Genesis : the beginning. Open relationship with God, lot’s of free food, no shame, lived in harmony with the earth and animals…. Stupid Snake!. Eve made the choice to disobey God, eat the forbidden fruit the human race was separated from God. Sin was introduced to us…. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of Genesis : the beginning
Genesis: the beginning
Open relationship with God, lot’s of free food, no shame, lived in harmony with the earth and animals…
Eve made the choice to disobey God, eat the forbidden fruit the human race was separated from God
Sin was introduced to us…Man was sent to work the land, women had cursed labor, there was a separation from God and SHAME…
The penalty for sin?
Death…–(Blood had to cover the sin)
“All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God” Romans 3:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23
“I will fix this” Said God. (our version)
Gen. 3:15
The plan for Christmas and Easter unfolds…
Jesus went to the Cross and pain for our sin…
The winner was determined (hint: we won, satan lost)
Not yet perfect…why?
• We aren’t dead yet! We are still on earth…
What about the Church
CThis Age
The Age to Come
Paro
usia
Church Age
The battle is for our soul…Satan knows he has lost, and he HATES it.
Now his goal is to take as many of us down with him. He hates us, he wants to STEAL, KILL and Destroy.
Now we live it out. We won, yet we fight.
The powers of the age to come – are breaking into this age!The powers of the age to come – are breaking into this age!
John 5:17 Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I, too, am working."
P=Power of the Kingdom breaking into the present age!