If you are new to Genesis2Paul, this page will help you get oriented.
This project is not a blog, and it is not meant to be read in a single sitting. It is a long-form theological argument developed across multiple texts, essays, and teaching resources.
What kind of site is this?
Genesis2Paul is a research and teaching project, not a news site or opinion blog.
The material here develops a sustained argument about the relationship between Genesis and Paul — especially how creational order, relational distinction, and glory function across Scripture.
Some pieces are exploratory and pedagogical. Others are more technical and analytical. All are written with the conviction that Scripture possesses an internal coherence that deserves careful, patient attention.
How should I read this project?
Genesis2Paul is best read slowly and selectively.
You do not need to agree with every claim in order to benefit from the argument. The aim is not to win debates, but to recover the deep scriptural patterns that shape Paul’s thought.
Readers are encouraged to follow lines of reasoning across multiple articles, rather than treating each piece as a standalone post. Many of the claims made here only become clear when read in relation to the whole.
Suggested entry paths
Depending on your background and interests, you may wish to begin in different places.
If you are primarily interested in biblical exegesis, start with the articles on Genesis 1–2 and the key Pauline texts where creational order is assumed rather than argued.
If you are engaging contemporary debates around gender, authority, or submission, the material on Ephesians 5, 1 Corinthians 11, and 1 Timothy 2 provides the most direct interaction.
If you are interested in the underlying theological framework, begin with the essays that develop a directionally ordered relational ontology and trace its implications for Christology and ecclesiology.
A concrete place to begin
If you’d like a single, guided example of how Genesis2Paul works in practice, the following three-part exploration offers a good entry point.
It approaches the same argument at increasing depth, allowing you to engage at the level that suits you.
→ Here is the link to get you there: Walking the Same Road: A Three-Depth Exploration
What should I do next?
If you are new to the site, the best next step is to read one or two foundational articles rather than trying to absorb everything at once.
You may also find it helpful to watch one or two short teaching videos before diving into the longer written material. These are designed to introduce key ideas without assuming technical background.
As you read, feel free to move back and forth between Genesis and Paul. The central claim of this project is that these texts belong together, and they illuminate one another when read patiently and in sequence.
Link to Articles Page
If you’d like to continue reading, you can explore the main articles that develop this argument in more detail on the Articles page.
How the Different Layers of This Site Relate to One Another
If you’d like to see how the different layers of this site relate to one another, you can read How the Pieces Fit Together.
If you would like a simple overview of how the different parts of this project relate to one another, you can see How the Project Fits Together.
How the Articles are Structured
Genesis2Paul is written in layers.
The main articles present the core theological argument in clear, non-technical prose. These form the backbone of the project and can be read on their own.
Some articles include links to Technical Companions (Optional). These are for readers who want to explore the underlying structure, exegesis, or conceptual framework in more detail. They deepen the argument but are not required to follow it.
You never need to read a technical companion to understand the main argument — but they are there if you want to go further.
How This Project is Organised
If you would like to know how the site is organised and how the different layers related to one another, see How This Project is Organised.
How Paul Thinks About Order
For readers who want a brief explanation of how Paul reasons about order and life in Christ, see How Paul Thinks About Order.