Tag Archives: Genesis 2

What we want

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 2:21 – 3:8 21 Then the LORD God threw down this Adam into a deep sleep, and while he slept took one of his ribs and shut up its place with flesh. 22 And he made into a woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam, Eve, plan of God | Tagged , | 1 Comment

Having it all

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 2:8-20 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and there he put the man whom he had formed. 9 And out of the ground the LORD God made to grow up every … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam, money, mortality, obedience | Tagged | 1 Comment

Ground Worker

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 1:27 – 2:7 27 So God created humanity in his own image, he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female. 28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Bear fruit and … Continue reading →

Posted in Adam, creation, dependence upon God | Tagged , | Leave a comment

first look at paradise

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Jefferson Vann

Genesis 2.  Eden was God’s best for humanity. Its idyllic atmosphere gave Adam everything he could ask for.  He had life, a feast for eyes and mouth, meaningful work, and the perfect companion to share it with.  God only prohibited … Continue reading →

Posted in deliverance, eternal life, future, Jesus Christ, love | Tagged | 1 Comment

we need grace

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Jefferson Vann

Gen. 2:7,16-17. Two important truths about humanity are made clear in this early passage. First, human beings are made up of the stuff of earth, and our lives are dependent entirely on God. Second, we had an opportunity to be … Continue reading →

Posted in conditional immortality, grace | Tagged | 1 Comment