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GOD created the
Universe and the physical laws of nature that govern it. He created
numerous spirit beings such as angels, to populate the spirit
realm.
GOD made man
"And the LORD GOD formed man of the dust of the ground
and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became
a living soul." Gen. 2:7
GOD equipped
the parents of our Race with a body, a soul and a spirit. The
body, through its five senses, provided sense consciousness.
The soul, through the intellect, will and emotions provided self-consciousness.
Through the spirit, their noblest part —which came directly
from GOD, they were able to apprehend and worship Him.
GOD Gave Man
Dominion Over the Earth
As Sovereign Moral Governor over creation, GOD gave the parents
of our Race dominion over the whole Earth. He issued specific
commands and warned them of the grave consequences for violating
them, which was death..
Not mere physical
death, which is the separation of the soul and spirit from the
body, but the Second Death...to be cast into the Lake
of Fire to burn FOREVER.
Mankind Becomes
a Fallen Race
"Wherefore,
as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin; and
so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"
Romans 5:12
Shortly after
their creation, Satan (a fallen angel), visited the new lords
of the Earth and tempted them into defying GOD's Law. Satan used
three temptations to seduce the couple: lust, greed and pride.
By indulging
in Satan's deceit, the new couple abdicated their dominion and
through sin became enslaved to their new master.
Mankind Doomed
In response, GOD cursed the Earth. He cursed the animal kingdom
with a system of violent predation. [Note: All animals were
originally herbivores.] GOD cursed the vegetation,
making it laborious for mankind to grow crops.
But the severest
penalty he passed upon the couple. GOD condemned them —and
their subsequent offspring to the Second Death
- a destiny of eternal damnation in the Lake of Fire.
The Creator's
Promise
But in His great love for His fallen creatures, GOD provided
a great hope. GOD promised to send a Savior who
would pay mankind's debt to His Righteous Law - with His own
Divine life (the only payment the Law would accept).
There are over
330 specific prophecies in the Bible pertaining to the promised
Savior. Each one of them has been fulfilled.
- Congenital
Sin - Adam Ruins the Race
"Wherefore,
as by one man sin entered into the world and death by sin; and
so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:"
Rom. 5:12
In defying GOD,
Adam not only corrupted himself —but also his future
offspring. The entire human race is infected with Adam's inbred
sin principle. This condemns us all, as GOD's enemies
to face GOD's righteous wrath.
We are All
Sinners
For
all have sinned and come short of the glory of GOD; Rom. 3:23
We are all sinners
by inheritance and by the sins we commit ourselves. |
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Bible is by nature a spiritual Book that is revelation —only
when assisted by GOD's Spirit. Its divine truths cannot be grasped
by reasoning alone. Understanding the Bible
requires GOD's personal act of Self-Revelation.