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Welcome to Bible Stories! Today, we’re diving into a fascinating and often-debated topic: the two creation accounts in Genesis. Maybe you’ve read these chapters many times or heard them discussed in church, but have you noticed the striking differences between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2? These chapters present two unique perspectives on God’s creation, each showing a different side of God’s nature and relationship with humanity. Why are there two accounts, and what can they teach us about the character of God and our role in the world? As we explore these questions, we’ll look at how these stories reflect the culture, beliefs, and traditions of ancient Israel. This discussion reveals that the Bible isn’t just a single narrative but a beautiful tapestry woven with diverse voices and perspectives on faith, creation, and our place in God’s plan. If you’re as excited as we are about discovering fresh insights and challenging yourself with the Bible’s richness, please consider subscribing to *Bible Stories*! Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up, drop a comment below with your thoughts, and share this discussion with your church group, family, or friends. Your support helps us reach even more people with these deep, meaningful topics. Let’s dive into the beginnings of Genesis—chapters 1 and 2. These two sections present side-by-side creation stories, each with distinct details. You might be familiar with them, but here’s the surprising part: they don’t tell the same story in the same way. If you’re thinking, “Isn’t the Bible one cohesive narrative?” hang tight as we look closer. In Genesis 1, we have a cosmic, orderly unfolding of creation. Everything happens in a structured, six-day sequence—light first (even before the sun, which is intriguing), then the separation of waters, dry land, plants, animals, and finally, on day six, humanity—both male and female. Here, God stands above all, speaking creation into existence and declaring it good. It’s a powerful, transcendent act from a God creating at a distance. Then we turn to Genesis 2, which feels entirely different. The earth is initially barren—no plants, no rain, no humans. God, instead of remaining distant, steps down, forming Adam from the dust and breathing life into him. This God is personal, hands-on, and involved. After creating Adam, God plants a garden, forms animals, and, seeing Adam is alone, creates Eve from his rib. The process is more intimate, almost experimental, with God actively engaged in each step. Unlike the distant Creator in Genesis 1, this God seems to work things out as they unfold. So why the contrast? These two accounts present different views of God, creation, and humanity. In Genesis 1, men and women are created together in God’s image, equal from the start. In Genesis 2, Adam is created first, with Eve coming later as a companion—almost an afterthought. This difference in tone and order has sparked centuries of scholarly debate. These aren’t merely two versions of the same story but rather distinct accounts that somehow ended up together in one book. Genesis 1 likely originates from a different tradition than Genesis 2, written by different groups at different times and for different purposes.
These chapters challenge the notion that the Bible is a seamless narrative from beginning to end. If you’ve been taught it’s a flawless, consistent story, these creation accounts suggest something much more layered and complex. They remind us that these stories weren’t simply handed down in a single piece; they were shaped by people with unique viewpoints, intentions, and backgrounds, all of which found their way into the final text.
Let’s talk about the names for God. In Genesis 1, the term used is “Elohim”—a commanding and powerful title, yet here’s the twist: “Elohim” is actually a plural word. But before you picture multiple gods, the verb forms in the original Hebrew are singular. Why use a plural title for a singular God? Some scholars suggest this reflects a time when Israelite beliefs were evolving. Elohim might be a remnant from an earlier phase, when ancient Israelites were influenced by neighboring polytheistic cultures, like the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Canaanites. At this time, these nations believed in many gods, while the Israelites were developing their concept of a single supreme deity.
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I was taught this truth by Pastor Sandy Armstrong, from S4C global community church,❤he learned Hebrew and talked with Jews and it was a revelation. Adam was created on the eighth day and is a type of Christ. In Adam we all sinned and the last Adam is a lift giving spirit that offers us life. It also answers where Cain found his wife.
Elo is for plurel and single. It means Holy God was there w his sons yes Jesus was there.
Be careful…satan took away and added to the Word of God
God and His Son Jesus…in Genesis
Elohim…plural…God the Father and God the Son
The Spirit of God is Holy and True.
I see only one Creation…one is an overall view…and the other a more detailed view of the most important part of creation….man.
Adam and Eve are equal in the sense of the human kind. But Adam is over the woman…for Adam was created first and then Eve was taken from him.
Be careful not to add to nor take away from the Word.
(Revelation 22:18-19)
John 1:1-18
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made through him; and without him was not anything made that hath been made.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in the darkness; and the darkness apprehended it not.
6 There came a man, sent from God, whose name was John.
7 The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
8 He was not the light, but came that he might bear witness of the light.
9 There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, and the world knew him not.
11 He came unto his own, and they that were his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he the right to become children of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.
15 John beareth witness of him, and crieth, saying, This was he of whom I said, He that cometh after me is become before me: for he was before me.
16 For of his fulness we all received, and grace for grace.
17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
18 No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
Colossians 1:12-17
12 giving thanks unto the Father, who made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light;
13 who delivered us out of the power of darkness, and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love;
14 in whom we have our redemption, the forgiveness of our sins:
15 who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;
16 for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;
17 and he is before all things, and in him all things consist.
1 Corinthians 8:4-6
4 Concerning therefore the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one.
5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;
6 yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.
Romans 11:36
36 For of him, and through him, and unto him, are all things. To him be the glory for ever. Amen.
Ephesians 1:17-23
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him;
18 having the eyes of your heart enlightened, that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 and what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to that working of the strength of his might
20 which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and made him to sit at his right hand in the heavenly places,
21 far above all rule, and authority, and power, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 and he put all things in subjection under his feet, and gave him to be head over all things to the church,
23 which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
Revelation 4:11
11 Worthy art thou, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for thou didst create all things, and because of thy will they were, and were created.
Revelation 5:1-14
1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the back, close sealed with seven seals.
2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a great voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?
3 And no one in the heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look thereon.
4 And I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open the book, or to look thereon:
5 and one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not; behold, the Lion that is of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath overcome to open the book and the seven seals thereof.
6 And I saw in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, having seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God, sent forth into all the earth.
7 And he came, and he taketh it out of the right hand of him that sat on the throne.
8 And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
9 And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,
10 and madest them to be unto our God a kingdom and priests; and they reign upon the earth.
11 And I saw, and I heard a voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
12 saying with a great voice, Worthy is the Lamb that hath been slain to receive the power, and riches, and wisdom, and might, and honor, and glory, and blessing.
13 And every created thing which is in the heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and on the sea, and all things that are in them, heard I saying, Unto him that sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb, be the blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion, for ever and ever.
14 And the four living creatures said, Amen. And the elders fell down and worshipped.
John 8:58-59
58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.
59 They took up stones therefore to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple.
Colossians 1:16
16 for in him were all things created, in the heavens and upon the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and unto him;
Philippians 2:5-11
5 Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
6 who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,
7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;
8 and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;
10 that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,
11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.