THE ORIGIN OF SIN
August 31,2016, 3PM
When the LORD JESUS created all
angelic being, they were created without blemish of sin, they exist in holiness
(Ps. 148:2,5). In the course of events, the arch angel Lucifer had exalted
himself by his rebellious concept to be equal with God (Is. 14:12-15) which can
never be a reality, because he is just a created angel. Then “there was war in heaven, Michael and
his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels wage war, and
they were not strong enough, and there was no longer a place found for them in
heaven. And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and
Satan, who deceives the
whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down
with him”.(Rev.12:7). The archangel Lucifer
eventually had transformed himself as a pernicious devil and Satan. “How
art thou fallen from heaven O Lucifer, son of the morning! How art thou cut
down to the ground, which didst weakened the nations! For thou hast said in
thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the
stars of God; I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides
of the north; I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the
most High. Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit”
(Is. 14:12-15).KJV
Satan was the original
perpetrator of sin for being rebellious against the Most High God. And he
entered into the garden of Eden created by the LORD JESUS (Is. 44:24; 45:12; John 1:3; Col.1:16) wherein the
first man and the first woman were created by Him in the image of God and likeness (Gen.1:26-27). Therefore, they were holy in the beginning when they were created in the image of God.
In the midst of the garden of Eden; there was
a tree planted by the LORD, and the LORD gave a mandatory command to Adam: “ From any tree of the garden you may eat freely, but
from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the
day that you eat from it you will surely die” (Gen.2:16-17).NASB
The devil who was the fallen angel,
intentionally deceived the first created woman by crafty question, with
deceitful persuasion to eat the forbidden fruit, and told her that she will not
surely die “For
God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened and you will
be like God, knowing good and evil.” Then the woman was persuaded by the devil to eat the forbidden
fruit, and also gave to the man and the man also ate it, and so he disobeyed
the mandatory command of God. For his disobedience, the judgment of death was rendered
to them by the LORD, “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is
eternal life in Christ JESUS our LORD”(Rom.6:23). “Therefore just as through one man
sin entered into the world, and death trough sin, and so death spread to all
men, because all sinned” (Rom. 5:12).NASB
Death is- “thanatos” in the
original written Greek text of the Holy Scriptures. It denote separation of all
sinners from God, the spiritual
death in trespasses and sins; (Eph.2:1-3) and the separation of human spirit from the body, (Eccles.12:7
James 2:26). The second death is
the eternal separation of all sinners from God,
destined in the lake of fire and brimstone (Rev.21:8).
Death is the miserable, and tragic consequence
of sin, that destroyed all sinners in the entire world, the certain reason why
God the Father sent His beloved Son, the LORD JESUS CHRIST as the Savior of the
world from the devastating destruction of sin (John 3:17).
THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION
No one else in this world can
save sinners from destructive sin, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of
God”(Rom.3:23) So the LORD JESUS who in
Himself is: The ALMIGHTY, LORD,\ GOD,
the SON, INCARNATE, PERFECT in His GODHOOD, and MANHOOD, and ALL IN ALL , came as the CHRIST who is without sin, He took the punishment
of death for all sinners, and redeemed all by His shed blood once for all
(Titus 2:14; Heb.10:10). The LORD JESUS alone is the good news (the gospel) of salvation, because He is the source of eternal salvation, for all who believe and obey Him (Heb. 5:9).
“As it is written: “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name
under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.”(Acts
4:12). The significant meaning of the name JESUS (Acts 4:12) is- “the LORD is SALVATION” “ soterion” in the original Greek text
of the New Testament. Therefore, in Him alone that we can be saved from eternal
damnation. Salvation had been graciously, sacrificially,and painstakingly done by the LORD JESUS CHRIST for all sinners in the entire world, but with irrevocable condition that all must have sincere and actual deed of repentance now that salvation has been well accomplished by Him, for He said," but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."(Luke 13:3) NASB Moreover, salvation remain appropriated for all, but individually obtainable by faith in the LORD JESUS who alone is the "source of eternal salvation to all those who obey Him"(Heb. 5:9).All the members of a family must have individual commitment of faith, hope, and great love for the LORD JESUS CHRIST with preservation of spirit, soul and body in holiness without blemish at His coming (1 Thess.5:23). Therefore, salvation cannot be carried out by a group of people, by the acceptance by faith of just one person among others.
Those who believe erroneously
that by good works sinners can be saved will be under condemnation of the LORD
JESUS CHRIST, because, “For by grace
you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result
of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph. 2:8).NASB
We must keep in mind that organized religion never can save anyone from eternal torment in hell, and lake that burns with fire and brimstone, neither the pope, priest, pastors, saints, and any church leader (Acts 4:12), because the LORD JESUS CHRIST alone is the Eternal Salvation of all who believe in Him (Jn.3:16; Heb.5:9).
