Gospel in Genesis 1:1-3 ???

Mayflower · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 05:15 AM

I read some parts of Matthew Henry how the Gospel hath been revealed in Genesis 1:1-4.

Does anyone knows some other books, links or resources were the Gospel hath been explained in the these first three verses of Genesis ?
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.
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Any thoughts ?

Thanks!

2 Tim 4:2 · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 07:51 AM

The primary idea in the "Gospel" is redemption. While the gospel is clearly seen in ch3 of Genesis unless you believe in the ridiculous gap theory the gospel cannot be seen in ch1.

toddpedlar · #3 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayflower

I read some parts of Matthew Henry how the Gospel hath been revealed in Genesis 1:1-4.

Does anyone knows some other books, links or resources were the Gospel hath been explained in the these first three verses of Genesis ?
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In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and He separated the light from the darkness.
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Any thoughts ?

Thanks!

Where does Henry say the Gospel is revealed in Genesis 1:1-4? It's not anywhere I can find in his comments on Genesis chapter 1.

toddpedlar · #4 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 08:05 AM

I can't find any comments by Henry in his commentary on Genesis until the place you'd expect it, Genesis 3:15, wherein is generally (and correctly) reckoned the first revelation of the Gospel.

In fact, I've now searched all of his complete commentary for references to Genesis chapter 1, and can find nowhere any reference at all to the gospel being revealed OTHER than references Henry makes to the proper place, Genesis chapter 3.

Are you referring to Henry's commentary, or something else Henry wrote? Certainly at least in the electronic copies I have of the complete commentary I can find no reference at all to the things you have mentioned.

Pilgrim Standard · #5 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by toddpedlar

I can't find any comments by Henry in his commentary on Genesis until the place you'd expect it, Genesis 3:15, wherein is generally (and correctly) reckoned the first revelation of the Gospel.

In fact, I've now searched all of his complete commentary for references to Genesis chapter 1, and can find nowhere any reference at all to the gospel being revealed OTHER than references Henry makes to the proper place, Genesis chapter 3.

Are you referring to Henry's commentary, or something else Henry wrote? Certainly at least in the electronic copies I have of the complete commentary I can find no reference at all to the things you have mentioned.

M.H. uses the first verses "as a platform" to preach "an introduction"
to the gospel. He speaks of the TriUnity of the Godhead, Christ Being present in the begining, equates the Creation of Light, to the resurection of the sinners heart lost in darkness unto Light etc.

Matthew Henry Complete Commentary
on the Whole Bible Chapter 1

I think he does a fine job.

toddpedlar · #6 (**permalink**) 05-02-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim Standard

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Originally Posted by toddpedlar

I can't find any comments by Henry in his commentary on Genesis until the place you'd expect it, Genesis 3:15, wherein is generally (and correctly) reckoned the first revelation of the Gospel.

In fact, I've now searched all of his complete commentary for references to Genesis chapter 1, and can find nowhere any reference at all to the gospel being revealed OTHER than references Henry makes to the proper place, Genesis chapter 3.

Are you referring to Henry's commentary, or something else Henry wrote? Certainly at least in the electronic copies I have of the complete commentary I can find no reference at all to the things you have mentioned.

M.H. uses the first verses "as a platform" to preach "an introduction"
to the gospel. He speaks of the TriUnity of the Godhead, Christ Being present in the begining, equates the Creation of Light, to the resurection of the sinners heart lost in darkness unto Light etc.

Matthew Henry Complete Commentary
on the Whole Bible Chapter 1

I think he does a fine job.

As do I, but Ralph's comments sounded as though he was saying that Henry stated that in Genesis 1:1-4 the gospel was being revealed to us (which I took to mean that Henry was making some assertion akin to the comments he makes on Genesis 3:15, wherein the gospel is plainly revealed).