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Genesis Overview for Believers Class

This document outlines the existence of God, His nature, and His works, emphasizing the importance of understanding His will for humanity, which includes fellowship, worship, and dominion over the earth. It discusses the fall of man due to sin, the consequences of that fall, and the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ. The text also highlights the origin of sin and the ongoing struggle between good and evil, ultimately affirming God's desire for a relationship with humanity.

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Genesis Overview for Believers Class

This document outlines the existence of God, His nature, and His works, emphasizing the importance of understanding His will for humanity, which includes fellowship, worship, and dominion over the earth. It discusses the fall of man due to sin, the consequences of that fall, and the promise of salvation through Jesus Christ. The text also highlights the origin of sin and the ongoing struggle between good and evil, ultimately affirming God's desire for a relationship with humanity.

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MODULE 1The Existence

of God and His Creation.


*Learning Objectives:At the end of this class, the
students are expected to:Know and be convinced of
**Understand His nature, His form (The Trinity), His love, His being, His kingdom and
the existence of God
His works *Understand the overall will of God for man's creation Be introduced to

the fall and salvation of man. The consequences of the fall of Man

*Origin of Sin and the work of the Devil.

The Existence Of God God's existence is so


conspicyous that we feel Him through our conscience and through the work of creation.
The Bible revealed to us the nature, character and work of [Link] introduced Himself
to us in His book. Leviticus 18:4;Leviticus 26:1'...I am the Lord your God'.

WHO IS GOD?
Defining who God is, could be a much complex exercise; however,from the perspective
of our knowledge of God, God can be described as the Supreme Being,the creator and
ruler of ALL that is, the "Self Existent One" You can actually define who Godis in your own
way.

His Nature:God loves, forgv, cares,Heis kind, wonderful,gentle. His Holy 1Samuel
2:2, 1 Peter 1:16, 1 John 3:1,1 Peter 5:7, Leviticus 11:45

His Form: God said 'Let us make man in our own image" man is created in the
image and likeness of [Link] changeth not,same yesterday, today and forever
Heb.13:8,Psalm 15:4,Hebrews 13:8 Malachi 3:6

His Being: Godis spirit John 4:24

His Kingdom: He is a King, He reigns, He rules and He judges. Psalm 45:6 'Thy throne
O God is for ever and ever,the sceptre ofthy kingdom is right sceptre'.His Kingdom has
no end;He dwells in heaven Psalm 11:4 Matthew 5:34,2Chronicles

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18:18.' saw the Lordsitting uponHisthrone andallthe Host of heaven
standing'.

[Link] earthis the Lord's and the fullness thereof,the world and they
msth dwell therein'.Psalm 24:1

He delivers from bondage:John 8:36


He provides:Job 38:41,Psalm 65:9
He heals:Genesis 20:17,Exodus
15:26He can kill and bring to life:
Deut 32:39

We can record His works as part of His attributes or characters.


We know that God shares some attributes with man
Can feel:Hebrews 4:15
Can touch:Jeremiah 1:9
Can speak: Numbers 12:6
Can love:John 3:16

Also God is unique in the following attributes


He is Omnipotent (All Powerful)
He is Omniscience (All Knowing)
He is Omnipresent(present everywhere)

Assurance of His Existence


We know He exists:
Through His work
Through the creation of the wonders of the world.
Through His power
Through His words
Through His voice
Reveals Himself in a vision or dream: Genesis 20:3

The Will of God


'Thy will be done on earth as it is done in heaven' Matthew 6:10God
created man in Hisimage and likeness to fulfil His will Gen 1:27-29

BELIEVERS CLASS LECTURE MAN


God handed to man His entire creation of 6 days. Gen 1:28'And Godbless them
and God said unto them, be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth and
subdue it and have dominion...'

The will of God is for man to have dominion and subdue the earth in worship and
praise to the Almighty God.

God created man to:


Fellowship with Him:Exodus 5:3
Worship Him:Exodus 8:8, Exodus 5:3
To dress and keep God's garden: Gen 2:15
To subdue and have dominion over the earth:Gen 1:28.
To multiply and replenish the face of the earth:Gen 1:28.
To live in peace and prosperity 3John 1:2,Job 36:11,Ps 35:27,Ps 122:7.

