Topical Encyclopedia The Scriptures, revered as the divinely inspired Word of God, serve as the foundation for understanding the promises of the Gospel. These promises, woven throughout both the Old and New Testaments, reveal God's redemptive plan for humanity through Jesus Christ. The Bible, as a unified narrative, consistently points to the fulfillment of these promises, offering hope and assurance to believers.Old Testament Promises The Old Testament lays the groundwork for the Gospel through covenants and prophecies that anticipate the coming of the Messiah. In Genesis 3:15, often referred to as the Protoevangelium, God promises a future victory over sin and Satan through the seed of the woman: "And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed; He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel" . This early promise foreshadows the ultimate triumph of Christ over evil. The Abrahamic Covenant further unfolds God's redemptive plan. In Genesis 12:3, God promises Abraham, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you, and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you" . This promise finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, a descendant of Abraham, through whom salvation is offered to all nations. The prophetic writings of Isaiah also contain significant promises of the Gospel. Isaiah 53 vividly describes the suffering servant, whose sacrificial death would atone for the sins of many: "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). This prophecy points directly to the atoning work of Christ on the cross. New Testament Fulfillment The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of these promises in the person and work of Jesus Christ. The Gospels present Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah who inaugurates the Kingdom of God. In Matthew 1:21, the angel announces to Joseph, "She will give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins" . This declaration encapsulates the essence of the Gospel promise—salvation through Christ. The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, expounds on the promises of the Gospel, emphasizing justification by faith. In Romans 1:16-17, Paul writes, "I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek. For the gospel reveals the righteousness of God that comes by faith from start to finish, just as it is written: 'The righteous will live by faith'" . Here, Paul underscores the universal scope of the Gospel and its power to transform lives. Eternal Promises The promises of the Gospel extend beyond temporal blessings to eternal life. In John 3:16, one of the most cherished verses in Scripture, Jesus declares, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" . This promise assures believers of their eternal destiny with God. The Book of Revelation offers a glimpse of the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises. Revelation 21:3-4 describes the new heaven and new earth, where God will dwell with His people: "And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying: 'Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away'" . This vision encapsulates the consummation of the Gospel promises, where believers will experience eternal joy and communion with God. In summary, the Scriptures, from Genesis to Revelation, contain the promises of the Gospel, revealing God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. These promises offer hope, redemption, and the assurance of eternal life to all who believe. Torrey's Topical Textbook Romans 1:2(Which he had promised before by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Torrey's Topical Textbook Library The Irish Articles of Religion. AD 1615. What the Scriptures Principally Teach: the Ruin and Recovery of ... The Authority and Utility of the Scriptures From the Two Books on the Promises. Some Gospel Truths Opened, According to the Scriptures; Or, the ... Methodists, or the Methodist Episcopal Church. Methodist Articles of Religion. AD 1784. Chapter vii. Concerning the Scriptures. On the Sufficiency and Perfection of the Holy Scriptures In Resources What are redaction criticism and higher criticism? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is new covenant theology? | GotQuestions.org I am a Jehovah's Witness. 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