Video of the Day: Clip from the film “The Fall of Man”
Bible Verse of the Day:
Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come. 15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16 Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! – Romans 5:12-17
Biblical Connection:
Genesis 3:6 reveals that Adam was right there with Eve when she picked the fig and ate from the Tree of Knowledge. The phrase that Moses uses in conveying this is that Adam was with his wife while the serpent was planting seeds of doubt into her mind. Adam could have intervened at any time to stop this conversation, but his own curiosity allowed the serpent to continue to speak.
Although Moses details the blame game between Adam and Eve following their original sin, the apostle Paul blames Adam for their act of sin. God gave Adam authority over the Garden of Eden and went over the ground rules, not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. Adam lost this authority which enabled Lucifer to become the ruler of the air over the earth in Ephesus 2:2. Meanwhile, the Devil offers Jesus back this authority in Matthew 4:8-10 in exchange for His worship.
Closing Song:
John 10:10 highlights how the Devil seeks to steal, kill and destroy your relationship with God. While the spirit of Halloween may distract you from what is important in life, watch and pray so that you don’t fall prey to sin like Adam and Eve.
by Jay Mankus
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