Why did God accept Abel’s offering but reject Cain’s offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

Question: “Why did God accept Abel’s offering but reject Cain’s offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?” Answer: The stories of the first act of worship in human history and the first murder are recorded in Genesis chapter 4. This follows the account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, their disobedience to… Continue reading Why did God accept Abel’s offering but reject Cain’s offering? Why did Cain then kill Abel?

Introduction to Genesis – Summary, Notes & Outline

Title The English title, Genesis, comes from the Greek translation (Septuagint, LXX) meaning “origins”; whereas, the Hebrew title is derived from the Bible’s very first word, translated “in the beginning.” Genesis serves to introduce the Pentateuch (the first 5 books of the OT) and the entire Bible. The influence of Genesis in Scripture is demonstrated by… Continue reading Introduction to Genesis – Summary, Notes & Outline