The horror of judgment followed by the promise of grace
The Noahic Covenant is a pause in God’s judgment, a promise of preservation that sets the stage for the continuation of his redemptive story.
The Noahic Covenant is a pause in God’s judgment, a promise of preservation that sets the stage for the continuation of his redemptive story.
Throughout his trial, Paul’s mission never wavers. He stands before the pomp of Agrippa and the power of Rome not as a man desperate for freedom but as a servant desperate for souls.
Genesis 3:15 shows the gospel in its most embryonic form. It’s a mere seed planted in the soil of a broken world. God’s grace is already on the move.
In Genesis 3, the harmony that once defined creation shatters like a glass dropped on concrete. Sin enters the world, and its effects are immediate.
Pastors aren’t exempt from the same temptations we all face. If anything, they’re prime targets. The enemy knows a well-aimed shot at a pastor can scatter the sheep quickly.
God’s not just a craftsman. He’s a perfectionist. After each day of creation, he stands back, nods approvingly, and says, “It is good.”
Whether you know these events or are encountering them for the first time, I pray that this series will deepen your understanding of God’s great plan of redemption.