First Gospel Promise

FIRST GOSPEL PROMISE

Christ Proclamation Church

July 7, 2024

Theme: As a result of the devil’s lies and Adam’s sin, we are sinners enslaved
to disobedience. So Adam’s sin ignited a life and death struggle between good
and evil. But God promised salvation in a second Adam, the Lord Jesus, whose
death on the cross brings eternal life and the power to live for God’s glory!

I. CONTEXT OF THE PROMISE
   A. Paradise Provided – (Genesis 1:1-2:25)
   B. Paradise Lost – (Genesis 3:1-14)
      1. Devil Lied – (Gen. 3:1-5)
      2. Man Sinned – (Gen. 3:6-14)
      3. People Died – (Gen. 2:15-17; 3:22-24)
   C. Promise Given – (Genesis 3:15)

II. FULFILLMENT OF THE PROMISE
   A. Jesus is Foreshadowed in Samuel
      1. Ark of God and Dagon – (1 Sam. 5:1-4)
      2. David and Goliath – (1 Sam. 17:46-51)
      3. David and Saul – (1 Sam. 31:9)
      4. David and Absalom – (2 Sam. 18:9)
   B. Jesus is the Ultimate Seed of the Woman
      1. Jesus is the Promised Seed – (Gal. 3:16)
      2. Jesus is the 2nd Adam – (Matt. 4; Rom. 5:18-19)
   C. Jesus Delivered the Mortal Blow
      1. Satan Defeated at the Cross – (John 12:27-32)
      2. Salvation Secured at the Cross – (Rev. 12:7-11)

III. APPLICATION OF THE PROMISE
   A. Salvation to All Who Believe
   B. Power to Live for God’s Glory