Biblical Concepts of Sin and the Fall
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What does the Hebrew word 'shalom' refer to in its fullest sense?

  • Peace and absence of conflict
  • Prosperity and tranquility
  • Wholeness, harmony, and welfare
  • All of the above (correct)
  • According to biblical teaching, what is indicated as the primary problem in our world?

  • Political corruption
  • Sin and its consequences (correct)
  • Societal disconnection
  • Environmental degradation
  • Which of the following words is NOT one of the three terms used in the Bible to describe sin?

  • Transgression
  • Sin
  • Fault (correct)
  • Iniquity
  • What is the biblical definition of transgression?

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    What does iniquity refer to in the context of biblical sin?

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    What significant action did the serpent take in the story of the fall?

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    What aspect did Eve improperly add to God's command when speaking to the serpent?

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    What does the fall signify in the biblical context?

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    What does Adam and Eve's responsibility to cultivate the earth symbolize?

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    Which of the following is a consequence of the fall regarding our internal relationship?

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    What impact does the fall have on the relationships between men and women?

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    What was the serpent's assertion regarding God's word?

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    What struggle may arise for women as described in Genesis 3:16?

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    How did the serpent portray God's character to Adam and Eve?

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    Which of the following is NOT described as a source of blame for sin in our world?

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    How does the fall affect human identity as described in the content?

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    What did Adam and Eve's choice to eat the fruit signify about their relationship with God?

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    What emotional states result from living contrary to God's design?

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    What were the immediate consequences faced by Adam and Eve as a result of their sin?

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    What can we infer about the nature of relationships post-fall?

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    How does the Christian worldview view death?

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    What is suggested about humanity's experience of trust in God after the fall?

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    What physical effects of the fall are mentioned in relation to nature?

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    What did Adam and Eve demonstrate by choosing to eat the fruit?

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    What is the doctrine of original sin primarily about?

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    How does Genesis 3 depict the entry of evil into the world?

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    What is indicated by the statement that God did not abandon Adam and Eve after their sin?

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    What does the term protoevangelium refer to?

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    What is the significance of God cursing the serpent rather than humans after the fall?

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    What would have happened if Adam and Eve had continued to eat from the Tree of Life?

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    Which of the following best describes the inheritance of sin nature according to the content?

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    What does it mean to say humans are incapable of doing what is good on their own?

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    What was the duration of the flood that covered the earth?

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    What does the term 'covenant' mean?

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    How is a covenant different from a contract?

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    What was the first covenant God made?

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    What was the nature of Cain's sacrifice compared to Abel's?

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    What symbol did God place in the sky as a reminder of His covenant with Noah?

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    How does God compare sin in the story of Cain and Abel?

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    What command did God express for Noah and his descendants after the flood?

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    What punishment did God impose on Cain after he murdered Abel?

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    What act did God undertake at the tower of Babel to prevent unity among the people?

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    What character trait did Enoch display according to the content?

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    Despite knowing that Noah and his descendants would break the covenant, God still made it. Why is this significant?

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    What does calling on the name of the Lord signify?

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    What does the content suggest about the spiritual condition of most humans by Genesis 6?

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    Which path do human beings follow according to the content?

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    Who was chosen by God to build the ark to escape the flood?

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    Flashcards

    What does the Hebrew word 'Shalom' mean?

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

    What does the Bible's metanarrative in Genesis 3 reveal about our world?

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

    What does the Bible teach about the problem with our world?

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

    Define sin.

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

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    Define transgression.

    The act of rebelling or breaking trust with another person.

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    Define iniquity.

    Crooked, wicked, and perverse behavior.

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    What is the fall?

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

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    Who is the serpent in the Garden of Eden?

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

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    Serpent's Deception: God's Jealousy

    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.

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    Serpent's Deception: Becoming Like God

    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.

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    Adam and Eve's Transgression

    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.

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    Spiritual Death

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

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    Physical Death

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

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    Consequences of the Fall

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

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    Physical Consequences for Creation

    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.

