Don Carson is a renowned New Testament professor and co-founder of The Gospel Coalition, known for his insightful biblical teachings. In this discussion, he delves into the creation narrative in Genesis 1-2, revealing God's attributes and humanity's role as bearers of His image. Carson highlights how understanding Genesis is vital for grasping the fall and the concept of new creation through Jesus. He also contrasts biblical worldviews with secular perspectives, emphasizing the significance of God as the Creator in shaping human responsibility.
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God's Existence
The Bible doesn't offer proofs for God's existence but asserts it upfront.
It emphasizes God as the subject, not an object of human evaluation.
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Creator and Creature
God created everything that isn't God, establishing a clear distinction.
Everything in the universe depends on God, unlike His self-existence.
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God's Oneness and Complexity
There is only one God, a concept emphasized throughout the Bible.
Genesis hints at a complex oneness, especially regarding human creation.
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The God Delusion
Richard Dawkins
In 'The God Delusion', Richard Dawkins argues that the belief in a supernatural creator, God, is almost certainly false and qualifies as a delusion. He examines God in various forms, from the Old Testament to the Celestial Watchmaker, and critiques the major arguments for religion. Dawkins discusses how religion fuels war, fosters bigotry, and abuses children, and he advocates for atheism as a morally and intellectually fulfilling worldview. The book also explores the relationship between religion and morality, suggesting that morality can exist independently of religion, and argues against the teaching of religion in schools as a form of indoctrination[2][3][4].
In this lecture, Don Carson introduces a new series, “The God Who Is There.” He explores the creation account in Genesis, highlighting key attributes of God and humanity. Carson also emphasizes the importance of Genesis 1–2 for understanding the fall in Genesis 3, the concept of a new creation through Jesus, and the foundational differences between the biblical worldview and other religious or philosophical systems.
He teaches the following:
Why it’s important to understand the Bible’s organization and structure
How God reveals himself supremely through his Word
The significance of the creation narrative
How creation’s intelligent, complex design points to a Designer
The attributes of God as revealed in Genesis 1–2
How humanity bears God's image
How the context of Genesis 1–2 helps us understand the fall in Genesis 3
The connections between human responsibility and God’s
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