Where does the Gospel begin? Would there be a New Testament without the Old Testament? Would the writers of the Bible tell a different story if left to their own knowledge? These questions help Christians stay engaged and grow spiritually. Always looking for answers, asking questions, and expressing our opinions makes us human.
The first book of the Bible lays the groundwork for the entire Bible. Genesis 3:15 states, “And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” This verse is the foundation of the universal battle between good and evil, which is carried throughout the Bible. This verse is called the “Protoevangelium,” meaning “first gospel,” because it establishes the promise of redemption and victory over sin and, more importantly, over Satan. In this verse, the serpent is Satan, and the woman is Eve, the “offspring of the woman” as a reference to Jesus Christ. Many Old Testament prophecies point to the coming of Christ, including the virgin birth and the suffering servant. Genesis 3:15 describes how it will all come about. In the New Testament, the Old Testament promises are fulfilled. Genesis 3:15 predicts the victories over sin and evil. Genesis 3:15 lays a foundational truth about God’s relationship with humanity. It encapsulates the ongoing struggle between good and evil while offering a profound promise of redemption. As we reflect on Genesis 3:15, we can find comfort and hope, knowing that even in our darkest times, there is a promise of light and redemption. So, the next time you read Genesis 3:15, remember its weighty significance in the context of your faith journey.” (Francis, 2024)
Some will say that the New and Old Testaments are separate books. But upon closer examination, one would have trouble existing without the other. The Old Testament gives a long history of a world in need of a Savior, and the New Testament tells how that need was fulfilled. Some will argue that both books were written by men, not realizing that God oversees everything man does. Divine intervention and heavenly guidance allowed the “men” to write the Bible. Both the Old and New Testaments describe humanity’s shortcomings and show how God gave His Son to provide restoration and salvation. It is not by accident that the Old and New Testaments mirror and depend upon each other. How could a writer stay on theme and predict things while living thousands of years apart? The two books are very much intertwined. Consider these points of interest:
“*Jesus reigns over it all as shown in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
*The Old Covenant in Genesis 12 to Malachi mirrors the New Covenant in Acts to Jude.
*One world government in Genesis 10-11 mirrors the one world government in Rev. 6-19.
*The world judged and destroyed in Genesis 6-9 mirrors the world judged and destroyed in Revelation 6-19.
*Satan and sin entering in Genesis 3-5 mirror Satan and sin exiting in Revelation 20.
*God and righteous people in paradise in Genesis 1-2 mirror God and redeemed people in paradise in Revelation 20-22.”
Genesis talks about the beginning, and Revelation discusses the end. How can so much time pass, with so many people involved, and still tell the same story without God’s hand?
Genesis 2:7 “Then the Lord God formed the man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living creature.” The Bible comes from intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge. It shows that true wisdom comes from obeying God. Human intelligence is limited, but God’s knowledge is infinite.
“Even the most brilliant poet or novelist cannot hope to write something that will affect readers for millennia, yet the Bible has done and continues to do so. We recognize it as inspired, because God worked, often behind the scenes (subconsciously, or if you will, “the Holy Spirit” if you like) to ensure that the words we have in the Bible are his powerful, life-bringing words. Read them for yourself, and see if they don’t strike you as astonishing! I’d try one of the gospels first: Mark is the shortest, and perhaps most dramatic, but the others are no less gripping.” (Anglican Media Sydney production, 2025)
Anglican Media Sydney production. (2025). Retrieved from How did the people who wrote the bible know what to say?: https://christianity.net.au/questions/how_did_the_people_who_wrote_the_bible_know_what_to_say
Francis. (2024, 9 6). “Unraveling Genesis 3:15: The Promise of Hope in Humanity’s Fall.” Retrieved from .study-bible.org: https://www.study-bible.org/unraveling-genesis-315-the-promise-of-hope-in-humanitys-fall/