God shows us mercy in our shame. SCRIPTURE | Genesis 3:7–3:24 CENTRAL TRUTH Genesis 3 is a pivotal part of the biblical narrative. We see the fall of humankind; Adam and Eve’s response to sin; God’s merciful response; the consequences, which spill over onto the rest of humanity; and a glimmer of the gospel (Gen. 3:15). All of this...

We can trust God’s boundaries are good. SCRIPTURE | Genesis 2:8–3:7 CENTRAL TRUTH God is good and everything He does is for our good. He established Eden and placed man there to live and work, giving him authority over the plants and animals. God’s words, “you are free” (Gen. 2:16), tell us something critical: the boundaries God puts in...

Our good Creator wants a relationship with us. SCRIPTURE | Genesis 1:1–2:7 CENTRAL TRUTH Everything God created is good because God is good. This key truth helps frame everything else we believe about God. If the Lord is truly good—and He is—then we can trust Him; we can follow Him; and we can believe His Word. Key question SINCE...

The following are additional resources for "Creation and Covenant," the first volume of The Gospel Project’s current study cycle for adults and students.

When Jesus returns, He will make all things new and live with His people forever. Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5, 22-27; 22:1-5  Central Truth God will live and walk in harmony with His creation once again, just as God walked with Adam and Eve in the cool of the day. He longs to walk with us for the rest of eternity...

Jesus will return for us one day and will end sin and death once and for all. Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9, 11-16; 20:11-15  Central Truth When Christ returns to judge all rebellion, He will come in His fullness and His appearance will spark fear in the hearts of those who have rejected Him. But believers will join Christ in His...