The Fall Chapter 2

The Root of Sin Section 1

The Commandment: Gen 2:17 “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall die.” Tree of Life T/K of G & E AdamEve Garden of Eden

Mt 15:11 “Not what goes into the mouth defiles a man, but what comes out of the mouth, this defiles a man.” A.The Tree of Life and the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil 1) Jesus’ words actual fruit? symbolic

- Would the God of love test humans so mercilessly by a means that could cause their death? 2) God’s viewpoint - Would God, the loving Parent, create a poisonous fruit to look so attractive (Gen 3: 6) and place it where His children could reach it so easily?

- usually, life food; but in this case, life the fruit Therefore, the fruit was not actual, but symbolic. 3) Human viewpoint - How can something one eats cause a sin that can be transmitted to one’s descendants?

Since Adam’s Fall, fallen people have set their hopes on attaining what Adam failed to attain — The Tree of Life. 1. The Tree of Life the hope of the Israelites in the O.T. Age (Prov 13:12) The Tree of Life symbolizes a man who has realized the ideal of creation (perfected Adam). Tree of Life the hope of Adam before the Fall (Gen 3:24) the hope of Christians in the N.T. Age (Rev 22:14)

woman (Eve) prior to the Fall 2. The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil T/K of G&E

B. The Identity of the Serpent 1) Conversed with human beings and caused the Fall a spiritual being angel (2 Pet 2:4) 4) Serpent = Satan has been turning the hearts of people toward evil since the Fall 3) Rev 12:9 he was thrown down to the earth originally lived in heaven 2) Knew of God’s Will Archangel Lucifer = Satan (Is 14:12)

2. The Crime of the Human Beings C. The Fall of the Angel and the Fall of Human Beings 1.The Crime of the Angel Jude :6,7 fornication People often regard the sexual act with shame and even contempt. Job 31:33 Adam concealed his lower parts; his blemish was in his lower parts. Gen 2:25 and Gen 3:7 fornication

3. The Illicit Sexual Act between the Angel and the Human Beings (Jn 8:44; Mt 3:7; Mt 23:33) Mt 3:7 … “ You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Mt 23:33 “ You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell? ” Jn 8:44 “You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and has nothing to do with the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

D. The Fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil - The fruit of the T/K of G & E the love of Eve love centered on Satan multiplying evil children = evil fruit love centered on God multiplying good children = good fruit Eve - Eve’s eating of the fruit of the T/K of G & E satanic love relationship with the angel

E. The Root of Sin 1) Original sin has been passed from one generation to the next. Evidence that the Root of Sin Stems from Sexual Immorality The root of sin was that the first human ancestors had an illicit sexual relationship with an angel (symbolized by a serpent).  the root of sin was solidified by a sexual relationship that binds one in ties of blood.

2) Adultery and fornication are regarded as cardinal sins by religions, which emphasize the need to purge sin. 5) The inability to prevent the plague of sexual promiscuity 4) Sexual promiscuity is a principal cause of the downfall of numerous heroes, patriots and nations. 3) The Israelites performed the rite of circumcision as a condition for sanctification. emphasis on the virtues of chastity and restraint

The Motivation and Process of the Fall Section 2

A. The Creation of Angels, Their Mission, and Their Relationship to Human Beings 1) Created prior to any other creation (Gen 1:26) 2) As servants and messengers (Rev 22:9; Heb 1:14; Lk 1:31; Acts 12:7-10)

A. The Creation of Angels, Their Mission, and Their Relationship to Human Beings 1) Created prior to any other creation (Gen 1:26) 3) To come under the dominion of human beings (Gen 1:28; 1 Cor 6:3) 2) As servants and messengers (Rev 22:9; Heb 1:14; Lk 1:31; Acts 12:7-10) to honor and praise God (Rev 5:11,12; Rev 7:11,12)

B. The Spiritual Fall and the Physical Fall premature desire for sexual love monopolized God’s love (before Adam and Eve) God AA Lucifer AE spiritual illicit sexual relationship Spiritual Fall Eve feelings of dread and wisdom power of unprincipled love Physical Fall illicit sexual relationship excessive desire for love felt a decrease of love (after Adam and Eve)

The Power of Love, the Power of the Principle, and God’s Commandment Section 3

A.The Fall from the Viewpoint of the Power of Love and the Power of the Principle power of unprincipled love power of the Principle

Love is the source and wellspring of life and happiness. Power of the Principle Power of love Accordingly, in order for love to fulfill its proper role, its power must be stronger than the power of the Principle. Why? possibility of the Fall Although God created human beings based on the Principle, He governs us through love.

