Be Basic [Genesis 1-11] Quotes

“The noted Bible commentator Matthew Henry wrote: “She was not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved.” Paul wrote that “the woman is the glory of man” (1 Cor. 11:7 NIV), for if man is the head (1 Cor. 11:1–16; Eph. 5:22–33), then woman is the crown that honors the head.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“That this complex universe should appear by accident out of nothing from a “big bang” is as probable as the works of Shakespeare resulting from an explosion in a printing plant.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“The sacrificial death of the Son wasn’t an accident, it was an appointment (Acts 2:23; 4:27–28), for He was “slain from the foundation of the world” (Rev. 13:”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“When He wrote the Bible, God didn’t give us a ponderous theology book divided into sections labeled God, Creation, Man, Sin, and so forth. Instead, He gave us a story, a narrative that begins in eternity past and ends in eternity future. It’s a story about God and His dealings with all kinds of people and how they responded to His Word. As we read these narratives, we learn a great deal about God, ourselves, and our world, and we discover that our own personal story is found somewhere in the pages of Scripture. If you read long enough and honestly enough, you will meet yourself in the Bible.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“The only righteousness God will accept is the righteousness of Jesus Christ, His Son (2 Cor. 5:21), and the only way people can receive that righteousness is by admitting their sins and trusting Jesus Christ to save them (Rom. 3:19–30; Gal. 2:16).”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“We can’t separate our relationship with God from our relationship with our brothers and sisters.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“When you focus on the greatness of God, your own problems and burdens will become smaller and lighter.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“A famous Chinese scholar came to America to lecture and during the course of his tour was met at a busy metropolitan railway station by his university host. “If we run quickly, we can catch the next train and save ourselves three minutes,” said the host. The scholar quietly asked, “And what significant thing shall we do with the three minutes that we save by running?” A good question that could not be answered.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“But if God is sovereign and has a plan for His people and His world, why pray? Isn’t praying interfering with God’s will? No, it isn’t. Prayer is one of the means God has ordained to accomplish His will in this world. It has well been said that the purpose of prayer is not to get our will done in heaven but to get God’s will done on earth. “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (6:10 NIV).”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“Work isn’t a curse; it’s an opportunity to use our abilities and opportunities in cooperating with God and being faithful stewards of His creation. After man sinned, work became toil (Gen. 3:17–19), but that wasn’t God’s original intention. We all have different abilities and opportunities, and we must discover what God wants us to do with our lives in this world, for the good of others and the glory of God. Someday, we want to be able to stand before God and say with Jesus, “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do” (John 17:4 NKJV).”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“It has been said that most people in our world are being “crucified between two thieves”: the regrets of yesterday and the worries about tomorrow. That’s why they can’t enjoy today. Relying on modern means of transportation and communication, we try to live two or three days at a time, only to run headlong against the creation cycle of the universe, and the results are painful and often disastrous.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word

“Because He’s perfect, God can’t change for the better; and because He’s holy, He can’t change for the worse. We can depend on Him no matter what our circumstances or no matter how we feel.”
― Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Basic (Genesis 1-11): Believing the Simple Truth of God's Word