Biblical Concepts of Sin and the Fall

Peace, harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare, and tranquility.

It refers to the state of our world being corrupted by evil, broken by sin, and plagued by suffering.

Sin is a force that disrupts God's creation and leads to suffering. It is the reason for evil and suffering.

To miss the goal, to fail to love God and others.

The act of rebelling or breaking trust with another person.

Crooked, wicked, and perverse behavior.

The belief that sin entered the world when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God.

The serpent in the Garden of Eden is identified as Satan in other portions of scripture.

The serpent's claim that God was withholding something good from Adam and Eve by forbidding them to eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. The serpent suggested that God was jealous and wanted to keep them in a state of limited understanding.

The serpent's claim that by eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, Adam and Eve would become like God. This was a false promise because they were already created in God's image.

The act of defying God's commands by consuming the forbidden fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. This was a deliberate act of rebellion and a choice for independence.

The consequence of Adam and Eve's sin, representing a separation from God's presence and the loss of spiritual connection.

The consequence of Adam and Eve's sin, resulting in the physical death of the body and the end of life on earth.

The lasting effects of the fall of humanity, including pain, suffering, and mistrust in God that are experienced by all people.

The natural world's vulnerability to decay and deterioration as a consequence of the fall. Plants decay, rivers dry up, and nature is subject to instability.

A state of being away from God's presence, leading to eternal separation from His goodness and love.

The fall broke our relationship with ourselves, making us see ourselves falsely, justify our sinful actions, and think good is evil and vice versa.

The fall led to a distorted relationship between men and women, characterized by pain, conflict, and potential power imbalance.

We tend to blame external factors for our sinfulness, such as society, culture, guilt, or religion, but the Bible points to a deeper source.

The fall affects all relationships, not just romantic ones, leading to division and distrust in friendships, families, and work.

We tend to define ourselves by knowledge, possessions, or achievements instead of finding value in God's image and purpose.

The fall caused us to seek satisfaction in the wrong places, always leaving us unfulfilled.

The fall brought pain into the process of childbirth for women, signifying the struggle and consequences of sin.

The fall resulted in a curse on work, making it difficult and frustrating.

The idea that Adam and Eve's first sin damaged their descendants' nature, resulting in a fallen state.

The belief that we are so inherently flawed by sin that we can't fix ourselves.

God's response to Adam and Eve's sin was not to abandon them but to offer them a chance to repent and restore their relationship.

The first announcement of the gospel, found in Genesis 3:15, where God promises to defeat evil through the offspring of the woman.

Genesis 3:14-15 reveals that God would send a Redeemer (Jesus) to defeat evil and restore humanity.

God condemning the serpent for the evil he caused, signifying God's intention to defeat evil.

God's act of sending Adam and Eve out of the Garden, preventing them from eating from the Tree of Life and living eternally in a fallen state.

A state of rebellion against God, where people are incapable of doing good on their own.

An agreement between two parties that involves both rights and responsibilities.

God's commitment and expectations for humans. It involves promises and faithfulness.

God's promise never to destroy all life on Earth with a flood again.

It reminds us of God's covenant with Noah and all creation.

A covenant different from a contract because it's centered on mutual love and care.

A story of human pride and rebellion, leading to division and language confusion.

God's act of grace to stop humanity from further wickedness and spread around the earth.

It emphasizes the importance of humility and following God's will.

The idea that death is a release from suffering in a world marred by sin.

Cain's sacrifice of fruit was rejected because it lacked faith, while Abel's sacrifice of a lamb was accepted as it stemmed from faith.

God warns Cain about the danger of sin, depicting it as a wild animal waiting to control him.

When Cain refuses to confess his murder of Abel, God punishes him but also extends grace by marking him to prevent revenge.

To call on the name of the Lord means to acknowledge God as the ultimate authority and worship Him alone.

Following the way of Cain signifies rejecting God's authority and perpetuating evil, while acknowledging God as Creator and worshipping Him leads to a path of righteousness.

Enoch was a man of faith who walked with God, pleased Him, and was taken to heaven without experiencing death.

Humanity's failure to uphold their stewardship over the world led to pervasive evil, culminating in God's decision to cleanse the world through a flood.