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From the Garden to the From the Garden to the CityCity

First Three Chapters of First Three Chapters of GenesisGenesis

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Goals and AssumptionsGoals and Assumptions The goal of this course is to give you a framework and The goal of this course is to give you a framework and

methodology to help you understand the Bible.methodology to help you understand the Bible.

AssumptionsAssumptions The Bible is one book written by one author, the Holy The Bible is one book written by one author, the Holy

Spirit.Spirit. The Bible is written such that with enough study and The Bible is written such that with enough study and

meditation it can be understood by most Christians.meditation it can be understood by most Christians.

The New Testament is a fulfillment of the Old Testament The New Testament is a fulfillment of the Old Testament (Matthew5:17). It is all things new not all new things (Matthew5:17). It is all things new not all new things (Revelation 21:5). (Revelation 21:5).

The Holy Spirit does not waste its breath and does not The Holy Spirit does not waste its breath and does not mislead the reader.mislead the reader.

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SatanSatan Adam was created in the image of God and given dominion over all Adam was created in the image of God and given dominion over all

of God’s creation. He was God’s vice regent on the earth.of God’s creation. He was God’s vice regent on the earth.

Adam fell:Adam fell: He lost his communion and union with God.He lost his communion and union with God. He brought death into the world.He brought death into the world. He gave dominion of the earth to Satan.He gave dominion of the earth to Satan.

Several passages in the New Testament demonstrate that Satan Several passages in the New Testament demonstrate that Satan has dominion of the earth.has dominion of the earth.

Luke 4Luke 4 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, 5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed shewed

unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.moment of time. 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, 6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee,

and and the glory of them: the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; for that is delivered unto me; and to and to whomsoever I will I give itwhomsoever I will I give it..

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SatanSatan Who delivered it to Satan?Who delivered it to Satan?

AdamAdam

Luke 4Luke 47 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.

8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind 8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.God, and him only shalt thou serve.

What would have happened if Christ would have worshipped What would have happened if Christ would have worshipped Satan?Satan?

In the New Testament Satan is known as the “prince of this In the New Testament Satan is known as the “prince of this world” (John 12:27; 14:31; 16:11; Eph. 2:2).world” (John 12:27; 14:31; 16:11; Eph. 2:2).

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SatanSatan Ezekiel seems to explain how Satan came into being.Ezekiel seems to explain how Satan came into being.

Ezekiel 28Ezekiel 28

11 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 12 Son of man, 11 Moreover the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, 12 Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of take up a lamentation upon the king of

Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Tyrus, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Thou Thou

sealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beautysealest up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. 13 . 13 Thou hast Thou hast been in Eden the garden of Godbeen in Eden the garden of God; every ; every

precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and precious stone was thy covering, the sardius, topaz, and

the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the the diamond, the beryl, the onyx, and the jasper, the

sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the sapphire, the emerald, and the carbuncle, and gold: the

workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was workmanship of thy tabrets and of thy pipes was

prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.prepared in thee in the day that thou wast created.

14 14 Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth;Thou art the anointed cherub that covereth; and I have and I have

set thee so: set thee so: thou wast upon the holy mountain of God;thou wast upon the holy mountain of God;

thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones thou hast walked up and down in the midst of the stones

of fire.of fire.

15 15 Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou Thou wast perfect in thy ways from the day that thou

wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. wast created, till iniquity was found in thee.

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SatanSatan

Eze 28Eze 2816 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the 16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the

midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: midst of thee with violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of Godof God: : and I will destroy thee, O covering cheruband I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from , from the midst of the stones of fire. the midst of the stones of fire. 17 17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy beautyThine heart was lifted up because of thy beauty, thou hast , thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy brightness: I will I will

cast cast thee to the groundthee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they , I will lay thee before kings, that they

may may behold thee. behold thee. 18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine 18 Thou hast defiled thy sanctuaries by the multitude of thine iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; iniquities, by the iniquity of thy traffick; therefore will I bring therefore will I bring forth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour theeforth a fire from the midst of thee, it shall devour thee, and , and

I I will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all will bring thee to ashes upon the earth in the sight of all

them them that behold thee.that behold thee.

