This sermon defends the claim that Genesis 1 is historical narrative, not poetry or allegory and establishes God as the sovereign Creator who spoke the universe into existence in six literal days. The passage affirms God's eternal power and creativity, declaring the goodness of creation and establishing a clear distinction between Creator and creation, thereby refuting atheism, pantheism, and evolution. It serves as the bedrock for the entire biblical narrative, grounding key doctrines such as human dignity, the Sabbath, marriage, sin, and redemption, all of which hinge on a literal interpretation of Adam and Eve and the early chapters of Genesis. The sermon emphasizes that Scripture must interpret Scripture, warning that undermining the historicity of Genesis unravels the coherence of the entire Bible, and calls believers to submit their worldview to the authority of God's Word rather than to shifting scientific consensus or personal opinion. Outline: Genesis 1… 1. Is Historical Narrative not Poetry 2. Declares the Power & Creativity of God 3. Lays the Foundation for the Entire Bible