God wants to build a relationship with us, He wants to call us friend. Just as he
called Adam Gen 3:9 'And the Lord God called unto Adam and said unto him where
art thou?'
His will is to relate with us, but can only do that if we have knowledge of Him;but
man lost control,dominion of the earth through [Link] 3:24

Understanding The Fall Of Man(Gen.2:15-20,3:1-8).Adam was the first of the


human race, just as the head of a country can cause his country to fail or succeed
through his leadership, Adam changed the course of the human race by falling into
sin Rom.5:12. Satan made Adam to believe the following about God:
(a) That God was a liar-Gen.2:17 and Gen.3:4.(b) That God was deceitful and does
not have the love of His creatures at heart-Gen.3:5.

(c) That He does not want them to live beyond their current state for which they

have the potential.(d) That God was unfair by not giving them that which was their
(e) Denied the very essence of God's character-truth and righteousness
ultimate good Gen.3:5
(f)Blasphemed [Link] irreverently about God;painted God in bad light.

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Understanding the consequences of the fall
a. Loss of communion and fellowship with God:Isa.59:2,Eph.2:11-12
b Death-Spiritual death Rom.6:23A; physical death Heb.9:27; Eternal death
Rev.20:15
C. Received the nature of sin and debt to sin Gen.1:27 and Gen.5:3
d. Transferred our fatherhood to the devil Jon.8:44
e./Slavery to Satan (Col.1:13, II Tim.2:26).f. Loss of God-given authority to the
devil-John.14:30;Lk.4:5-6;Eph.6:10-18
g. Loss of Dominion over all the works of God's hand Gen.1:28.h. Loss of freedom
from diseases,sorrow, hardship and sufferings Gen.3:16-19

The Salvation of Man


1 Timothy 1:15...'That Christ Jesus came into this world to save sinners'...
'John 3:16 for God so love the world that He gave His only begotten son that
whosoever... vs 17'....That the world through Him can be saved'. John 10:10 'The
thief cometh not,but for to steal, kill and destroy...'

Who is the saviour?:Jesus Christ the son of the living God.


Isaiah 9:6 '...For unto us a son is born... He shall be called counsellor, the mighty
God...'
Isaiah 12:4'...And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call unto His name,
declare His doings among the people,make mention that his name is exalted'.

Who is Jesus Christ?


The son of God John 1:34, Luke 22:70
The seed of David John 7:42
The way the truth and life John 14:6
The power and wisdom of God 1Cor 1:24
The saviour of mankind John 3:16
The word of God John 1:1
The redeemer Ps 19:14,Isaiah 63:16
The deliverer Luke 4:18

The Kingdom Promise:Matthew 13:44,Luke 13:18-24


Jesus has come to reconcile us to the kingdom of God 1Cor 6:9-10,Col 1:13
Peace,Joy in the Holy Ghost. Rom 14:17

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No sorrow,Tears Rev21:4
Treasure John 14:2,Matt 19:21.

Origin of Sin
Sin came into the world through Adam,when he disobeyed God and committed high
treason against God in the Garden of Eden. The consequence of that action caused
the death nature of Satan to pass upon all men, and it's because of that nature that
all men [Link] 2 :17
Ever since sin became the nature of every man that is born of Woman. You don't have
to do anything to sin but you became sinful because you have the nature of man.
Romans 5:14-16,18-19
Sin is disobeying God,knowi ng evil and doing evil.'Our iniquities have separated us
from God' Isaiah 59:2. The devil has continued to rule over man from the beginning
of the creation, the devil is a fallen angel Isaiah 14:12,Luke 10:18,Rev 9:1.
The devil is determined to drag man into the bottomless pit but, God out of His love
for man,choose to redeem and save man from destruction

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Jesus Christ plays the central role in the process of salvation by acting as the savior and redeemer who reconciles humanity with God. He came to save sinners, a point emphasized by His sacrificial death and resurrection which made redemption possible. Jesus is depicted as the Son of God, the way, the truth, and the life, embodying the power and wisdom of God to deliver humanity from sin and its consequences. Through belief in Jesus, individuals are restored to a right relationship with God, regaining spiritual life and potential for eternal life. His role also involves the restoration of God's kingdom and promise of eternal peace and joy .

The theological insights from understanding man's original purpose include the idea of dominion and stewardship over the earth, as intended by God when He created humans in His image. Man was tasked with multiplying, replenishing, and subduing the earth, which reflects God's overarching desire for humans to exercise authority with responsibility and care. This purpose emphasizes fellowship and relationship with God, as reflected in the call for worship, dressing and keeping God's garden, and living in peace and prosperity. The fall of man marked a deviation from this purpose, resulting in sin and subsequent separation from God. However, theological perspectives hold that through Jesus Christ's salvation, man can restore this original purpose by reconciling with God's will and dominion .

