Created for Communion with God: The Promise of Genesis 1 and 2
God made us to know him
The book of Genesis brings us back to beginnings. And in the beginning, we meet God.
In Created for Communion with God, Harrison Perkins explains that the creation account of Genesis 1–2 is primarily about God and his relationship with human beings. These chapters are God’s word for God’s people, to summon us into communion with him. Perkins’s theological reflections reveal God’s glory and goodness, highlight the good news of Jesus, and encourage the soul.
Praise for Created for Communion with God
This accessible but theologically rich book will open up the meaning of creation and deepen your relationship with the Creator. It is an excellent example of theological interpretation of Scripture written for the church by a pastor who draws on the riches of the history of commentary on Scripture. The focus is on what the Genesis creation account teaches us about the nature and purposes of God. Highly recommended!
—Craig A. Carter, research professor of theology, Tyndale University, Toronto; theologian in residence, Westney Heights Baptist Church, Ontario
This book is accessible to every Christian. It clarifies our created purpose, and it compels us to draw near to God. I encourage you to give this book your attention so that you can see Genesis 1–2 anew, not as written to stir up controversy about creation, but rather communion with our Triune Creator.
—Chad Vegas, pastor, Sovereign Grace Church, Bakersfield, California
Created for Communion with God invites readers to rediscover the wonder of God in the creation narrative. Perkins masterfully demonstrates that the book of Genesis was given to draw us into devotion and communion with God. This book is a valuable resource for pastors, seminary students, and congregants alike.
—Wes Wade, pastor, Grace Bible Fellowship, Brentwood, California
With exegetical care, theological rigour, and pastoral concern, Perkins gives his readers an insight into the first two chapters of Genesis which is foundational and formational for the Christian life.
—Bob Akroyd, lecturer, Edinburgh Theological Seminary
- An Invitation to Communion
- Crafted for Communion
- The Beginning of Communion
- Effective Communion
- Beautiful Communion
- Made for Communion
- A Time for Communion
- A Place for Communion
- Communion by Covenant
- Creaturely Communion
- Communion Pointing to Christ
- A Call to Communion
- Title: Created for Communion with God: The Promise of Genesis 1 and 2
- Author: Harrison Perkins
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Publication Date: 2025
- Pages: 216
- Format: Logos Digital, Paperback
- Trim Size: 5.25x8
- ISBN: 9781683597643
Harrison Perkins is pastor of Oakland Hills Community Church (OPC) and author of Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction.