Genesis uses the same word to refer to animals and humans. Though this does not mean that animals are equal to humans, Randy Alcorn explains that it does indicate that there is something special and unique that all living creatures share compared to the rest of creation - trees, rocks, etc. This is an important distinction in a culture that talks about "our cousin, tree." This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Randy Alcorn compares and contrasts the rulership of Adam and Eve and the rulership of the nations on the New Earth, using passages from Genesis 2 and Revelation 21. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

Lita Cosner, Creation Magazine writer, chats with Randy Alcorn, founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. Article originally published in April 2012 edition of Creation Magazine, http://creation.com/randy-alcorn-interview.