{"product_id":"genesis-1-3-bruce-w-newcomer-9798999356031","title":"Genesis 1-3: Foundations of the Faith","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a world drowning in confusion about identity, sexuality, and meaning, the answers we desperately need are found in the opening chapters of Scripture.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenesis 1-3 is not ancient mythology or outdated cosmology.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.\u003cbr\u003eWhen 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Authority and Clarity of God's Word in Creation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGod'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Image of God: Human Dignity, Design, and Calling\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Reality of the Fall and the Necessity of Redemption Through Christ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSin 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis is not just another commentary on Genesis.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy the opening chapters of Genesis are essential for understanding everything that follows in Scripture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the doctrine of creation grounds human dignity, marriage, gender, and the sanctity of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the image of God means and why it matters for every ethical question we face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy God's design for male and female is not oppressive but liberating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the covenant of works in Eden shapes our understanding of salvation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat really happened in the Fall and why it explains everything wrong with our world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Genesis 3:15 sets up the entire redemptive storyline that culminates at the cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy you cannot compromise on Genesis without eventually compromising on the gospel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe foundations hold. They have held for thousands of years. They will hold for you.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStand firm. Build on rock. Live according to God's design, not the world's delusions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bruce W. Newcomer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999356031\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Big Bend Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/26\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 428\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.87d","brand":"Bruce W. Newcomer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437652422911,"sku":"9798999356031","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_86ef0e99-3af6-4aaf-b600-81d68872b5eb.jpg?v=1777163176","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/genesis-1-3-bruce-w-newcomer-9798999356031","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}