REDISCOVERING LOVE, REALITY, AND THE IMAGE OF GOD
The Book
A Genesis One Christian is a deeply personal and theologically thoughtful exploration of what it means to live from our original design rather than our inherited brokenness. This book invites readers to reimagine their identity, not as defined by sin or shame, but by the goodness and purpose declared by God at the beginning of creation.
Rather than starting with the fall of humanity in Genesis 3, the book centers on the truth of Genesis 1: that we were created in the image of God, called good, and designed to walk in relationship with our Creator and with one another. It explores how this foundational perspective affects everything from our view of self, to our interactions with others, our understanding of growth, our relationship to time and silence, and even our experience of suffering.
A Genesis One Christian weaves together scripture, science, and philosophical insight. Whether wrestling with free will and divine omniscience, or learning how to move through regret without shame, the book guides readers to a posture that is rooted in love, truth, and grace.
At its core, this book is not about theological arguments or religious performance; it is an invitation to live as we were meant to, whole, loved, and awakened to the reality that we carry the image of God in everything we do. With gentle strength and enduring hope, A Genesis One Christian offers a framework for living that is both ancient and urgently needed today.
This is not a book of answers, it is a book of reflection, resonance, and invitation. For anyone who has felt disillusioned by fear-based religion or disconnected from their original worth, this book points to a path of restoration through remembering who we were created to be.
ISBN: 979-8-218-81836-4
The Content
Introduction
A Journey of Questioning
Who is this Book For?
Genesis 1 vs Genesis 3: Rethinking the Starting Point
Science & Faith: A False Divide
An Invitation to Seek
Chapter 1
In the Beginning
The Adversary
Chapter 2
Christianity Lost the Plot
Original Intent
Sin
Chapter 3
Seeing Ourselves and Others as Loved
What if this Feels… Wrong?
Tough Times
Chapter 4
What Makes Me… Me?
Living as a Whole Person
Physical
Emotional
Rational
Volitional
Spiritual
Chapter 5
Image of God
Imaging God Through Our Five Experiences
Moving Toward Wholeness
Chapter 6
An Invitation to Live as Loved
Not to be Him, but to Follow Him
Walking in Love
The Fruit of Living in Alignment
Chapter 7
God’s Omniscience & Human Free Will
The Holy Spirit & Silence
Chapter 8
Dimensionality of Reality
Perception
Dimensions
The Garden
Our Reality
The Source
Chapter 9
The Energy of Creation
Chapter 10
What Happens When We Die?
Hell
The Next Reality
What Now?
Chapter 11
Being Human
Patterns We Repeat
Sitting with Yourself
Living Grounded in a World that Isn’t
The Point
Afterward
ISBN: 979-8-218-81836-4
The Author
Chris Turner is a business owner, writer, coach, and deeply reflective thinker whose work sits at the intersection of faith, philosophy, and personal growth. With a voice that is both grounded and compassionate, Chris invites readers to slow down, wrestle with deep questions, and reflect on who they were created to be.
He is the founder of GRIT Coaching (www.ittakesgrit.coach), dedicated to helping men reclaim responsibility, clarify their purpose, and live with greater agency and integrity. Chris offers practical guidance rooted in emotional intelligence, spiritual depth, and a relentless belief in human potential. His signature approach is a steady invitation to take the next best step of integrity.
Chris is also the owner of Notion LLC (www.notionmc.net), a marketing communications company. He brings the same strategic clarity and care to his business work that he brings to his writing and coaching, believing that all work, when done with purpose, can be an extension of service and calling.
A Genesis One Christian is Chris's first book, reflecting years of personal journaling, philosophical exploration, and spiritual unlearning.
