into sin and paradise lost. From the moment paradise was lost and the curse declared on the human race, God promised final redemption (Gen. 3:15). We need not wait until the end of the story to learn that God’s mercy and justice will triumph over human sin and its horrible consequences. When all is said and done, no trace of sin or the curse will remain. To understand the eschatology of the Old Testament, we must consider the various covenants found throughout it. Covenants
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