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10 Effects of Sin in Genesis 3

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This morning at CrossHope Chapel as we looked at Genesis 3, I had mentioned that I didn’t cover something that I had noted to bring out in our study discussion, and that was 10 effects of sin on humanity specifically mentioned in this chapter. So, here are 10 Effects of Sin in Genesis 3: Sin caused separation between Christ and Man. (Genesis 3:8) Sin brought fear into our lives. (Genesis 3:10) Sin brought shame into our lives. (Genesis 3:10) Sin brought accusations against others into our lives. (Genesis 3:12-13) Sin brought pain in childbearing into our lives. (Genesis 3:16) Sin brought subjection of the wife to husband into our lives. (Genesis 3:16) Sin caused a curse of the ground to produce … Continue reading →

Out with Bethel Music?

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Throughout my years in pastoral ministry, I have found myself having to answer a few repeated questions, regardless of the location, the year, or even the denomination. The question most often asked is on the topic of sin by association. It is not that a parishioner actually asks, Is this sin by “so-n-so” a reason for me to stay away from them? The “so-n-so” may be a person or an organization. The question is never asked like that but it usually is implied by an assumed statement indicating that myself or the church or whoever should stay away because of a sin, a heresy, or a different doctrine. In recent months this concern has arisen again but in the form … Continue reading →

War in Heaven?

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War was first known in Heaven, not because it is holy, but because sin is so unholy. Revelation 12:7 says “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.” The chapter also gives us the account of Satan bringing war to earth against God’s people. The history of Israel was marked with war, especially as you read the record of leaving Egypt and establishing its nation in the land God promised. Exodus 15:3 says “The Lord is a man of war” and the context is God redeeming His people from the evil of Egyptian slavery. War is horrific, but the aggressive advancement of evil makes it a necessity for … Continue reading →

The Doctrine of War

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War was first known in Heaven, not because it is holy, but because sin is so unholy. Revelation 12:7 says “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels.” The chapter also gives us the account of Satan bringing war to earth against God’s people. The history of Israel was marked with war, especially as you read the record of leaving Egypt and establishing its nation in the land God promised. Exodus 15:3 says “The Lord is a man of war” and the context is God redeeming His people from the evil of Egyptian slavery. War is horrific, but the aggressive advancement of evil makes it a necessity for … Continue reading →

When We Sin

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We had a conversation Sunday during our study of James about what to do when we have sinned, and I want to share those Bible promises that I referenced again here. First, I mentioned a verse that I couldn’t locate right away, but the verse is Jeremiah 17:9  and it says, “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?” Jeremiah reminds us that however righteous we may think we are on the outside, inside we are still sinful humans who are easily lured to act upon temptation, we are fully capable to react with evil, and we can easily hear ourselves saying hurtful things. So what should be our response when we sin? Start with … Continue reading →