1. Understanding Genesis 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? (What form of literature is the author using?) 2. How does this apply to us today?

2. Understanding Genesis 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? God designed, purposed and created the world Nature was good Man is uniquely in God's image 6 Days of work 1 day of rest Who made the world? What was the world like morally/spiritually? What is man’s place in creation? How then should we live?

3. Understanding Genesis 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? God designed, purposed and created the world Nature was good Man is uniquely in God's image 6 Days of work 1 day of rest Who made the world? What was the world like morally/spiritually? What is man’s place in creation? How then should we live?

4. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? God designed, purposed and created the world Challenge to the philosophy of Evolution not the science of Evolution

5. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? Man is uniquely in God's image

6. Genesis 1: 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image

7. Genesis 1: 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Us = Other gods? - inconsistent with rest of Genesis

8. Genesis 1: 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Us = Heavenly court - angels? Other gods? Genesis 3: 21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever

9. Genesis 1: 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Us = Heavenly court - angels? Other gods? Trinity / Jesus? “Royal we” -

10. Colossians 1 15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Man in God’s image Trinity / Jesus? Us =

11. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Different to animals Yet same in... Eating - plants (1:29-30) Blessing to reproduce (1:22,28) Formed from dust (2:7,19)

12. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Different to animals

13. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Not appearance Not Powers Different to animals Genesis 3: 21 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever

14. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Representative Different to animals Rational Caring Free

15. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Free to... Different to animals Love Empathise Sacrifice Create Laugh Worship Feel guilt Feel wonder Representative

16. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Different to animals Representative Continues after fall Genesis 9 6 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind. Genesis 9 6 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind.

17. 26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Man in God’s image Different to animals Representative Continues after fall James 3 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. James 3 9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness.

18. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? Man is uniquely in God's image Responsibility “The real problem is not that God is dead, but that we are supposed to reflect God and stand as symbols of God especially for the young, and that he is dead in us because we have never understood him.” John Powell

19. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? Man is uniquely in God's image Responsibility Colossians 3 9... since you have taken off your old self with its practices 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

20. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? Man is uniquely in God's image Responsibility Value Genesis 9: 6 Whoever sheds human blood, by human beings shall their blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made humankind.

21. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? 6 Days of work 1 day of rest

22. The importance of rest Exodus 20 8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Exodus 20 8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labour and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor any foreigner residing in your towns. 11 For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

23. The importance of rest Mark 2 27 Then Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Mark 2 27 Then Jesus said to them, "The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Rest... For us More important than... Money Job security Identity

24. The importance of rest When we rest we acknowledge that all our striving will, of itself, do nothing… Genuine rest requires acknowledgement that God, and our brothers and sisters can survive without us. It requires a recognition of our own insufficiency and a handling over of responsibility… That is why it requires faith. Paul Marshall Third Way July August 1990 p33

26. The importance of rest Exodus 34 21 "Six days you shall labour, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the ploughing season and harvest you must rest. Exodus 34 21 "Six days you shall labour, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during the ploughing season and harvest you must rest. Rest... A priority Sign of... Relationship Trust Faith

27. The importance of rest When we rest we accept God’s grace: we do not seek to earn, we receive; we do not justify, we are justified. This is why salvation can be pictured as rest. Paul Marshall Third Way July August 1990 p33

28. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? Nature was good

29. Understanding Genesis 2. How does this apply to us today? Nature was good Given to mankind to look after Important that we understand nature’s preciousness to God Important we look after the world

30. Genesis 2 4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens-- New story New account of creation of man New description of God To contradict? To teach different truths

31. Genesis 2 4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens-- 5 and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground,

32. Genesis 2 4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created. When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens-- 5 and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground, Man’s role to look after the planet

33. Genesis 2 6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground-- 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Life of man from God

34. Genesis 2 6 but streams came up from the earth and watered the whole surface of the ground-- 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Life of man from God Adam = ground = Man

35. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Man lives in Eden Eden = delight

36. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Where the sun rises? Eden Man lives in Eden

37. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Eden Man lives in Eden Nature pleasing to the eye

38. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Two trees Eternal life Eden Man lives in Eden

39. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Two trees Eternal life Awareness of Evil Eden Man lives in Eden

40. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Two trees Metaphors/ parables? Metaphors/ parables? Eden Man lives in Eden

41. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Two trees Metaphors/ parables? Metaphors/ parables? Eden Man lives in Eden Tree of life

42. Genesis 2 Tree of life Revelation 22 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations... 14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city... 19 And if any one of you takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from you your share in the tree of life Revelation 22 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations... 14 “Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city... 19 And if any one of you takes words away from this scroll of prophecy, God will take away from you your share in the tree of life

43. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Two trees Metaphors/ parables? Metaphors/ parables? Eden Man lives in Eden Does eternal life come from God or a tree?

