Sunday, May 26, 2013

WHAT WAS THE SIN OF ADAM AND EVE?

The essence of their sin was to resort to the autonomy of the individual which allowed them to interpret God's Word according to their own desires and understanding.  In choosing their individual autonomy they turned from faith and obedience towards God and became slaves to their own passions.  


The essence of the sin in the garden and its results are seen everywhere in society, in government, education, science and even in Christianity.  All of Western Christianity and all who have embraced the Ecumenism of the World Council of Churches exalt the autonomy of the individual which allows each person to create their own brand of God, Christianity and morality.  


It is most interesting to ponder the fact that the autonomy and competency of the individual in relationship to God was the foundation of the Reformation and is the foundation of contemporary Christianity.