2) For the completion of the human portion of responsibility B. The Purpose of the Commandment as an Object of Faith 1) To prevent the Fall to inherit creatorship and become the lord of the creation

C. The Period Necessitating the Commandment God’s Commandment was necessary only while they were immature. Power of love of the AA Power of love of a perfected husband (Adam) and wife (Eve)

The Consequences of the Human Fall Section 4

A. Satan and Fallen Humanity the world of Satan’s sovereignty Satan’s lineage Fall Satan EveAdam child the world of God’s sovereignty God’s lineage Eve God Adam child

Rom 8:19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. Jn 12:31 “...the ruler of this world...” 2 Cor 4:4...the god of this world...

evil physical actions Satan evil spirit persons spirit self physical self B. Satan’s Activities in Human Society Mt 25:41 “ ‘...the devil and his angels’ ” Lk 22:3 Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot...

C. Good and Evil from the Viewpoint of Purpose Although good and evil may take the same form, their true nature is manifest in the fruits yielded in accordance with the divergent purpose they pursue. desire, love, freedom, wisdom, words, etc. evil good GodSatan

D. The Works of Good Spirits and Evil Spirits sense of peace and righteousness health anxiety, fear and selfishness sickness Good Spirits God good spirit persons good angels Evil Spirits Satan evil spirit persons evil angels person

1)Original sin (root of sin) E. Sin Sin is a violation of heavenly law which, by forming a common base with Satan, sets up a condition enabling GRA with him. sin derived from the spiritual and physical Fall of the first human ancestors

2) Hereditary sin (trunk of sin) sin of the ancestorsdescendants 3) Collective sin (branches of sin) sin for which a person is responsible as a member of a group 4) Individual sin (leaves of sin) sin committed by oneself

1)Failing to take God’s standpoint F.The Original (Fundamental) Fallen Nature The fundamental nature that gives rise to all the fallen natures of fallen humanity is called the original (in the sense of fundamental) fallen nature. The Archangel failed to love Adam with the same heart and perspective as God. selfishness

to leave one’s own position and limits out of an unrighteous desire 2)Leaving one’s proper position The Archangel desired to enjoy the same position of love in the human world as he had in the angelic world. e.g., fornication, adultery

3) Reversing dominion The Archangel dominated Eve, and then Eve dominated Adam. arrogance

4) Multiplying the criminal act Eve spread her sin to others by inducing Adam to fall. evil habits and drawing others into evil action

Freedom and the Fall Section 5

manifestation of the original mind Freedom of the original mind A. The Meaning of Freedom from the Viewpoint of the Principle free will (SS) free action (HS): perfect freedom 1) No freedom outside the Principle 2) No freedom without responsibility 3) No freedom without actual results

B. Freedom, the Fall, and Restoration Freedom of the original mind brings about only good results. The Fall was not because of freedom of the original mind. line of the Fall Adam Eve freedom Fall by the power of unprincipled love Restoration by the power of Principled love freedom

The Reason God Did Not Intervene in the Fallen Act of the First Human Ancestors Section 6

A. To Maintain the Absoluteness and Perfection of the Principle of Creation God, the Creator: absolute and perfect Principle of Creation: absolute and perfect realm of God’s direct dominion Perfection God realm of God’s indirect dominion

As the Creator, God’s intervention gives the value of creation to any being or act. Therefore, God intervenes in beings or acts only within the Principle. B. That God Alone Be the Creator If God had intervened in Adam and Eve’s fallen act value of creation recognition Satan would stand as a creator.

Qualification: creatorship C. To Make Human Beings the Lords of Creation If God were to dominate directly and intervene in the actions of human beings during the growing period ignoring the human portion of responsibility creatorship lords of the creation