Therefore, all must repent and renounce all sinfulness, and wisely depart from religious organization established by fallible human kind having doctrines contrary to the infallible doctrines of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
To remain ALL FOR JESUS by; committing faith, hope, and irrevocable love (1 Cor.13:13), serving (Col.3:23-24), trusting (Ps.62:8), and to be subjected under His rule and authority will certainly be the best for anyone to be with Him in Eternal Life.
We must keep in mind that organized religion never can save anyone from eternal torment in hell, and lake that burns with fire and brimstone, neither the pope, priest, pastors, saints, and any church leader (Acts 4:12), because the LORD JESUS CHRIST alone is the Eternal Salvation of all who believe in Him (Jn.3:16; Heb.5:9).
Therefore, all must repent and renounce all sinfulness, and wisely depart from religious organization established by fallible human kind having doctrines contrary to the infallible doctrines of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
To remain ALL FOR JESUS by; committing faith, hope, and irrevocable love (1 Cor.13:13), serving (Col.3:23-24), trusting (Ps.62:8), and to be subjected under His rule and authority will certainly be the best for anyone to be with Him in Eternal Life.
REPENTANCE FOR FORGIVENESS OF SIN
When the LORD JESUS CHRIST had risen from
death, He magnificently appeared to many of His devoted followers and gave His
command: “ And that repentance for forgiveness
of sins would be proclaimed in His name in all the nations, beginning from
Jerusalem”(Luke 24:47).
Repentance must be clearly understood, that it is not just by
mouth confession, rather, it is by actual sincere transformation of life;
through enthusiastic willingness to obey the LORD JESUS, by following His
righteousness, and hate sin (Heb. 1:9) Hence, to be born of God or born again
is the real proof of true and sincere repentance (John 3:3,5-6; Rom. 8:12:1-2;
Cor.5:17; 1Pet. 1:23).
THE LORD’S DISCIPLINE LEAD US TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
“For the sorrow that is
according to the will of God produces a repentance without regret leading to
salvation, but the sorrow of the world produces death”(2Cor.7:10).
“All
discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those
who have been trained by it, afterwards
it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness” (Heb. 12:11).
HUMILTY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FORGIVENESS TO
OFFENDERS
The LORD JESUS as the CHRIST, in His
sacrificial redemption of the world from the devastating destruction of sin ,
came to the world with humility, by not asserting His equality with God.
Therefore it is exhortation for all of us herewith –“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in CHRIST JESUS, who,
although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a
thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond – servant,
and being made in the likeness of men. Being found in appearance as a man, He
humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a
cross”(Phil.2:9-10).
By His gracious well accomplished
redemptive sacrificed for all sinners, He rendered His forgiveness with great
compassion for all of us with altruism, without self interest. Nevertheless,
with condition that all must stop committing any sinfulness, for
certain reason that His redemption was just once for all (Heb.10:10) no more
repetition. So, like Him, we must benevolently
forgive those who had miserably offended us, for it is the LORD JESUS command “For if you forgive
others for their transgressions, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your
transgressions”
(Matt.6:14-15). Note, the Father’s forgiveness has been- His given authority to
His Son the LORD JESUS CHRIST, (Mark 2:10).
We must consider the Holy Scriptures-“You younger men, likewise, be subject to your
elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for
GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE. Therefore humble
yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper
time”(1Pet.5:5-6).
TRANSFORMATION FROM SINFULNESS TO HOLINESS
All of us have sinned and fall short of
the glory of God (Rom.3:23). The original creation were in sinless state, but
then, Adam’s transgression against the mandatory command of God
consequently resulted in the downfall of all human kind to destructive sin.
Hence, after the merciful Almighty God, the LORD JESUS CHRIST, saved all
sinners from destruction of
sin; by His significant
redemption, He gave His command for all of us to be holy, because He who called
us is holy (1Pet.1:15-16).
“ But like the
Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves in all your behavior; because it is
written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY”(1Pet.1:15-16). Indeed, by following the LORD JESUS in His righteousness
that we can truly be holy, and to see Him in His majestic paramount glory. The
Holy Scripture disclose that we must pursue
peace with all men, and holiness, without which no one will see the LORD (Heb.
12:14).
In life with continuity in holiness for the LORD JESUS, we must have enthusiastic willingness to serve Him, to gratefully express our irrevocable, sincere, and ceaseless love for Him; and to follow His commandments, for He said; "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him"(Jn.14:21).
It is a thoughtful act of responsibility to serve Him, knowingly that He is LORD of all, (Acts 10:36) and all things are His servants (Ps.119:91), but not all want to serve Him.
In life with continuity in holiness for the LORD JESUS, we must have enthusiastic willingness to serve Him, to gratefully express our irrevocable, sincere, and ceaseless love for Him; and to follow His commandments, for He said; "He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me; and he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and will disclose Myself to him"(Jn.14:21).
It is a thoughtful act of responsibility to serve Him, knowingly that He is LORD of all, (Acts 10:36) and all things are His servants (Ps.119:91), but not all want to serve Him.
FELLOWSHIP IN THE LIGHT OF THE LORD JESUS
God the Father called us to have
fellowship with His Son, the LORD JESUS CHRIST: “God is faithful, through whom you were called
into fellowship with His Son, JESUS CHRIST our LORD” (1Cor.1:9).
