it is wisdom; trusted, it is salvation; loved, it is character; and obeyed, it is power.

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The Name Genesis means "origin". The book tells about the creation of the universe, the origin of human beings, the beginning of sin and sufering in the world, and about God's way of dealing people. Genesis can be divided into two main parts:

1) Chapter 1-11 The creation of the world and the early history of the human race. Here are the accounts of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and the flood, and the Tower of Babylon.

2) Chapter 12-50 The history of the early ancestors of the Israelites. The first is Abraham, who was notable for his faith and his obedience to God. Then follow the stories of his son Isaac, and grandson Jacob (also called Israel), and of Jacob's twelve sons, the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel. Special attention was given to one of the sons, Joseph, and the events that brought Jacob and his other sons with their families to live in Egypt.

While this book tells stories about people, it is first and foremost an account of what God has done. It begins with the affirmation that God  created the universe, and it ends with a promise that God will continue to show His concern for His people. Throughout the book the main character is God, Who judges and punishes those who do wrong, leads and helps His people, and shapes their history. This ancient book is written to record the story of a people's faith and to help keep that faith alive.

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Outline of Contents

Creation of the universe and of human beings (1:1—2:25)

The beginning of sin and suffering (3:1—3:24)

From Adam to Noah (4:1—5:32)

Noah and the flood (6:1—10:32)

The tower of Babylon (11:1—11:9)

From Shem to Abram (11:10—11:32)

The patriachs: Abram, Isaac, Jacob (12:1—35:29)

The descendants of Esau (36:1—36:43)

Joseph and his brothers (37:1—45:28)

The Israelites in Egypt (46:1—50:26)

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Copied from the Good News Bible

NOTE: I will copy the gospels in the GOOD NEWS BIBLE