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SatanSatanEze. 28Eze. 28

19 All they that know thee among the people shall be 19 All they that know thee among the people shall be astonished astonished at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never at thee: thou shalt be a terror, and never shalt thou be any shalt thou be any more. more.

In the Old Testament, Satan is mentioned infrequently. In the Old Testament, Satan is mentioned infrequently. The Hebrew word translated “Satan” (19 times) is also The Hebrew word translated “Satan” (19 times) is also

translated “adversary” (8 times).translated “adversary” (8 times). It is translated fifteen times as “Satan” in the Book of Job.It is translated fifteen times as “Satan” in the Book of Job.

Job 1:Job 1: 6 Now there was a day 6 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORDpresent themselves before the LORD, , and Satan came and Satan came

alsoalso among them. among them. 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then 7 And the LORD said unto Satan, Whence comest thou? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to Satan answered the LORD, and said, From going to

and and fro in fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.the earth, and from walking up and down in it.

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SatanSatan Job 1Job 1

8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my 8 And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil?escheweth evil?

9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?God for nought?

10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his 10 Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance work of his hands, and his substance is is increased in the land.increased in the land.

11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, 11 But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.and he will curse thee to thy face.

12 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is 12 And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine

hand. hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.LORD.

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SatanSatan In the Old Testament, Satan:In the Old Testament, Satan:

has access to heavenhas access to heaven is God’s adversary andis God’s adversary and is the accuser of the brethrenis the accuser of the brethren

The Lord Jesus Christ prophesies that Satan will be cast out The Lord Jesus Christ prophesies that Satan will be cast out of heaven:of heaven: Luke 10Luke 10

17 And the seventy returned again with joy, 17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through us through

thy thy name. name. 18 18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall

from heaven.from heaven. 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents

and scorpions, and over all the power of the and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. nothing shall by any means hurt you. 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are 20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are

subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.names are written in heaven.

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SatanSatan John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall John 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall

the prince of this world be cast out. the prince of this world be cast out.

John 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world John 16:11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. is judged.

The actual casting of Satan out of Heaven is described in The actual casting of Satan out of Heaven is described in Chapter 12 of Revelation.Chapter 12 of Revelation.

1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman 1 And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet,

and and upon her head a crown of twelve stars:upon her head a crown of twelve stars: 2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and 2 And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered.pained to be delivered.

3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and 3 And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads.

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SatanSatan 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and 4 And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood

before before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to

devour her child as soon as it was born.devour her child as soon as it was born. 5 5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up

unto God, and to his throne.unto God, and to his throne. 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a

place prepared of God, that they should feed her there place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a a

thousand two hundred and threescore days.thousand two hundred and threescore days. 7 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsAnd there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels

fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,his angels,8 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more

in heaven.in heaven.

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9 An9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called d the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole

worlworld: d: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were were cast out with him.cast out with him.

10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come 10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God,

and the power of his Christ: and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our for the accuser of our brethren is cast brethren is cast down, which accused them before down, which accused them before our God day and nightour God day and night. .

11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the the word of their testimony; and they loved not word of their testimony; and they loved not

their their lives unto the death.lives unto the death.

When Christ ascended When Christ ascended (“her child was caught up unto God, (“her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne”)and to his throne”) Satan was cast out of Heaven (“ Satan was cast out of Heaven (“neither neither was their place found any more in heaven”was their place found any more in heaven”).).

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SatanSatan Even though Satan no longer has access to heaven and we Even though Satan no longer has access to heaven and we

now have an advocate in heaven (The Lord Jesus Christ) now have an advocate in heaven (The Lord Jesus Christ) rather than an accuser:rather than an accuser: Satan remains in control of the earth as “prince of this Satan remains in control of the earth as “prince of this

world” (Ephesians2:2)world” (Ephesians2:2) His children are formed by natural birth. His children are formed by natural birth. Satan is our “adversary, as a roaring lion, he walketh Satan is our “adversary, as a roaring lion, he walketh

about, seeking whom he may devour:” (I Peter 5:8)about, seeking whom he may devour:” (I Peter 5:8) He changes himself into “an angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:13)He changes himself into “an angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:13) He tempts us (I Cor. 7:5), desires to shift us as wheat He tempts us (I Cor. 7:5), desires to shift us as wheat

(Luke 22:13), buffets us (2 Cor.12:7) and hinders us (I (Luke 22:13), buffets us (2 Cor.12:7) and hinders us (I Thessalonians 2:18).Thessalonians 2:18).

