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Romans 8:28-30
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Even in God's first judgment on sin, He announced a plan of salvation.
After the initial blessing, a dramatic tension is introduced into the story.
Can God's desire to bless us be stopped by our sins?
As we know, in Genesis 3, God pronounces his curses in response to the fall of Adam and Eve.
But God doesn't end with the curse. He is merciful.
Even as God pronounces judgment on the serpent, he also hints at a future salvation.
God says, "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."
Who is this offspring, this seed? It is unclear in Genesis, but we know from the New Testament that this promise is fulfilled in Jesus.
For instance, Paul states in Romans 16:20, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you."
So consider this. In the very first moment that God judges sin, he announces a plan of salvation.
This should assure our hearts: our First Love is eager to save his people.
Genesis 3:15
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.
What are some other passages that show God's intentional plan to save us, even in the midst of our lostness?
In Luke 15:20, in the parable of the prodigal son, Jesus says, "But while the son was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion." Slowly read and meditate on this parable (Luke 15:11-32).
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