In these chapters of Genesis, we see the sin of man in all its ugliness. But amid the corruption of sin, we also see the hope of the promised seed of the woman.
In the third chapter of Genesis, Moses explains the origin of evil through the deception of Satan. In the aftermath of man’s rebellion, we find the very first prophecy regarding the coming Savior, the human Victor who will fight the deceiver and vanquish him.
In the opening two chapters of Genesis, the Holy Spirit through Moses reveals the goodness of God displayed in creation. This is first seen in the six days of creation, then it is brightly lit up in God’s goodness pouring over man in Eden.
Believers intercede for the brethren, for those who sincerely seek repentance. John assures us that all such prayers are answered by God, because it is indeed His will that His elect be sanctified. Moreover, we have the assurance that Jesus guards His own to the very end and loses none.
Believers intercede for the brethren, for those who sincerely seek repentance. John assures us that all such prayers are answered by God, because it is indeed His will that His elect be sanctified. Moreover, we have the assurance that Jesus guards His own to the very end and loses none.
All who believe in the Son of God have eternal life. They are no longer spiritually but alive in Christ and they have an open access to the Father as the children of God to seek His face in prayer.
God testified of His Son’s identity as God at His baptism, at His crucifixion, and by the miraculous works of the Holy Spirit. We must not reject His testimony but accept it and embrace Jesus as Lord.
All who are born of God trust in Christ, love God and His people, and keep His commandments. These are the undeniable marks of regeneration: faith, love, and obedience.
God’s love has reached its goal (perfected) in us when we love one another. This is what boosts our confidence that we are indeed the children of God who by the Holy Spirit have Christ in us, who Himself loved God’s people as God loves them.
Truth and love go hand in hand. The truth of the gospel is what fuels Christian love. The love of God demonstrated in the coming of the Savior is what binds believers to love one another and provides the full resources to do so.