He can enter into a person, even one in the vicinity of He can enter into a person, even one in the vicinity of Christ and take control i.e. Judas (Luke 22:1-6) and Christ and take control i.e. Judas (Luke 22:1-6) and Ananias (Acts 5:1-5).Ananias (Acts 5:1-5).

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Surely DieSurely Die God said, God said, “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil,

thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.”thereof thou shalt surely die.” Genesis 2:17 Genesis 2:17

Did Adam and Eve die the day they ate of the tree?Did Adam and Eve die the day they ate of the tree?

Yes, they died spiritually!Yes, they died spiritually! Why did they die spiritually?Why did they die spiritually?

They were separated from God the only true life. They They were separated from God the only true life. They lost union and communion with God.lost union and communion with God.

There are two types of life: There are two types of life: SpiritualSpiritual Physical (biological)Physical (biological)

The important type of life is spiritual which comes from The important type of life is spiritual which comes from

union and communion with God.union and communion with God.

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Surely DieSurely Die Facts after the fall :Facts after the fall :

Everyone is dead spiritually when they are born into the Everyone is dead spiritually when they are born into the world.world.

Everyone is going to die physically. Everyone is going to die physically. Everyone is going to be resurrected Everyone is going to be resurrected

physically.physically.

There is no difference between Christians and There is no difference between Christians and

non-Christians in these facts.non-Christians in these facts.

The The importantimportant issue in this life is whether a issue in this life is whether a

person is in union and communion with God,person is in union and communion with God,

has spiritual life, has been spiritually resurrected.has spiritual life, has been spiritually resurrected.

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Surely DieSurely Die Spiritual resurrection is the “first resurrection”. Spiritual resurrection is the “first resurrection”.

Physical resurrection is the “second resurrection.”Physical resurrection is the “second resurrection.”

The “first death” is physical death. The “first death” is physical death.

The “second death” is eternal damnation.The “second death” is eternal damnation.

These distinctions become clear in two passages:These distinctions become clear in two passages:

John 5John 5 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, 24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word,

and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.death unto life.

Have we passed “from death unto life” physically?Have we passed “from death unto life” physically? NO!NO!

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Surely DieSurely Die John 5John 5

2525Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Verily, verily, I say unto you, The hour is coming, and hour is coming, and now isnow is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the , when the dead shall hear the voice of the

Son of Son of God: and they that hear shall live.God: and they that hear shall live. 26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given 26 For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given

to the Son to have life in himself; to the Son to have life in himself; 27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment 27 And hath given him authority to execute judgment

also, because he is the Son of man.also, because he is the Son of man.

This is the first resurrection, the spiritual resurrection This is the first resurrection, the spiritual resurrection because “the hour…now is.”because “the hour…now is.”

Only those that believe on Him that sent Christ will Only those that believe on Him that sent Christ will experience this resurrection.experience this resurrection.

They have passed from spiritual death to spiritual life.They have passed from spiritual death to spiritual life.

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Surely DieSurely Die John 5John 5

28 Marvel not at this: for 28 Marvel not at this: for the hour is comingthe hour is coming, in the which , in the which allall that are that are in the gravesin the graves shall hear his voice, shall hear his voice,

29And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto 29And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, and they that have done evil,

unto unto the resurrection of damnation. the resurrection of damnation. 30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: 30 I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge:

and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.

This is the second resurrection, the physical resurrection. This is the second resurrection, the physical resurrection. This is “the hour that is coming” but not now when “all that This is “the hour that is coming” but not now when “all that are in the graves” shall rise.are in the graves” shall rise.

