Creation and Fall
Introduction
Objective
Many people these days have little or no understanding of Genesis Chapters 1-4 - the description of the Creation and the entry of sin into our world. If a person is from another religious background, they may have a very different idea of the Creation from that described in the Bible.
If so, you might like to use this study before the six studies in this course.
Commonly Asked Questions
Why is the world in such a mess?
Why are people in such a mess?
Why am I not perfect?
The Bible’s Answer - In The Past - The Creation Was Perfect
Give out copy of Genesis Chapters 1 to 4. Focus on Genesis Chapter 1 especially verse 31. ‘God saw everything he had made, and it was very good”.
The Bible's Answer - We Are No Longer Perfect
Why?
Because the first humans disobeyed God
Genesis 2:15-17 and Genesis 3:1-7
What was the Result?
Focus on Genesis 3:14-24
Pain - Genesis 3:16
Nature Cursed - Genesis 3:17-18
Aging and Death - Genesis 3:19
Sent Away From God - Genesis 3:24
Murder and Wars Genesis 4 (Cain & Abel)
If you wash white garments with brightly coloured ones you know the results. The stain of the coloured dye goes right through the washing, staining everything. In the same way, the stain of the sin of Adam and Eve has been passed down from generation to generation. The Bible says we inherit this stain from the moment of conception. (Psalm 51v5)
The Bible's Answer - In the Future - The New Creation will be Perfect Again
Give out copy of Revelation Chapter 21. Focus on Revelation 21:1-4.
Explain that Revelation is a description of heaven after Jesus comes back - a perfect New Creation without wars, sin, pain, aging or dying.
But someone might say, “I would like to see something of the New Creation now, I do not want to wait that long!” Yes, you can see something of the New Creation in one place - in the changed lives of those who believe in Jesus.
Show or read 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Any person in Christ..........is a new creation”