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Chestnut Ridge Church

Timeline–Part 1

We all love stories. They make us feel like we are a part of something bigger than ourselves. They can stir the imagination and engage the heart. They motivate us, influence us, and have the unique ability to build connections. So, it’s no wonder that the Bible is the most beloved book of all time! In this series, Timeline, we’ll explore the stories that span 4,000 years of biblical history, from Genesis to Malachi. As we focus on some of the most beloved stores in the Old Testament, we’ll discover that in every story the overarching theme is God’s desire to have a relationship with us.

Locations & Times

Chestnut Ridge Church [CRC] (ONLINE ONLY)

2223 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA

Sunday 9:00 AM

Sunday 11:00 AM

Hello from The Ridge!

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Today's Music
Welcome the Healer, Yes I Will, Faithful Now, O Praise the Name

Timeline—Part 1
[Tim Haring]

Problem | We don't realize the importance of the book of Genesis in laying the foundation of our faith
Solution | Hold to the foundations found in Genesis

Sinkholes are dramatic because the land usually stays intact for a period of time until the underground spaces just get too big. If there is not enough support for the land above the spaces, then a sudden collapse of the land surface can occur. –US Geological Survey

Foundational Doctrines Revealed in the Book of Genesis
• God created everything

Genesis 1:1-3 HCSB

Genesis 2:24 HCSB

Genesis 15:5-6 HCSB

Foundational Doctrines Revealed in the Book of Genesis
• God created everything
• People were created in the image of God
• Sin leads to death
• God has provided a way to save us
• God designed marriage and the family

The chapter… [is an] accounting for the Creation of the universe as man knows it, not the beginning of everything, –A.P. Ross

"More consequences for thought and action follow from the affirmation or denial of God than from answering any other question." –Mortimer Adler

No scientist or historian can improve upon, “In the beginning God …” This simple statement refutes the atheist, who says there is no God; the agnostic, who claims we cannot know God; the polytheist who worships many gods; the pantheist, who says that “all nature is God;” the materialist, who claims that matter is eternal and not created; and the fatalist, who teaches that there is no divine plan behind creation and history. –W. Wiersbe

Foundational Doctrines Revealed in the Book of Genesis
• God created everything
• People were created in the image of God

Psalms 14:1 HCSB

Being in God’s image means that humans share, though imperfectly and finitely, in God’s nature, that is, in His communicable attributes (in other words, those qualities we share in common with him (life, personality, truth, wisdom, love, holiness, justice), and so have the capacity for spiritual fellowship with Him. –A.P. Ross

Genesis 1:26-28 HCSB

Genesis 1:24 HCSB

Foundational Doctrines Revealed in the Book of Genesis
• God created everything
• People were created in the image of God
• Sin leads to death

Romans 8:22 HCSB

Genesis 2:15-17 HCSB

Foundational Doctrines Revealed in the Book of Genesis
• God created everything
• People were created in the image of God
• Sin leads to death
• God has provided a way to save us

Today's Takeaway | Hold to the foundations set in Genesis

The Ridge Weekly Podcast

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Weekly Devotional

Get More From the Message | Each week, a new devotional will be available on Tuesday and Thursday. These devotionals are based on the previous Sunday's message, and aim to take the message further and help you dive deeper into the topic. You can find the devotionals at the link, or sign up to receive weekly emails.

https://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/devotional/

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