Genesis Finds Its Complement in the Apocalypse
The sermon explores the parallels between the book of Genesis and the book of Revelation, highlighting the creation, the fall, and the ultimate restoration of man to his original state.
E.W. Bullinger delves into the parallelism between Genesis and Revelation, showcasing the contrast between the beginning and the end of God's redemptive plan. From the creation of Earth to the final judgment, the preacher highlights the themes of sin, rebellion, restoration, and the ultimate victory of God over evil. The sermon emphasizes the consequences of man's disobedience, the impact of Satan's influence, and the promise of redemption through a promised seed. It concludes with the restoration of man, the defeat of Satan, and the eternal blessings awaiting those who remain faithful to God.
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This Is Appendix 3 From The Companion Bible.
GENESIS. APOCALYPSE.
Genesis, the book of the beginning.
The Earth created (1:1).
Satan's first rebellion.
Sun, moon and stars for Earth's government
(1:14-16).
Sun to govern the day (1:16).
Darkness called night (1:5).
Waters called seas (1:10).
A river for Earth's blessing (2:10-14).
Man in God's image (1:26).
Entrance of sin (3).
Curse pronounced (3:14, 17).
Death entered (3:19).
Cherubim, first mentioned in connection with man
(3:24).
Man driven out from Eden (3:24).
Tree of life guarded (3:24).
Sorrow and suffering enter (3:17).
Man's religion, art, and science, resorted to for
enjoyment, apart from God (4).
Nimrod, a great rebel and king, and hidden anti-
God, the founder of Babylon (10:8, 9).
A flood from God to destroy an evil generation
(6-9).
The Bow, the token of God's covenant with the
Earth (9:13).
Sodom and Egypt, the place of corruption and
temptation (13, 19).
A confederacy against Abraham's people overthrown
(14).
Marriage of first Adam (2:18-23).
A bride sought for Abraham's son (Isaac) and found
(24).
Two angels acting for God on behalf of His people
(19).
A promised seed to possess the gate of his enemies
(22:17).
Man's dominion ceased and Satan's begun (3:24).
The old serpent causing sin, suffering, and death
(3:1).
The doom of the old serpent pronounced (3:15).
Sun, moon, and stars, associated with Israel (37:9).
Apocalypse, the book of the end.
The Earth passed away (21:1).
Satan's final rebellion (20:3, 7-10).
Sun, moon, and stars, connected with Earth's judg-
ment (6:13; 8:12; 16:8).
No need of the sun (21:23).
"No night there" (22:5).
"No more sea" (21:1).
A river for the New Earth (22:1, 2).
Man headed by one in Satan's image (13).
Development and end of sin (21, 22).
"No more curse" (22:3).
"No more death" (21:4).
Cherubim, finally mentioned in connection with man
(4:6).
Man restored (22).
"Right to the Tree of Life" (22:14).
No more sorrow (21:4).
Man's religion, luxury, art, and science, in their full
glory, judged and destroyed by God (18).
The Beast, the great rebel, a king, and manifested
anti-God, the reviver of Babylon (13-18).
A flood from Satan to destroy an elect generation
(12).
The Bow, betokening God's remembrance of His
covenant with the Earth (4:3; 10:1).
Sodom and Egypt again: (spiritually representing
Jerusalem) (11:8).
A confederacy against Abraham's seed overthrown
(12).
Marriage of last Adam (19).
A Bride made ready and brought to Abraham's Son
(19:9) See Matthew 1:1.
Two witnesses acting for God on behalf of His
People (11).
The promised seed coming into possession (11:18).
Satan's dominion ended, and man's restored (22).
The old serpent bound for 1,000 years (20:1-3).
The doom on the old serpent executed (20:10).
Sun, moon, and stars, associated again with Israel (12).
Sermon Outline
- I. Creation and the Fall
- A. The Earth created and Satan's first rebellion
- B. Entrance of sin and curse pronounced
- C. Death entered and man driven out from Eden
- II. The Early History of Man
- A. Man's religion, art, and science resorted to for enjoyment
- B. Nimrod, a great rebel and king, and hidden anti-God
- C. A flood from God to destroy an evil generation
- III. The Promised Seed
- A. Marriage of first Adam and a bride sought for Abraham's son
- B. Two angels acting for God on behalf of His people
- C. A promised seed to possess the gate of his enemies
- IV. The Apocalypse
- A. The Earth passed away and Satan's final rebellion
- B. Sun, moon, and stars connected with Earth's judgment
- C. No more sea, no more night, and a river for the New Earth
- V. The New Creation
- A. Man restored and right to the Tree of Life
- B. No more sorrow, no more death, and no more curse
- C. Man's religion, luxury, art, and science judged and destroyed
Key Quotes
“The Earth passed away (21:1).” — E.W. Bullinger
“Satan's final rebellion (20:3, 7-10).” — E.W. Bullinger
“No more sea (21:1).” — E.W. Bullinger
Application Points
- Recognize the significance of the creation and the fall in understanding the Bible's narrative.
- Understand the role of Satan as a rebel and an anti-God figure.
- Look forward to the ultimate restoration of man to his original state through the promised seed.