Later Inspired Writers Endorsed Genesis 1 - 11

1:1

The psalmist took creation literally as did Nehemiah in Neh 9:6 - 8

Psalm 33:6

2:6-8

Zophar knew about man having been placed upon the earth. The earliest records were already in circulation. Writing was available. Job 19:23-24.

Job 20:4

2:2-3

Moses took the seven days of creation very literally.

Exodus 20:11;31:17

2:7

Paul took the creation of Adam literally.

1 Corinthians 15:45

2:24

The Lord Jesus took Genesis word-for-word, attributing the earliest section to the “Creator.”

Matthew 19:5

2:24

Paul quotes this early part of Genesis as authority.

1 Corinthians 6:16

2:24

Paul quotes the same passage writing to the Church at Ephesus.

Ephesians 5:31

2:22

The narrative of Adam and Eve was taken literally by Paul.

1 Timothy 2:13

3:6

The detail that Eve was deceived was noted by Paul

1 Timothy 2:14

4:8

Jesus took the story of the killing of Abel very literally.

Luke 11:50 - 51

6:19

Jude accepted Enoch as a historical character.

Jude 14

7:11

Solomon took the story of Noah very literally.

Proverbs 3:20

10:25

Like Genesis, Chronicles spoke of the earth being divided.

1 Chronicles 1:19

11:29

The early part of Genesis agrees with the later part.

Genesis 20:12

11:31

Stephen spoke before authorities based on Genesis 11

Acts 7:4

Later Inspired Writers Endorsed Genesis 12 - 50

The Psalmist had Genesis, reviewing from Abraham to Joseph

Psalm 105:8 - 22

Jesus spoke of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, main characters in Genesis. They were real people.

Matthew 8:11

6:9

Jesus cited Noah’s case, endorsing the Genesis record.

Matthew 24:37 - 38

9:11

Isaiah quotes God as referring to the story of Noah in Genesis

Isaiah 54:8

15:6

James quotes Genesis and calls it “Scripture.”

James 2:23

15:6

Paul quotes Genesis and calls it “Scripture.”

Romans 4:3

17:7

The writer of 2 Kings knew of the covenant with the fathers.

2 Kings 13:23

17:11

Jesus included Genesis as the Law of Moses.

John 7:22

17:7

The writer of 1 Chronicles knew of the covenant with the fathers.

1 Chron. 16:15 - 21

17:7

Micah the prophet refers to the covenant with Abraham

Micah 7:20

The writer of Hebrews draws illustrations from Genesis

Hebrews 11:2 - 22