In the Beginning: A Verse-by-Verse Study of Genesis Chapter 6

Genesis Chapter 6 brings the reader to one of the most sobering turning points in the early biblical record. Mankind has multiplied upon the earth, but human wickedness has also become great. The chapter examines the difficult passage of the sons of God, the daughters of men, the Nephilim, and the mighty men of old, while carefully separating Scripture from speculation.The study then moves into the LORD's grief over human corruption, the violence that filled the earth, and the righteous judgment that would come through the flood. Yet Genesis 6 is not only a chapter of judgment. Noah finds favor in the eyes of the LORD, walks with God, receives the ark command, and becomes the vessel through whom God preserves life.This verse-by-verse study follows the chapter from corruption to covenant mercy, showing the holiness of God, the seriousness of sin, and the mercy that provides refuge before judgment.

Pages: 712, Paperback, Independently published