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Introduction:
The gospel is clearly revealed in the New Testament
Scriptures. With the
hindsight of the N.T. Scriptures we can see God’s plan from the
very beginning. Genesis
2-3 A.
The Gospel in Genesis 1.
Serves as the starting point of redemption in the Book of
Beginnings. 2.
Serves as a shadowy backdrop between the sinful type (take
and eat) and its righteous anti-type (take, eat) by those who have
partaken of both. 3.
Gives Christians another means of sharing the gospel to the
lost. Discussion: I.
The Gospel Through the Fall of Adam and Eve A.
The Perfect Setting 1.
God’s crowning creation (man) was placed with the tree of
life at his disposal. Gen.
2:9 2.
His task: tend and keep the garden. Gen.
2:15 3.
The remainder of his life on earth would be to enjoy the
blessings of God: dominion over all creation (animals, plants, the
earth itself). B.
The Choice 1.
The tree of knowledge of good and evil: boundary, choice,
and a grave consequence. a.
Providing law gave man 1) a choice 2) what God desires 3)
consequence if choosing against God’s will. Gen.
2:16-17 b.
Man ultimately chose based upon his own fleshly desires. 2.
Even through this God gave man a future hope of victory. Gen.
3:14-15 II.
The Gospel Realized in Christ A.
The Sinful Setting 1.
Man fallen because of sin. Romans
3 2.
Without hope. Eph.
2 3.
He is separated from God, though God is near to those
seeking Him. 4.
Lost to an eternity of torment. B.
The Choice 1.
Through the knowledge of Jesus Christ man can be freed from
death’s grip. Eph.
1:17 2.
By choosing what God desires hope for eternal life is once
again realized (through Christ). Conclusion: A.
The Perfect Setting 1. By taking and eating man plunged into separation between himself and God.
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
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