You want to “hear the voice of the Son of God” in this life You want to “hear the voice of the Son of God” in this life not wait until you are in your grave.not wait until you are in your grave.

You want to experience the first resurrection and avoid the You want to experience the first resurrection and avoid the second death.second death.

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Surely DieSurely Die Revelation 20Revelation 20

4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and 4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls ofthe souls of themthem that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.and reigned with Christ a thousand years.

5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand 5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. years were finished. This is the first resurrection.This is the first resurrection.

6 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first the first resurrectionresurrection: on such : on such the second deaththe second death hath no hath no power, power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall and shall reign with him a thousand yearsreign with him a thousand years. .

This passage is discussing the spiritual or “first This passage is discussing the spiritual or “first resurrection.” The souls, not the bodies, “live and reign resurrection.” The souls, not the bodies, “live and reign with Christ.”with Christ.”

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Surely DieSurely Die In Scripture one thousand is an indefinite time or quantity.In Scripture one thousand is an indefinite time or quantity.

In Psalms 50 God says “In Psalms 50 God says “For every beast of the forest is mine, For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hillsand the cattle upon a thousand hills.”.”

So the thousand years here does not mean a literal one So the thousand years here does not mean a literal one thousand years.thousand years.

Revelation 20Revelation 20 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it,

from whose face the earth and the heaven fled from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; away; and there was found no place for them. and there was found no place for them.

12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book God; and the books were opened: and another book

was was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were were judged out of those things which were written in judged out of those things which were written in the the books, according to their works. books, according to their works.

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Surely DieSurely Die Revelation 20Revelation 20

13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them and they were judged every man according to their works.and they were judged every man according to their works.

14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is is the second deaththe second death..

15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.life was cast into the lake of fire.

This passage is discussing the physical, or “second This passage is discussing the physical, or “second resurrection,” and eternal damnation, or “the second death;” resurrection,” and eternal damnation, or “the second death;” the first death being physical death. the first death being physical death.

The person that experiences the first resurrection, does not The person that experiences the first resurrection, does not experience the second death. experience the second death.

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Surely DieSurely Die In the Garden man had spiritual life because he had union In the Garden man had spiritual life because he had union and communion with God. The death that occurred in the and communion with God. The death that occurred in the

Garden of Eden was spiritual death, separation from God. Garden of Eden was spiritual death, separation from God.

Man only received physical life in the Garden by eating of the Man only received physical life in the Garden by eating of the Tree of Life. Tree of Life.

It is this spiritual death that Christ conquered. Our new life It is this spiritual death that Christ conquered. Our new life in Christ is the spiritual life, union and communion with God. in Christ is the spiritual life, union and communion with God.

Physical death, for someone in Christ, becomes a gateway Physical death, for someone in Christ, becomes a gateway into being “more alive” with Christ in Paradise until the into being “more alive” with Christ in Paradise until the physical resurrection.physical resurrection.

For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

(Phil. 1:21).(Phil. 1:21).

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Surely DieSurely Die The unrepentant person who dies still spiritually separated The unrepentant person who dies still spiritually separated

from God does not cease to exist spiritually. The horror of from God does not cease to exist spiritually. The horror of death outside of Christ is that the spirit shall remain in a death outside of Christ is that the spirit shall remain in a state of dying without end. state of dying without end.

What could be more horrible, more fearful, than to be What could be more horrible, more fearful, than to be eternally dying?eternally dying?

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam Who is the fulfillment of Adam in the New Testament?Who is the fulfillment of Adam in the New Testament?

The Lord Jesus Christ, “the last Adam” (I Cor. 15:45).The Lord Jesus Christ, “the last Adam” (I Cor. 15:45).

In The Incarnation, the Lord Jesus Christ brought man back In The Incarnation, the Lord Jesus Christ brought man back into union and communion with God by uniting in His very into union and communion with God by uniting in His very person God and man.person God and man.

Christ was “truly God and truly man”Christ was “truly God and truly man” two natures (divine and human)two natures (divine and human) united in one person (Fourth Ecumenical Council)united in one person (Fourth Ecumenical Council)

As the image of God, even as fallen, man continues to yearn As the image of God, even as fallen, man continues to yearn for union and communion with God.for union and communion with God. In the person of Christ that union and communion between In the person of Christ that union and communion between God and man is restored.God and man is restored.

