Topical Encyclopedia The concept of "first-time" in the Bible often signifies the beginning of a significant event or the introduction of a new covenant, practice, or divine intervention. The Bible, as a historical and theological document, records numerous "firsts" that have profound implications for understanding God's relationship with humanity and His unfolding plan of salvation.Creation and the First Man and Woman The book of Genesis introduces the first act of creation, where God brings the universe into existence. Genesis 1:1 states, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." This marks the first moment of time as we understand it, setting the stage for all subsequent events. The creation of the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, is another pivotal "first-time" event. Genesis 2:7 describes the formation of Adam: "Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being." Eve's creation follows in Genesis 2:22 : "And from the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man, He made a woman and brought her to him." The First Sin and Its Consequences The first act of disobedience against God, commonly referred to as "The Fall," is recorded in Genesis 3. This event marks the introduction of sin into the world, fundamentally altering the relationship between God and humanity. Genesis 3:6 recounts, "When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it." This first sin brought about the need for redemption, setting the stage for God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. The First Covenant God's first covenant with humanity is established with Noah after the flood. This covenant is significant as it represents God's promise to never again destroy the earth with a flood. Genesis 9:11 states, "I establish My covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth." The sign of this covenant is the rainbow, symbolizing God's faithfulness and mercy. The First Passover The first Passover, as described in Exodus 12, marks a critical moment in the history of Israel. It commemorates God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Exodus 12:14 commands, "This day is to be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD; as a lasting ordinance for the generations to come." The Passover foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, who delivers humanity from the bondage of sin. The First Coming of Christ The first coming of Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the inauguration of the New Covenant. The Gospels record the birth, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus, marking the first-time God incarnate walked among humanity. John 1:14 declares, "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth." The First Church The establishment of the first Christian church occurs in the book of Acts, following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Acts 2:41-42 describes this foundational moment: "Those who embraced his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to the believers that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This event marks the beginning of the Christian community and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. Throughout the Bible, "first-time" events are often moments of divine intervention, new beginnings, and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. These events provide a framework for understanding the narrative of Scripture and God's ongoing relationship with His creation. Greek 4413. protos -- first, chief ... Word Usage before (3), best (1), first (128), first of all (2), first importance (1), first man (1), first one (1), first things (1), first time (1), foremost ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4413.htm - 8k 4387. proteros -- before 2675. katartizo -- to complete, prepare Strong's Hebrew 8462. techillah -- a beginning... Word Origin from chalal Definition a beginning NASB Word Usage before (1), began (1), beginning (11), first (5), first time (2), previously (2). Tachmonite. ... /hebrew/8462.htm - 6k 7223. rishon -- former, first, chief 8463. tachalu -- disease Library First Stage of the Roman Trial. Jesus Before Pilate for the First ... Of the Law and a Christian The Interpretation of this Fact. Of the Trinity and a Christian, and of the Law and a Christian. Jesus Christ, the Revealer of the Creator, could not be the Same ... The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles. Leaves College. Goes to Alexandria, Ky. An Adventure in Ohio. A ... Chapter twelve Apocryphal Apocalypses. Apocryphal Gospels. Thesaurus First-time (1 Occurrence)First-time. First-ripe, First-time. Firtree . Multi-Version Concordance First-time (1 Occurrence). Deuteronomy 10:10 ... /f/first-time.htm - 6k Eli (36 Occurrences) First-ripe (7 Occurrences) Firtree Alexandria (4 Occurrences) Exploration Ahab (85 Occurrences) Taxing (3 Occurrences) Tax (43 Occurrences) Visit (97 Occurrences) Resources What is the first earth age? Is the concept of a first earth age biblical? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that there is a proper time for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1 8)? | GotQuestions.org Will we experience time in heaven? | GotQuestions.org Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance First-time (1 Occurrence)Deuteronomy 10:10 Subtopics Related Terms |
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