Title: Identity and Activity of Sin
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The identity and activity of sin (Genesis 3:1-13)
Insensitivity to modern people => Insensitivity to sin General social law, chaos in the international order, the collapse of the heavenly world, morality violation What is sin in the Bible and how does it work?
1. Definition of Sin
Shorter Catechism Q 14. What is sin?
A] Sin is not enough to obey God's law or to break it. It is the sin of eating the forbidden fruit = original sin The important thing is that this temptation was not a difficult problem for Eve to overcome. It's unfortunate that we didn't win.
Genesis 2:17 “You shall not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for in the day you eat of it you will surely die.”
However, it is not social or moral, but the Word of God is the law. Breaking it is a sin. There was no problem with negligence. Because you said everything was fine.
Common temptation temptations are done by the devil and not by God. Evil temptations are not done by God.
James 1:13 “Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted by God, for God cannot be tempted by evil, and He Himself tests no one.
When God is testing you, it is the training you do to receive more blessings.
Ex) Like the case of Abraham offering Isaac...
Genesis 22:1 "...God called Abraham to test him..."
NASB) God tested Abraham
1) Although it is not a sin in the worldly understanding, it is a sin on the part of God.
John 16:9 “Of sin, because they do not believe in Me” (Unbelief in Jesus)
Romans 14:23 “He who doubts and eats is condemned, because it is not done in faith, for anything that does not come from faith is sin.”
James 4:17 “Therefore, if a man knows how to do good and does not do it, it is sin.”
1 John 3:4 “Everyone who sins practices lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.”
1 John 5:17 『All unrighteousness is sin...』 (Unrighteousness)
2) Sin in the Bible refers to sins committed even to conscience.
Matthew 5:28 “I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
2. The activity of sin
snake => satan
The serpent demands two territorial seas either as Satan or as a symbol of wisdom.
Revelation 20:2 “They seized the dragon, the ancient serpent, the devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years.”
Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep among wolves; therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”
1) He seduced a woman who heard the word, not the husband who heard it directly.
1 Timothy 2:14 “For Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived, and fell into sin.”
Where you listen, learn, and educate is very important.
2 Timothy 3:14 “But abide in the things you have learned and have been convinced of, knowing from whom you have learned.”
Therefore, it is very important to know where the theological thought comes from.
2) They sinned because they added or subtracted from the Word.
The command regarding the fruit of the prohibition was given to Adam before Eve was born (Genesis 2:17).
1“The serpent was the most cunning of all the wild animals that the LORD God had made. The serpent asked the woman, “Did God really say to you, You must not eat from any tree in the garden?”
2-3 “The woman said to the serpent, We may eat from the trees of the garden,
3 From the tree in the middle of the garden is the word of God, You must not eat or touch it, lest you die.”
Similar words are so scary.
Gal 1:8 “But if we, or even angels from heaven, preach any other gospel than the one we preached to you, let him be accursed.”
There is a saying in our language that 'ah' is different and 'uh' is different.
Is Jesus of the Council of Nicaea one with God? are you similar? Problems to be 'same' (Homoousios) 'Homoiousios' In AD 325, in the Council of Nicea, where 318 bishops were gathered, Athanasius, a young Athanasius with no authority and power, argues with Arius, the elder of the Church of Alexandria Unlike other religions, Christianity He is very particular about finding the truth.
The reason why it is subjective and stubborn is because it is a religion that is dependent on revelation. Recklessly interpreting, adding or subtracting from the truth of the Bible will result in great judgment.
Revelation 22:18 “I testify to every one who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. take away from it, and God will take away your participation in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are written in this book.”
If we look at the text again, if we look at the words of the serpent, that is, Satan and Eve,
3“From the tree in the center of the garden, the word of God says, ‘You must not eat or touch it, lest you die.”
But God didn't say that.
Genesis 2:17 “You shall not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for in the day you eat of it you will surely die.”
She must have heard it from her husband, but I don't know how she got it.
As we muffled the words, Satan in the serpent spoke in a very firm and powerful tone.
4-5 "The serpent said to the woman, You will never die. 5 God knows that in the day you eat of it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God, knowing good and evil."
3) Because I looked at the fruits of the Geumnyeong, I got a real life spirit.
6-7 “When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasing to the eye, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate, and gave it to her husband with her, and he also ate. 7 Then their eyes were opened, and their bodies were Knowing that he was naked, he sewed fig leaves and made a skirt.”
Paul towards the philosophy of secular values and Jewish legalists
Colossians 2:20 “If you have died with Christ in the elementary sciences of the world, why do you obey the question as if you were living in the world?
It is best not to look at the taboos and not experience them.* Sins must not be brought up at all. Ephesians 5:3 “Fornication, and all uncleanness, and greediness, do not even call their names among you, for it is fitting for saints.”
* Or not be there.
Psalm 1:1 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.”
3. Sin turns sinners into failures
The experience of sin makes a person well under the control of the devil.
1) shameful ritual
7“Then their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked, and they made skirts with fig leaves.
It is a feeling that arises because God is the judge. If there is a sin, the police are afraid and people are ashamed.
John 3:20 “Everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds be exposed.”
2) A life that hides in fear
8“They heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.”
10 "He said, "I heard the voice of God in the garden, and I was afraid and hid because I was naked."
Psalm 53:5 “Where there was no fear, they feared greatly; for God has scattered their bones that were camped against you; you have put them to shame because God has forsaken them.”
Isa 59:2 “But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from hearing you.”
3) imputation of sins, excuses, dishonest people
Satan continues to make us live as submissive humans.
12-13 "Adam said, "The woman God gave me to be with me, and she gave me the fruit of the tree, and I ate it." 13 The LORD God said to the woman, "Why did you do this?"
Original sin has made the humanity we have today. Humans are never perfect. How much education and religion do you want to renew? But no. The problematic human being, a sinner, must come into God's grace to be healed. Let's know the true nature of sin and live an awake life so as not to become more corrupt.