The question is:The question is:How does Christ provide this union andHow does Christ provide this union and

communion to fallen humans?communion to fallen humans?

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam In the fifth chapter of Ephesians in his explanation of the In the fifth chapter of Ephesians in his explanation of the

marriage relationship using Genesis 2:23,24 as a text, the marriage relationship using Genesis 2:23,24 as a text, the Apostle Paul explains how humans are made part of Christ’s Apostle Paul explains how humans are made part of Christ’s union and communion with God.union and communion with God.

Ephesians 5Ephesians 522 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as 22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.unto the Lord.23 For the husband is the head of the wife, 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the bodythe head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. . 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the 24 Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

Christ is head of the Church which is His body and Christ is the Christ is head of the Church which is His body and Christ is the saviour of His body the Church.saviour of His body the Church.

25 Husbands, love your wives, 25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for itand gave himself for it;;

If husbands obeyed this command 99.9% of marriage problems If husbands obeyed this command 99.9% of marriage problems

would disappear.would disappear.

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam Christ loved the Church, His body, and gave Himself for it.Christ loved the Church, His body, and gave Himself for it.

Ephesians 5Ephesians 526 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of

water by the word, water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.should be holy and without blemish. 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He 28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.that loveth his wife loveth himself.

Just like Christ loves His body, the church, husbands should Just like Christ loves His body, the church, husbands should love their body, their wifes.love their body, their wifes.

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam Ephesians 5Ephesians 5 29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church:and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: 30 30 For we are members of his bodyFor we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his, of his flesh, and of his bones.bones. 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, 31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be they two shall be one flesh.one flesh. 32 T32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ his is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. and the church.

Christ and the Church are one flesh, one body and we are Christ and the Church are one flesh, one body and we are members of this body as we are members of the Church. members of this body as we are members of the Church. This is how mankind partake of the union and communion This is how mankind partake of the union and communion with God through Christ.with God through Christ.

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam

Ephesians 1 Ephesians 1

20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from 20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly heavenly places,places,

21 21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and Far above all principality, and power, and might, and

dominion,dominion, and every name that is named, not only in and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:this world, but also in that which is to come:

22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be

the head over all things the head over all things to the church,to the church,

23 23 Which is his bodyWhich is his body, the fulness of him that filleth , the fulness of him that filleth (fulfils)(fulfils) all all in all. in all.

Christ is enthroned in heaven and Satan is cast out. He is Christ is enthroned in heaven and Satan is cast out. He is the head of His body, the Chruch.the head of His body, the Chruch.

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam Ephesians 2Ephesians 2

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,he loved us,

5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together 6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

We are naturally born spiritually dead (“dead in sins”). We are naturally born spiritually dead (“dead in sins”). When we experience the first or spiritual resurrection When we experience the first or spiritual resurrection (“quickened us”) we are placed in the body of Christ and (“quickened us”) we are placed in the body of Christ and raised up to sit in “heavenly places.”raised up to sit in “heavenly places.”

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The Last AdamThe Last Adam A very important concept in the Pauline epistles is “in A very important concept in the Pauline epistles is “in

Christ,” “in Christ Jesus,” or “in him.” This phrase occurs Christ,” “in Christ Jesus,” or “in him.” This phrase occurs almost one hundred times and denotes our union with Christ.almost one hundred times and denotes our union with Christ.

Sometimes the “in” is translated as “by” or “with” but it is Sometimes the “in” is translated as “by” or “with” but it is the same Greek preposition “the same Greek preposition “ἐνἐν or en” or en”

1722 1722 ἐνἐν, , ἐμμέσῳἐμμέσῳ, , ἐννόμωςἐννόμως [en /en/] [en /en/] prepprep. A primary . A primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest.constructively), i.e. a relation of rest.