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    Eternal Death

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

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    Internal Brokenness from the Fall

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

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    Fall's Impact on Gender Relationships

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

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    Seeking External Blame for Sin

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

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    Fall's Influence on All Relationships

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

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    Seeking Identity in Things

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

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    Unsatisfied Longing

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

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    Pain in Childbearing

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

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    Curse on Labor

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

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    Original Sin

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

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    Total Depravity

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

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    God's Grace after the Fall

    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.

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    Protoevangelium

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

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    God's Future Redemption

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

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    God's Condemnation of Evil

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

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    God's Grace in Exile

    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.

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    Rebellion

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

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    What is a covenant?

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

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    What is the purpose of God's covenants?

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

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    What was the covenant God made with Noah?

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

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    What is the significance of the rainbow?

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

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    How is a covenant different from a contract?

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

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    What is the story of the Tower of Babel about?

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

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    Why did God confuse the languages at the Tower of Babel?

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

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    What is the key lesson from both Noah's Covenant and the Tower of Babel?

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

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    Grace in death

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

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    Cain and Abel's offerings

    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.

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    Sin as a predator

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

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    Cain's punishment and grace

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

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    Calling on the name of the Lord

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

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    Two paths of humanity

    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.

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    Enoch's life of faith

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

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    Humanity's failure and the flood

    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.

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    Study Notes

    7.1 Notes

    • Shalom means peace, harmony, wholeness, prosperity, welfare, and tranquility
    • The world is not in a state of shalom, it's corrupted by evil, broken by sin, and plagued by suffering.
    • Nearly every worldview recognizes a problem in the world, but there's disagreement on the source of this problem.
    • The Bible teaches sin is the source of evil and suffering in the world.
    • Sin, evil, and suffering are intruders in God's creation, not intended aspects of his design.

    7.2 Notes

    • The three words used in the Bible to describe sin are sin, transgression, and iniquity.
    • Sin: Missing the intended goal (love of God and others).
    • Sin is failing to love God and others, resulting from a lack of right relationship with God.

    7.3 Notes

    • The Fall: Adam and Eve chose to disobey God; thus sin entered the world.
    • Genesis does not fully explain the serpent; other scripture identifies the serpent as Satan.
    • The serpent is intelligent, speaks, questions, and is antagonistic toward God.
    • The serpent challenged God's command by persuading Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit.

    7.4 Notes

    • The first consequence of Adam and Eve's sin was death.
    • Death is unnatural because it's an intruder in God's world.

    7.5 Notes

    • The Fall's consequences affect relationships with ourselves:
      • Seeing ourselves wrongly
      • Justifying sinful actions
      • Deceptive self-assessment
    • When we reject God's design, we experience guilt, fear, shame, and anxiety.
    • Our attempts to find fulfillment through possessing or achieving never yield true satisfaction.
    • Woman's pain in childbirth and the husband's rule over her are consequences of the Fall.

    7.6 Notes

    • People often blame societal, cultural, or religious factors for the world's problems.
    • The Bible teaches that God did not create evil and sin is the result of human rebellion against Him.

    7.7 Notes

    • God didn't abandon humanity after the fall, but stayed involved and worked to redeem humankind.
    • Redemption started with God's call to Adam and Eve.
    • God offered grace and the opportunity for repentance.
    • The protoevangelium (first announcement of the gospel) is found in Genesis 3:15.
    • This promise foreshadows God's plan to restore humanity through Jesus.

    7.8 Notes

    • Abel's offering via sacrifice was accepted while Cain's was rejected.
    • Cain, lacking faith, showed an arrogant and rebellious attitude.
    • God warned Cain about the potential dangers of sin.
    • God punished Cain by banishing him, but offered grace.

    7.9 Notes

    • The flood destroyed almost every living thing on Earth.
    • God establishes a covenant with Noah and his descendants.
    • A covenant is an agreement between two parties involving rights and responsibilities.
    • God's commitment toward humanity is demonstrated by the Noahic covenant.

    7.10 Notes

    • Sin is part of human experience and cannot be removed completely.
    • Despite the Fall, hope remains for God's intervention and restoration.
    • God's work towards restoration involves forgiveness, healing, and restoration

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