The relationship between sin and salvation as outlined in the Believers Class Lecture Manual is foundational to Christian understanding, highlighting a journey from fall to redemption. Sin, originating with Adam's disobedience, created a chasm between humanity and God that resulted in spiritual death and bondage to Satan. Salvation, orchestrated through Jesus Christ, addresses this separation by offering a path to reconciliation with God. This relationship emphasizes the necessity of Jesus' sacrificial act and the belief in His resurrection as the only means for redemption, imparting spiritual life and freedom from sin's consequences. It shapes Christian understanding by reinforcing the need for personal repentance, faith in Jesus, and the transformative power of God's grace .

The Believers Class Lecture Manual defines God's will for creation as a harmonious fulfillment of His divine intentions through human beings, who are created in His image and likeness. God's will involves humans exercising dominion over the earth, replenishing it, and living in accordance with His guidance, reflecting His glory. It specifically calls for humans to worship, fellowship, and build a relationship with God while managing creation responsibly. The manual underscores that despite the fall of man, where sin disrupted this divine plan, the redemption through Jesus Christ seeks to realign human actions with God's original will .

The theological significance of God's attributes, as described in the Believers Class Lecture Manual, underscores the nature and character of God as the foundation of Christian belief and understanding. Attributes such as omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence convey God's supreme authority and presence in the universe, signifying His ability to govern creation with wisdom and power. His nature as loving, forgiving, and just illustrates the relational aspect of God with humanity, emphasizing His care and desire for a thriving relationship with His creation. These attributes provide assurance of His existence and reliability, guiding believers in faith and action, and framing the moral and ethical undertones of Christian theology .

The concept of the Trinity enhances our understanding of God's nature by presenting Him as a complex unity. God is described as the Supreme Being, creator and ruler of everything, embodying various divine attributes. As a Trinity, His nature encompasses love, forgiveness, care, and holiness, and He is described as being omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. This plurality in unity suggests that God is beyond human understanding yet immanent in His creation, which reflects His divine will and purpose. The notion that God made man in His image and likeness further illustrates this multifaceted nature, revealing that humans are created to reflect His attributes and rule over creation .

The Believers Class Lecture Manual presents several arguments for the existence of God, supported by creation, God's works, and His communication through words and visions. God's existence is described as conspicuous, perceivable through our conscience and the natural world. Moreover, scriptures assert God's eternal nature, omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, demonstrated through His divine acts such as providing, healing, and delivering from bondage. The Bible supports these claims with passages that emphasize God's unchanging and ever-present nature, His role as a ruler, and His active involvement in creation and human affairs .

The Believers Class Lecture Manual suggests that the fall of man greatly impaired humanity's ability to fulfill God's will by causing a fundamental break in the intended relationship between God and humans. The fall introduced sin, which became inherent in all humans, leading to spiritual death and a loss of dominion over the earth. This disobedience resulted in humanity being subject to the devil's influence, losing the authority meant for righteous stewardship of creation. Furthermore, this original sin led to physical death, consistent tension with God's will, suffering, and hardships, thus hindering humans from performing their purposive roles as intended in creation .

The Believers Class Lecture Manual describes the impact of sin on humanity as a catastrophic fall from grace that affected mankind's relationship with God and the world. Sin introduced by Adam led to a loss of communion and fellowship with God, spiritual death, and the inheritance of a sinful nature. This separation manifested in humanity being subjected to sin's consequences, including spiritual and physical death, bondage to Satan, and a loss of dominion over the earth. Sin resulted in transferring allegiance from God to the devil, subjecting humans to a state of spiritual captivity and an existence marked by disease, sorrow, and suffering. This profound impact highlights the urgency of salvation through Jesus Christ for restoration and redemption .

In the Believers Class Lecture Manual, God as a "King" is elaborated as being sovereign and reigning eternally, with a kingdom that transcends time and space. This kingship implies His ultimate authority over creation, His role as a righteous judge, and His eternal presence across the universe. The theological implications for Christians include acknowledging God's ultimate sovereignty, inspiring trust in His guidance, and recognizing their own roles as stewards in His kingdom. This acknowledgment also suggests a call to align earthly life with heavenly principles through obedience, community, and mission-focused living .

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