Biblical Portraits of Creation: Celebrating the Maker of Heaven and Earth

by Walter C. Kasier Jr., Dorington G. Little

Overview

A faithful and edifying exposition of key chapters in the Bible that speak of the glories of creation, including Genesis 1:1–2:3, 2:4–25, Psalms 8 & 19, 29, 33, 104, 148, Job 38, Isaiah 65 & 66, Proverbs 8, and selected passages from the New Testament. The volume provides interesting parallels between the old creation and the new (i.e., redemption). The study includes study questions and discussion starters, making ideal for group Bible study, in addition to being an insightful and enriching tool for pastors doing a series of sermons on creation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780989167116
Publisher:	Weaver Book Company
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Walter C. Kaiser Jr. is president emeritus and Colman Mockler Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has written numerous articles and more than thirty books including Recovering the Unity of the Bible, Toward an Exegetical Theology, and Hard Sayings of the Old Testament.

Table of Contents

Biblical Portraits of Creation: Celebrating the Maker of Heaven and Earth iii

Preface Walter C. Kaiser Jr. ix

Prologue: The Heavens are Telling the Glory of God Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 1

1 Wisdom Was There Before God Created the World Proverbs 3: 19-20; 8:22-31 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 9

2 In the Beginning God Created the Universe Genesis Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 15

3 A Garden for Adam and Eve Genesis 2:4-25 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 25

4 A Divine ODE to Creation Psalm 104 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 37

5 How Magnificent Is God's Name in All the Earth Psalm 8 amd 19:1-6 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 49

6 The Lord of the Seven Thunders Psalm 29 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 60

7 Creation by the Word of God Psalm 33:6-13 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 68

8 The Noise or Heaven and Earth! Psalm 148 Dorington G. Little 74

9 Getting the Facts Straight about God and Creation Job 38-39 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 82

10 Jesus and the New Genesis Advent Mathew 1:1-17 Dorington G. Little 94

11 The New Heavens and the New Earth Isalah 65:17-23 and 66:22-24 Walter C. Kaiser Jr. 103

12 Our New Creation Confidence for Proclamation and Living 2 Corinthians 4:6 and 5:17 Dorington G. Little 117

Epilogue: A Call and Challenge 127

Appendix: The Literary Genre of Genesis 1-11 Walter C Kaiser Jr. 129

Name Index 151

Subject Index 153

Scripture Index 159

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Drs. Kaiser and Little have done a big service to the evangelical community in setting forth a broad, biblical, and engaging presentation of the doctrine of creation. TheirBiblical Portraits on Creationprovides a refreshing picture covering important, but often neglected, biblical texts. Further, it contains some of the best material available on the historicity of the Genesis account of creation as opposed to contemporary critical and evolutionary denials. In addition, it captures the grandeur and majesty of the biblical text without stalling in the contemporary debate over the time of creation. It roots are deeply embedded in good biblical exposition and blossom in fruitful and bountiful portrayal of the most basic of all acts of our omnipotent God—the creation of the heavens and the earth!“

—Norman L. Geisler, Ph.D., Professor of Apologetics, Veritas Evangelical Seminary

“Christians of all confessions refer to the God of the Bible as the maker of heaven and earth. This book explores the dynamic doctrine of creation from Genesis through the Psalms and Prophets to Jesus himself. Combining scholarly depth and pastoral wisdom, Kaiser and Little have given us here a beautiful call to praise—a hallelujah book!”

—Timothy George, Ph.D., Dean, Beeson Divinity School of Samford University, and general editor of theReformation Commentary on Scripture.

“The doctrine of creation holds crucial importance in the Christian theology of redemption. Kaiser and Little illustrate this point as they survey creation texts throughout the Historical, Wisdom, and Prophetic books of the Old Testament as well as in the Gospels and Epistles of the New Testament. Their integration of the creation message throughout the Bible’s sixty-six books holds the key to resolving divisive contention over this topic among Christians. What’s more, it brings renewed excitement to integrative study of the whole Word of God. I heartily recommend this book to all Christians. Its contents, notes, and study questions make it an excellent resource for pastors, teachers, and Bible study leaders.

—Hugh Ross, astronomer, author, pastor, and president of Reasons to Believe

“The sermons published in this important book will help Christians read key biblical passages with fresh eyes, think more biblically about creation, and appreciate with renewed gratefulness the wonder of the world.”

—Eckhard J. Schnabel, Ph.D., Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Associate Editor,Bulletin of Biblical Research