Genesis 1-3: Foundations of the Faith

By Bruce W Newcomer

In a world drowning in confusion about identity, sexuality, and meaning, the answers we desperately need are found in the opening chapters of Scripture.
Genesis 1-3 is not ancient mythology or outdated cosmology. These foundational chapters reveal the bedrock truths that make sense of everything else, who God is, who we are, why the world is broken, and how redemption works. Yet our generation has largely abandoned these truths, and the consequences are devastating.
When we lose Genesis, we lose the foundation for human dignity. We lose the framework for understanding marriage and sexuality. We lose the explanation for suffering and death. We lose the hope of redemption. Everything crumbles when the foundation gives way.

Dr. Newcomer will guide you through Genesis 1-3 with the wisdom of a seasoned pastor, the precision of a trained theologian, and the compassion of one who has walked through fire.

The Authority and Clarity of God's Word in Creation
God's creative word and His written Word carry the same divine authority. What He says in Genesis defines reality itself, providing the clarity we desperately need to navigate the confusion about identity, sexuality, and human purpose.

The Image of God: Human Dignity, Design, and Calling
We possess inherent dignity not earned but bestowed by our Creator. We are designed with intentionality as male and female with complementary roles. We have sacred callings to stewardship, work, and relationship. This truth provides the only coherent foundation for addressing the identity crisis of our age.

The Reality of the Fall and the Necessity of Redemption Through Christ
Sin is cosmic treason that has corrupted every dimension of human existence. We cannot fix ourselves. We need a Savior who can accomplish what we cannot. Genesis 3:15 promises the One who will crush the serpent's head, and the entire Bible unfolds the story of how God keeps that promise through Jesus Christ.

This is not just another commentary on Genesis.
This is a call to stand firm on foundations that have held for millennia. It's a challenge to reject the compromises that have weakened the church's witness. It's an invitation to discover, or rediscover, the solid ground beneath your feet.

You'll discover: Why the opening chapters of Genesis are essential for understanding everything that follows in ScriptureHow the doctrine of creation grounds human dignity, marriage, gender, and the sanctity of lifeWhat the image of God means and why it matters for every ethical question we faceWhy God's design for male and female is not oppressive but liberatingHow the covenant of works in Eden shapes our understanding of salvationWhat really happened in the Fall and why it explains everything wrong with our worldHow Genesis 3:15 sets up the entire redemptive storyline that culminates at the crossWhy you cannot compromise on Genesis without eventually compromising on the gospel
Dr. Newcomer writes with the authority of Scripture, the wisdom of Reformed theology, and the heart of a shepherd who has watched both the devastation that comes from abandoning these truths and the flourishing that comes from embracing them. Whether you're wrestling with doubts, facing cultural pressure to compromise, seeking to equip the next generation, or simply wanting to understand these foundational chapters more deeply, this book will ground you in truths that can bear the weight of your life.

The foundations hold. They have held for thousands of years. They will hold for you.

Stand firm. Build on rock. Live according to God's design, not the world's delusions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GK1394TZ
• ISBN13: 9798999356031
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Big Bend Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"