I. A Loss of Original Righteousness (Genesis 3:7)
- Naked and not ashamed. (Genesis 2:25); Ashamed (3:6-7)
- His unrighteousness passed upon all. (Romans 3:9-10)
- The fig leaves; pictures man's self-righteousness:
- Could not cover from the sight of Divine justice.
- Could not shelter from the winds of Divine wrath.
- Could not justify him in God's sight.
- Could not make him fit for heaven. (No robe)
- Only the righteousness of Christ will do it. (Romans 4:13-25)
II. The Loss of a Clear Conscience (Genesis 3:8-10)
- Tried to hide himself (Fear and Guilt)
- The whole world is guilty. (Romans 3:20)
- Men are afraid to face God in guilt. (Revelation 6:12-17)
III. The Loss of Spiritual Understanding (Genesis 3:7-10)
- None understand (Romans 3:11)
- Cannot perceive the things of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-14)
IV. The Loss of Spiritual and Physical Life (Genesis 3:17-19)
- The curse (Genesis 3:17-19)
- The curse passed upon all. (Romans 5:12)
- The curse removed (1 Corinthians 15:20-22; Galatians 3:13)
V. The Loss of Paradise (Genesis 3:24)
- The loss of communication except through sacrifice.
- Christ will restore (Revelation 21:1-5)
Introduction:
In this passage the Lord Jesus uses the title "The Son of Man". This identifies Him in
His humanity as He has come to seek and save that which our first Adam lost. As
God came seeking Adam, so the Lord Jesus came to seek us. The fall of Adam cost
him a great price and it also cost God an even greater price to recover what was
lost. Let us look at what Adam lost and the effects of it on all mankind.
Blessed Hope
A Continuing Ministry of Milford Cecil