Our fellowship with one another have this condition - “If we walk in the light, as He
Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of
JESUS His Son cleanses us from all sin”(1John1:7). The LORD JESUS said: “I am the Light of the world,
he who follows Me will not walk in darkness, (sinfulness) but will have the
Light of life”(John 8:12). We should not
have fellowship with those who asserts themselves as Christians, but have
compromises in worldly system, aspirations, traditions, human principles, and
erroneous doctrines of false churches established by man.
The LORD JESUS gave instruction for His devoted followers
through His set up barrier between opposing side: “Do not be bound together with
unbelievers; for what partnership have righteousness and lawlessness, and what
fellowship have light with
darkness? Or what harmony has CHRIST with Belial, or what has a believer in
common with an unbeliever? Or what agreement has the temple of God with idols?
For we are the temple of the living God; just as God said, “I WILL DWELL IN
THEM AND WALK AMONG THEM; AND I WILL BE THEIR GOD AND THEY SHALL BE MY PEOPLE, Therefore
COME OUT FROM THEIR MIDST AND BE SEPARATE” says the LORD. AND DO NOT TOUCH
WHAT IS UNCLEAN; And I will welcome you. And I will be a Father to you, And you
shall be sons and daughters to Me says the LORD Almighty”(2Cor. 6:14-18).
THE LORD JESUS VICTORIOUS DESTRUCTION OF SIN
Just all the faithful adherents of the LORD can joyfully
experience victorious life, because that victorious life is in Him; as He said,
“apart from Him we can do nothing” (John
15:5). His given victorious life have infinite extension to life eternal in the
permanent destiny of all who love Him faithfully in sincerity and in truth.
Through Himself the LORD JESUS made his children victorious, that overcome
adversities, because He is greater than he who is in the world (1 John 4:4). “For what ever is born of God overcomes the world;
and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith”(1 John5:4).
But when the perishable will have put on the imperishable, and
this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that
is written, “DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP IN in
victory, O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?” “The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is
the law; but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our LORD JESUS
CHRIST.
Therefore
my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of
the LORD, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the LORD” (1Cor. 15:54-58)
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All recipients of salvation and forgiveness of sin from the LORD
JESUS have enthusiastic will to serve Him wholeheartedly, with joy in their
diligence to gather people to make them faithful disciples and committed
followers of the LORD JESUS, (Jn. 12:26; Col. 3:23-24). They humbly subjected themselves as bond servants of the LORD all
the days of their lives, after being saved by the magnificent grace of His well
accomplished redemption (Titus 2:14). They gladly and assidously undertake rigid studying, and searching the Holy Scriptures, training in ministerial works for JESUS, and to be well equipped in knowledge of the truth, and be approved to God as a workman not to be ashamed rightly explaining the word of truth(2Tim. 2:15).
The LORD JESUS will finally fix the permanent destiny of all
wicked demons and people that remain enemies of Him, in the lake of fire with
brimstone (Rev. 21:8). This is the
victory of the LORD JESUS, and the defeat of all workers of iniquity against
Him. Certainly, the eternally peaceful, and life with great abundance of
it, will eventually be obtained in the next, and permanent eternal life
existence given by the LORD JESUS for all His faithful followers (1Pet.1:4;
Rev. 21:1-7). All abundance given of the LORD JESUS for anyone in this finite
reality have its end, but the abundance which He had stored for all His
faithful adherents is preserved in the New Heaven ; “Blessed be the God and Father of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, who according
to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the
resurrection of JESUS CHRIST from the dead, to whom an inheritance which is
imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you”
(1Pet.1:3-4).
THE TWO DIFFERENT ETERNAL DESTINY OF THE LORD’S
FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS AND ALL -OBSTINATE SINNERS
The LORD JESUS explicitly identified His
faithful followers as His sheep saying: “My
sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me, and I give eternal life to
them, and they will never perish; and no
one will snatch them out of My hand”(John10:27).
The eternal purpose (Eph. 3:11)
given by God the Father to the LORD JESUS CHRIST significantly have two
contrasting eternal destiny for all the saints of the LORD, and for all the
obstinate sinners. As quoted hereof from the declared words of the LORD, all
His sheep will finally be destined to eternal life with Him. Differently, all
obstinate sinners will forever be destined
to eternal torment in hell; and lake of fire and brimstone (Rev. 20:10; 21:8). “ And the devil who deceived them
was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast (the- anti
CHRIST) and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and
night for ever and ever” (Rev. 20:10). Thereof,
the two different eternal destiny will
permanently exist without end.
LABELS: Origin of sin; Gospel of Salvation; Repentance; Forgiveness; Discipline; Humility; Transformation; Fellowship; victorious Destruction; Two Different Destiny.
Posted by,
Eugene Fernandez
Servant of the LORD JESUS CHRIST
Posted by,
Eugene Fernandez
Servant of the LORD JESUS CHRIST
