Our Sunday Messages

Studies in GenesisPart 5: The Sin Problem Genesis 3 – The Rise of Sin The Serpent – subtle (crafty), willful, lying, deceptive The Sin – temptation, unbelief, disobedient choice The Struggle – changed relationships – With God With Desire With spouse With work The Saviour – a promise – Genesis 3:150 The Rise of Sin – Definition of Sin Dictionary --- an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law. Commentators: “Sin is any lack of conformity to the character of God whether in act or state." “Sin is a hopelessly incurable disease of the soul" (the leprosy or cancer of sin). “Sin is characteristic of the old nature, the flesh and finds expression daily." I John 3:4, Sin is an act; the breaking of a law or commandment is sin. Sin is a state; the fallen state of man without righteousness. Sin is a nature; the nature of fallen man at enmity against God The Rise of Sin – Origin of Sin Sin originated with Satan, Isa. 14:12-14. Isaiah 14:12-14 NASB Steps to sin is explained in James 1:14-15