Is a literal interpretation of Genesis important to the Gospel?

Yes.

There can be no other answer, given Jesus's own words in John 5:46-47:

"For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me, for he wrote about Me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?"

 

This verse makes it pretty clear. A six-day creation is not something we can just brush aside or classify as "non-essential." Genesis is the solid foundation on which the rest of God's Word is built. Why is there sin and death in the world? Genesis. Why is marriage to be shared only between one man and one woman? Genesis. The first promise of our Savior's coming? Genesis. You even find your answer to why we are to wear clothes in Genesis! The foundation for all we believe as Christians is found in Genesis.

 

So it is no wonder why this book of the Bible is a prime target of Satan.

 

That is why I am so grateful and blessed by the ministries of people like Russ Miller, who are taking an active stand for Creation and God's Word. Their ministries are vitally important! To learn more about Russ Miller and to support his ministry, you can visit his website at: http://www.creationministries.org/

 

We were so blessed to hear Mr. Miller, our good friend and brother in Christ, speak on creation, evolution, and science yesterday! Totally looking forward to his next session on Wednesday!