The Fall of Man Flashcards
When did sin enter the world?
The Fall of Man
What is the Fall of Man?
God created humans to be in perfect, intimate relationship with Him and therefore be without sin. Unfortunately, man sinned against God and broke that relationship and connection with God. The consequences of that initial sin were severe and caused death to come upon humanity.
In what ways did Satan tempt Adam and Eve?
3 ways - Ambition, Aesthetics, Physical Temptation
What is Ambition?
Ambition involves our longing to be something we aspire to be for our ego, but it is not God’s will for us.
What is Aesthetics?
Aesthetics means something looks good to us that we desire to possess and control, again to satisfy ourselves.
What is Physical Temptation?
Physical temptation means we are drawn by strong desires in our flesh which overcome our commitment to obey God.
What is Sin?
Sin is a willful choice to purposely, either by omission or commission, disobey or rebel against what God has said.
What are the Consequences of the Fall?
Loss of Innocence, A Loss of Unity & Tendency to Blame one another, A Sin Nature, A Curse from God (3), Dismissal from the Garden of Eden, Hard work and Labor, Pain and Sorrow
The Scripture affirms in Genesis 1:27?
So God created man in His own image; in the image of God, He created him; male and female He created them.
The Scripture affirms in Romans 3:23?
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”
The Scripture affirms in Isaiah 53:6?
“All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, very one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.”