Therefore if any man be Therefore if any man be in Christin Christ, he is a , he is a new creature: old things are passed away; new creature: old things are passed away;

behold, all things are become new.behold, all things are become new.II Corinthians 5:17II Corinthians 5:17

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FastingFasting At the beginning of the Old Testament God placed the first Adam At the beginning of the Old Testament God placed the first Adam

in paradise and gave him all the trees but one to eat. in paradise and gave him all the trees but one to eat.

The first Adam:The first Adam: Broke the fast in disobedience to GodBroke the fast in disobedience to God Brought spiritual death into the worldBrought spiritual death into the world Was expelled from paradiseWas expelled from paradise (union and communion with God)(union and communion with God)

At the beginning of The New Testament (Matthew 4:1-11) The Holy At the beginning of The New Testament (Matthew 4:1-11) The Holy Spirit led Christ, the last Adam, into the wilderness where He Spirit led Christ, the last Adam, into the wilderness where He fasted forty days and was hungry. Satan came to tempt Him by fasted forty days and was hungry. Satan came to tempt Him by encouraging Him to turn stones into bread. encouraging Him to turn stones into bread.

The last Adam:The last Adam: Kept (did not break) the fastKept (did not break) the fast Brought life into the worldBrought life into the world Restored man to paradiseRestored man to paradise (union and communion with God)(union and communion with God)

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FastingFasting At the beginning of both Testaments, the definitive issue for At the beginning of both Testaments, the definitive issue for

both Adams was fasting.both Adams was fasting.

If nothing else, this should communicate to us that food, If nothing else, this should communicate to us that food, both eating and abstaining, is a critical issue in the Christian both eating and abstaining, is a critical issue in the Christian religion.religion.

Christ makes it very clear that fasting is not optional: Christ makes it very clear that fasting is not optional: Moreover Moreover when ye fastwhen ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad , be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad

countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. 17 But thou, their reward. 17 But thou, when thou fastestwhen thou fastest, anoint thine , anoint thine head, and wash thy face; Matthew 6:16-18head, and wash thy face; Matthew 6:16-18

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Fasting Fasting When the disciples could not cast a demon out of a child, When the disciples could not cast a demon out of a child,

Jesus explains why:Jesus explains why: Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why

could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, could not we cast him out? 20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you. 21 Howbeit Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting. Matthew 17:19-21 Matthew 17:19-21

In the New Testament fasting is usually combined with In the New Testament fasting is usually combined with prayer (Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29; Luke 2:37; Acts 10:30; prayer (Matthew 17:21; Mark 9:29; Luke 2:37; Acts 10:30; 13:3; 14:23; I Corinthians 7:5)13:3; 14:23; I Corinthians 7:5)

Today, Christians should enter into the life of Christ by Today, Christians should enter into the life of Christ by periodically fasting in order to take control of their lives from periodically fasting in order to take control of their lives from the “prince of this world” and show their dependence on the “prince of this world” and show their dependence on God.God.

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FastingFasting ““It is clear, however, that in this perspective fasting is It is clear, however, that in this perspective fasting is

revealed to us as something decisive and ultimate in its revealed to us as something decisive and ultimate in its importance.  It is not a mere “obligation,” a custom; it is importance.  It is not a mere “obligation,” a custom; it is connected with the very mystery of life and death, of connected with the very mystery of life and death, of salvation and damnation.” Schmemannsalvation and damnation.” Schmemann

““It is by abstaining from food that we rediscover its It is by abstaining from food that we rediscover its sweetness and learn again how to receive it from God with sweetness and learn again how to receive it from God with joy and gratitude.” Schmemannjoy and gratitude.” Schmemann

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Tying it All TogetherTying it All Together In this lesson we have discussed:In this lesson we have discussed:

Satan as the “prince of this world,”Satan as the “prince of this world,” Spiritual life and spiritual death,Spiritual life and spiritual death, The body of Christ, the Church, being the means of restoring The body of Christ, the Church, being the means of restoring

union and communion with God, andunion and communion with God, and The importance of fasting and prayer in a Christian’s lifeThe importance of fasting and prayer in a Christian’s life

A passage beginning in the second chapter of Colossians ties these A passage beginning in the second chapter of Colossians ties these concepts together. concepts together.

