Themes of Redemption - Bob Levin

• “Once upon a time”… all was good

            Genesis 1:27-28, 31

 

• The dignity of choice

            Genesis 2:16-17

            John 5:19-20

 

• The Lie >>> Paradise Lost    

           Genesis 3:4-6

           Romans 1:22; 3:23

 

• “Crime & Punishment” >>> consequence

           From within - diminishment of the soul

                Genesis 3:7-10

           Divine consequence - death  

                Genesis 3:19, 23

                Romans 6:23

 

• Blame Game >>> “How can there be a loving God?”

             Romans 8:20-22

 

• Redemption?

            Can’t claw our way back   

                 James 2:10; 4:17

                  Romans 3:19-20

            Accept the Creator’s grace-redemption

                 Genesis 3:21

                  Isaiah 53:6

                  Romans 6:23