Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Genesis 1

## Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Reading of Genesis 1

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Genesis 1 through the lens of covenant theology, recognizing the creation narrative as the foundation of God's sovereign plan for redemption. This passage reveals God's absolute sovereignty in creation, as He speaks the universe into existence by His decree. It sets the stage for the covenant of works with Adam, which foreshadows the necessity of Christ's redemptive work. The orderly progression of creation days highlights God’s intentional design and purpose, pointing forward to the new creation inaugurated in Christ.

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