Living In A Fallen World

In the beginning everything wasn't perfect until God spoke everything into being. Before sin came into the world, there was harmony and peace, and God was in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve had everything they could think of that was good, but eventually all of that changed because of the mistake Eve and Adam made and the world was filled with sin and darkness; nothing was beautiful anymore because of sin. I don't understand why Adam listened to Eve, and I don't know why Eve listened to the serpent. Their sin separated them from God, and separated us from God until Jesus came and died for our sins and rose again on the third day. We are no longer separated from God because of what Jesus did.

Sin is still in the world. We are living in a fallen world filled with sin and darkness, destruction, sickness, calamity, death, wars, plagues, and earthquakes, and famine. Sin caused all of this. How do we live in a fallen world? We live in this fallen world because of Jesus Christ our Savior and King. We keep our eyes focused on Him and trust and believe in God. We who are saved doesn't have anything to worry about because we know who fights our battles for us. We can be confident in knowing that God is on our side in all circumstances. He is the One who gives us the strength to stay strong no matter what is going on in the world. Yes, there are times when we are afraid of things but we can't let the fear stop us from believing in God. We can't let fear keep us from trusting that God will make everything alright.

When we think about the disciples, they were afraid of the storm that was raging around them . They thought they saw a ghost walking on the water, but it was Jesus. He told them not to be afraid. Look at what Peter did. He climbed out of the boat and started walking to Jesus, but he started to sink when he looked at the storm and took his eyes off Jesus, but Jesus pulled him up from the water and they walked to the boat and got in. Jesus calmed the storm just by saying, "Peace be still.".

This is what we have to do when the storms of life are raging around us and we feel like we are sinking, we must call out to Jesus to save us from the mess we are in. Sin is destructive and dangerous, but God is Mighty To Save! Even when sin destroys relationships, God can repair that relationship. We have to trust God even though we are living in a world filled with sin , death, and everything else that follows it. When Jesus returns we will no longer have to live in a fallen world because He is going to make all things new. We must wait and be patient until that day comes. Whether it be in this lifetime or not, He is coming back. Everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved. Amen.😇✝️🙏🏾

LIVING IN A FALLEN WORLD PART 2. EXPLAINED❤️❤️❤️💕💕🌷🌷🌹🌹🌺🌺🌻🌻

# **Living in a Fallen World – Part Two: Explained According to Scripture in Genesis**

The concept of living in a fallen world finds its foundation in the early chapters of **Genesis**, where sin enters creation, bringing brokenness, suffering, and separation from God. To understand this fully, we must examine the **Fall of Man**, the **corruption of the earth**, and how life in this fallen world is demonstrated throughout Genesis.

## **I. The Fall of Man: The Origin of a Fallen World**

The world was not originally created in a fallen state. In **Genesis 1-2**, God created everything and declared it "very good" (**Genesis 1:31**). Humanity was placed in the Garden of Eden, a paradise free from pain, suffering, and sin. However, this perfect world did not last long.

### **A. The Deception and Disobedience (Genesis 3:1-7)**

The serpent, described as "more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made" (**Genesis 3:1**), deceived Eve by questioning God's command and twisting His words. He planted doubt, saying:

*"Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?"* (**Genesis 3:1**).

This distortion led Eve to consider the fruit of the forbidden tree. She saw that it was "good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom" (**Genesis 3:6**). Adam, who was with her, also ate, and at that moment, sin entered the world. Their eyes were opened to their nakedness, and shame entered their existence (**Genesis 3:7**).

### **B. The Consequences of the Fall (Genesis 3:8-24)**

God's immediate response was to seek Adam and Eve in the garden, asking, *"Where are you?"* (**Genesis 3:9**). Their hiding revealed their guilt, and judgment followed.

1. **The Serpent’s Curse** – God cursed the serpent, saying:

*"I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel."* (**Genesis 3:15**)

This is the first prophecy of Christ’s victory over Satan, but it also signals the beginning of spiritual warfare.

2. **The Woman’s Curse** – Eve was told:

*"I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children."* (**Genesis 3:16**)

The blessing of life (childbirth) would now come through suffering.