44. Genesis 2 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground --trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Two trees Metaphors/ parables? Metaphors/ parables? Eden Man lives in Eden

45. Experience of sin/disobedience Genesis 2 9... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die." “Knowledge of good and evil” Awareness of temptation and evil The ability to decide what is good and evil, (like God) or to declare evil is good Considering self wiser than God

46. Genesis 2 9... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The tree of the knowledge of good and evil 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die." “Eating” Consuming Disobeying

47. Genesis 2 9... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Eating the fruit brings knowledge of evil? (literal) The tree of the knowledge of good and evil Disobeying the command creates experience of evil (Metaphor) 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die." Experience of sin/disobedience Deciding what is good and evil, (like God) Considering self wiser than God

48. Genesis 2 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. Four rivers - 2 known - 2 unknown Four rivers - 2 known - 2 unknown Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Iran Jordan Eden

49. Genesis 2 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. 11 The name of the first is the Pishon; it winds through the entire land of Havilah, where there is gold. 12 (The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there.) Unknown river Pishon = Leap Havilah - Arabia? Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Iran Jordan

50. Genesis 2 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. Unknown river - but same name as spring in Jerusalem Cush not Ethiopia but northern Iran c.f. Gen 10:8 Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Iran Jordan 13 The name of the second river is the Gihon; it winds through the entire land of Cush.

51. Genesis 2 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Iran Jordan 14 The name of the third river is the Tigris; it runs along the east side of Asshur. And the fourth river is the Euphrates

52. Genesis 2 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it was separated into four headwaters. Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey Iran Jordan Location; Real but unknowable

53. Genesis 2 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Role of man to work and take care of earth Genesis 2: 4 When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens-- 5 and no shrub of the field had yet appeared on the earth and no plant of the field had yet sprung up, for the LORD God had not sent rain on the earth and there was no man to work the ground,

54. Genesis 2 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Role of man to work and take care of earth Genesis 1: 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”

55. Genesis 2 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Role of man to work and take care of earth Genesis 1 28 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.

56. Genesis 2 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Role of man to work and take care of earth Rule -

57. Genesis 2 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Role of man to work and take care of earth Effort Rule - Care Not harm or destroy

58. Genesis 2 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die." Freedom with responsibility

59. Genesis 2 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." Concern for man not to be alone

60. Genesis 2 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. 20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the field. Animals named - part of rule - responsibility given by God Animals named - part of rule - responsibility given by God

61. Genesis 2 20... But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. Woman created

62. Genesis 2 20... But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. Woman created Helper - same word/idea as Holy Spirit in John John 14: 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth One who comes alongside to help Not inferior but partner and companion

63. Genesis 2 20... But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. Woman created Created out of man Rib not...

64. Genesis 2 23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, ' for she was taken out of man." 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Woman created Partnership of unity Loyal commitment

65. Genesis 2 23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, ' for she was taken out of man." 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Woman created Partnership of unity Loyal commitment Sexual union

66. Genesis 2 23 The man said, "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called `woman, ' for she was taken out of man." 24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. 25 The man and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Woman created Partnership of unity Loyal commitment Sexual union Sexuality pure and good

67. Understanding Genesis 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? (What form of literature is the author using?) 2. How does this apply to us today?

68. Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 5... there was no man to work the ground... 7 the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.... 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it... 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. 20 So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds of the air and all the beasts of the field.

69. Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 And the LORD God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground - -trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food. In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. 10 A river watering the garden flowed from Eden; from there it... 13 Gihon... 14 Tigris... Euphrates. 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. Man created for paradise

70. Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil... 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” Man created for paradise, free from death

71. Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil... 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” Man created for paradise, free from death

72. Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9... In the middle of the garden were the tree of life and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil... 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” Man created for paradise, free from death

73. Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.” Man created for paradise, free from death Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil

74. 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”... 20 But for Adam no suitable helper was found. 21 So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man's ribs and closed up the place with flesh Woman created to partner man Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth Man created for paradise, free from death Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil

75. Woman created to partner man Understanding Genesis 2 1. What was the author wanting to teach us? Man made by God to rule and care for the earth Man created for paradise, free from death Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil 2. How does this apply to us today?

76. Woman created to partner man Understanding Genesis 2 Man made by God to rule and care for the earth Man created for paradise, free from death Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil 2. How does this apply to us today?

77. Understanding Genesis 2 Man made by God to rule and care for the earth 2. How does this apply to us today? We must care for the planet We were created to do something not receive something

78. Understanding Genesis 2 Man created for paradise, free from death 2. How does this apply to us today? Death not God’s desire for us

79. Understanding Genesis 2 Man given warning and freedom not to choose knowledge of evil 2. How does this apply to us today? World created without sin

80. Woman created for companionship and partnership Woman created to partner man Understanding Genesis 2 2. How does this apply to us today? Men and woman not created to be independent or in conflict Woman not inferior to Men