A Step Toward the New Jerusalem

It was the devil, who had used the mouth of the serpent to tempt Adam and Eve, whom God addressed in what is called the mother promise of Genesis 3:15. Although by implication it is a rich covenant promise of salvation for the elect children of God, it was not addressed to man, although it was spoken in his hearing. Undeniably it was a gracious promise of complete salvation; and for Satan it was no promise but an announcement of coming punishment for him and his followers. Being called the...