3. **The Man’s Curse** – Adam was told:

*"Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life."* (**Genesis 3:17**)

Work, once a joyful duty, became toilsome. The earth would no longer yield its fruit easily.

4. **Expulsion from Eden** – Adam and Eve were driven out of paradise and prevented from eating from the Tree of Life, ensuring that death would come upon humanity (**Genesis 3:22-24**).

This moment marked the beginning of a **fallen world**—a world marred by sin, suffering, and separation from God.

## **II. The Spread of Sin and Corruption**

Sin did not stop with Adam and Eve. Their descendants carried it forward, demonstrating how quickly humanity fell into greater depravity.

### **A. Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:1-16)**

Cain and Abel, the firstborn sons of Adam and Eve, illustrate how sin escalates. Cain, envious of God’s favor on Abel’s offering, murdered his brother (**Genesis 4:8**). When confronted by God, Cain responded with defiance:

*"Am I my brother’s keeper?"* (**Genesis 4:9**)

God cursed Cain, making him a restless wanderer. This event showed that sin had already begun to dominate human hearts.

### **B. The Corruption of Mankind (Genesis 6:1-7)**

By the time of Noah, humanity had become so wicked that God declared:

*"The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time."* (**Genesis 6:5**)

This passage highlights the deep corruption of a fallen world. Violence and moral depravity filled the earth, leading to God's decision to cleanse the world with a flood.

## **III. The Judgment and Redemption in a Fallen World**

### **A. The Great Flood (Genesis 6-9)**

In response to overwhelming sin, God chose Noah, a righteous man, to build an ark and preserve life through the coming judgment. The **Flood** destroyed the corrupt world, but it did not eliminate sin.

Even after the flood, sin resurfaced. Noah’s son **Ham** dishonored his father (**Genesis 9:20-27**), showing that sin was still present in the hearts of humanity. The fallen world continued despite divine intervention.

### **B. The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9)**

Another example of rebellion is found at Babel. Humanity, in its pride, sought to build a tower reaching the heavens to make a name for themselves (**Genesis 11:4**). Their goal was self-exaltation rather than glorifying God.

God responded by confusing their language and scattering them across the earth (**Genesis 11:7-9**). This was another act of judgment, proving that human pride and rebellion persist in a fallen world.

## **IV. Living in a Fallen World Today**

The effects of the fall continue to shape our reality:

- **Sin and Moral Decline** – Just as in Genesis, societies struggle with corruption, violence, and rebellion against God.

- **Pain and Suffering** – Disease, natural disasters, and death are part of life in a fallen world.

- **Spiritual Warfare** – The battle between good and evil continues, as foretold in Genesis 3:15.

However, despite the fallen nature of the world, **God’s plan for redemption** is revealed throughout Scripture. Genesis hints at this through God’s promise that the offspring of the woman would one day crush the serpent’s head (**Genesis 3:15**), a prophecy of Jesus Christ’s victory over sin and death.

## **V. The Hope Amidst the Fall**

Though we live in a fallen world, God’s grace is evident:

1. **God provided for Adam and Eve** – Before expelling them, He made garments of skin for them (**Genesis 3:21**), symbolizing His care and the foreshadowing of sacrifice for sin.

2. **God saved Noah and his family** – Showing His desire to preserve righteousness.

3. **God scattered the nations** – At Babel, He disrupted human pride but also set the stage for His future redemptive work through Abraham and Israel.

The ultimate hope is found in Jesus Christ, who came to **redeem** what was lost in Genesis. He restores what sin has broken and invites us into a new creation, free from the curse of the fall (**Revelation 21:1-4**).

## **Conclusion**

Genesis lays the foundation for understanding our fallen world. It shows how sin entered creation, spread through humanity, and brought suffering and separation from God. Yet, amid judgment, we see glimpses of redemption, pointing us toward Christ.

Living in a fallen world means facing hardships, but it also means living with the **hope of restoration**. One day, God will make all things new, undoing the effects of the fall forever (**Revelation 22:3**). Until then, we are called to trust in Him, walk in His ways, and share the message of redemption in a broken world.