attempt to explain the origin of the universe gives a more satisfying explanation than what is presented in Genesis. In addition, all the NT says about salvation loses its meaning without Gen. 3 and the rest of the Pentateuch, with its progressive revelation of God. God’s redemptive plan has meaning only in the light of the FALL as presented in Genesis. The apostle PAUL made clear in Gal. 3 and in Rom. 4 that the Christian gospel is based on the covenant history found in the Pentateuch. Christian
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