Colossians 2Colossians 2 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh of your flesh ((spiritual deadness the natural state into spiritual deadness the natural state into which we are born)which we are born) , hath he quickened together with him , hath he quickened together with him (spiritual life, first resurrection),(spiritual life, first resurrection), having forgiven you all having forgiven you all trespasses; trespasses; 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was 14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; the way, nailing it to his cross;

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Tying it All TogetherTying it All TogetherColossiansColossians 22 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers (casting (casting Satan out of heaven)Satan out of heaven), he made a shew of them openly, , he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it…triumphing over them in it…

Colossians 3Colossians 3 1 If ye then be 1 If ye then be risen with Christ risen with Christ (first resurrection(first resurrection)), seek , seek

those those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right

hand of God.hand of God. 2 2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the Set your affection on things above, not on things on the

earthearth (Prayer and fasting(Prayer and fasting).). 3 3 For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in GodFor ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God (first resurrection)(first resurrection).. 4 When 4 When Christ, who is our life Christ, who is our life (first resurrection)(first resurrection), shall , shall

appear, then shall ye also appear with him in gloryappear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory (second (second resurrection).resurrection).

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Colossians 3Colossians 3 5 5 Mortify therefore your membersMortify therefore your members (prayer and fasting)(prayer and fasting) which which

are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:idolatry:

6 For which things’ sake 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:children of disobedience: (children of Satan)(children of Satan)

7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.them.

8 But now ye also 8 But now ye also put off all theseput off all these (prayer fasting)(prayer fasting); anger, ; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.mouth.

9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have 9 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old put off the old manman (first Adam)(first Adam) with his deeds;with his deeds;

10 And have 10 And have put on the new manput on the new man (last Adam, Christ)(last Adam, Christ), which is , which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:him:

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Tying it All TogetherTying it All TogetherColossians 3 Colossians 3 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.Christ is all, and in all. 12 Put on therefore 12 Put on therefore (prayer and fasting)(prayer and fasting), as the elect of God, , as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.you, so also do ye. 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the 14 And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.bond of perfectness. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which

also also ye are called in one bodyye are called in one body (the Church)(the Church) and be ye and be ye thankful.thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the 17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus, giving thanks to Godgiving thanks to God and the Father by him. and the Father by him.

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SummarySummary Satan is truly a personal evil. “Evil is not a mere absence. It Satan is truly a personal evil. “Evil is not a mere absence. It

is precisely a presence: the presence of something dark, is precisely a presence: the presence of something dark, irrational and very real.” (Schmemann)irrational and very real.” (Schmemann)

Even though Satan has been cast out of heaven and his Even though Satan has been cast out of heaven and his ultimate fate is sealed, he remains the “prince of this world.” ultimate fate is sealed, he remains the “prince of this world.” He is in control and goes about “like a roaring lion seeking He is in control and goes about “like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour.”whom he may devour.”

Christ came “that through death he might destroy him that Christ came “that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage” (Heb. 2:14,15).bondage” (Heb. 2:14,15).

Christ brings us life in the “first resurrection” when we are Christ brings us life in the “first resurrection” when we are placed in His body (I Cor. 12:13), “delivered from the power placed in His body (I Cor. 12:13), “delivered from the power of darkness, and translatedof darkness, and translated into the kingdom of his dear into the kingdom of his dear Son:” (Col 1:13).Son:” (Col 1:13).

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SummarySummary The first resurrection is not an end but a beginning. It is The first resurrection is not an end but a beginning. It is

being “born from above” (John 3:1-5).being “born from above” (John 3:1-5).

Once we receive spiritual life we strive to grow, by the grace Once we receive spiritual life we strive to grow, by the grace of God into “a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of God into “a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:” (Eph 4:13). Submitting to God and of the fulness of Christ:” (Eph 4:13). Submitting to God and resisting the devil so that the devil will flee from us (James resisting the devil so that the devil will flee from us (James 4:7)4:7)

We strengthen ourselves against the devil by accessing the We strengthen ourselves against the devil by accessing the grace of God through prayer, fasting and other spiritual grace of God through prayer, fasting and other spiritual disciplines. disciplines.