Genesis 1 and 2 Typically Considered: Genesis 1-2

Genesis 1‑2 • 1 min. read • grade level: 9

THAT we are justified in treating Gen. 1 and 2 in a typical sense, we can prove by a reference to one or two Scriptures. We read, "Adam... is the figure of Him that was to come" (Rom. 5:14¹⁴Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. (Romans 5:14)). "The first Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit " (1 Cor. 15: 45). Here we have a warrant for considering Adam as typical of Christ. Again, "For God who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath, shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ " (2 Cor. 4:6⁶For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:6)). Here we have the warrant for considering God's command, " Let light be " in Gen. 1, as typical of God's gracious dealings with the souls of men, illuminating them with Divine light. Further, without straining in any way, it will be seen that there lies enshrined typically in Gen. 1 The sovereign actions of God in this world from the spiritual point of view.