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Here is an incredibly small word, yet, it has an incredibly huge and infinite meaning. In the New Websters Dictionary and Thesaurus of the English Language (1992, pg. 927), sin is defined as an action contrary to the law of God, a state to be condemned I the light of Gods law; an offense against good sense.
At the same time, sin is something that began in the beginning, not long after God created earth. He needed humanity to tend to His creation, so He created man from the dust of the earth and breathed life through his nostrils.
After a time, God accepted the fact that the first man, who He called Adam, needed a companion. He caused Adam to drop into a deep sleep and while he slept, God removed a rib from his body and created woman. She was called so because she came from man. Both Adam and Eve were getting along fine as the first husband and wife and God was happy.
God did give them both instructions that they were not to eat the fruit from the tree in the center of their home, called the Garden of Eden. They were allowed to eat from any other tree, but this tree was special and it was not to be disturbed.
They agreed to obey God, but something stood in their way and soon they were to change their ways. A slimy serpent appeared to Eve and asked her why she could not eat from the tree in the center of the garden. She responded because God asked her and her husband not to. The serpent told her that it would be alright to eat from the tree. So, being tempted by the serpent, she pulled a piece of fruit from the tree and took a bite. She handed it to Adam and he did the same. Little did they both know that God was walking through the garden at first, so they continued to eat from the forbidden fruit.
At the same time, the serpent noticed that both Adam and Eve were naked. He asked them why they are not clothed. They said that God said being naked was good and that they would not go against God. The serpent said that it was alright to be clothed, so Adam and Eve made loin cloths for them. God moved through the garden on his walk and upon hearing him, Adam and Eve became afraid and went into hiding.
The Lord God called to the man, Where are you? (Genesis 3:8). Adam answered, I heard you walking in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid. (Genesis 3:9). The Lord God asked Adam and Eve if they ate from the tree and they said yes. He was very unhappy with the both of them, and they committed an act that was contrary to the law of God so he eventually banished them from the garden and they would never be allowed to return. He was also unhappy with the serpent (Satan) and banished him as well.
There is a debate throughout the theologian community whether or not the acts committed by Adam and Eve were considered the first sin as laws were not literally created yet. At the same time, it was also believed that when God spoke and when he speaks man listens and does not disobey. Any act of disobedience is considered a sin in Gods eyes. As Gods people grew in numbers they acted in discordance with Gods word and sin was rampant among them throughout the Old Testament of the Holy Bible.
In the following section, there is supporting scripture from the computer software program entitled, Quick Verse 2007 developed by Parsons Technology, Inc.
How it Changes People:
(Genesis 2:25) : And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.
(Genesis 3:6,7) How Its Effect Spreads:So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves coverings.
(Genesis 19:26): Seriousness of Sin:But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.
Trying to Excuse it By Blaming Others:
(Genesis 3:11-13): And He said, Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?
Then the man said, The woman whom You gave to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I ate. And the LORD God said to the woman, What is this you have done? The woman said, The serpent deceived me, and I ate.
Even Small Amount Can Be Deadly:
(Genesis 3:17-19): Then to Adam He said, Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying,
You shall not eat of it:
Cursed is the ground for your sake;
In toil you shall eat of it
All the days of your life.
Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you,
And you shall eat the herb of the field.
In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread
Till you return to the ground,
For out of it you were taken;
For dust you are,
And to dust you shall return.
Spread from Adam and Eve to Others:
(Genesis 4:8-10): Now Cain talked with Abel his brother; and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother and killed him.
Then the LORD said to Cain, Where is Abel your brother?
He said, I do not know. Am I my brothers keeper?
And He said, What have you done? The voice of your brothers blood cries out to Me from the ground.
Dealing with those who sin against Us:
(Matthew 18:15-17): Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. Assuredly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
Importance of Jesus Dying for:
(Matthew 27:51): Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split,
Jesus Born Without:
(Luke 1:35) And the angel answered and said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.
God Seeks Out Sinners:
(Luke 15:3-7): So He spoke this parable to them, saying:
What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness, and go after the one which is lost until he finds it? And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost! I say to you that likewise there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just persons who need no repentance.
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