Beyond any and all doubt, the Fall of Adam and Eve into sin is the greatest catastrophe to occur in all of time and eternity:

The destruction of the Created Universe is a direct result of this event!

All crime, injustice, sorrow, and brokenness is the direct result of this event!

All sin, sickness, suffering, and death is the direct result of this event!

The damnation of millions of eternal souls is the direct result of this event!

The death of Jesus Christ on the cross is the direct result of this event!

But, we cannot possibly understand this catastrophic event unless we understand the events that preceded it:

It appears that at some point prior to the Creation of the physical universe God created angelic beings in the spiritual universe. Among these angelic beings, God created three “Archangels” named Gabriel, Michael, and Lucifer.

After the Creation of the physical universe, these angelic beings had access to the physical universe; and at some point after the Creation of the physical universe, (either before or after the Creation of Mankind) God assigned these angelic beings the task of serving humans.

It appears that at the time God assigned these angelic beings the task of serving humans, the Archangel Lucifer and a legion of other angels, (possibly as many as one-third of them) rebelled against God and were cast out of heaven! These fallen angels are now called “demons.”

Adam and Even chose to disobey God thereby falling from their state of “Unconfirmed Holiness” and bringing about the curse of God upon them, their progeny, and the physical universe!

Years ago in school, I learned that anyone doing an investigation should answer five key questions: who, what, when, where, and why!

Who? This story involves two Spirit Beings: God, and Lucifer. It also involves two key human beings: Adam and Eve.

What? The “Drama of Redemption” begins when God allows Lucifer to possess a serpent and tempt Adam and Eve to sin. Once Adam and Eve disobey God and fall under the curse of sin, God immediately promises them that One Who will be the Offspring of the woman will come into the world to redeem them by crushing the power of sin and Satan! This is called, “The Proto-euangelion” or “The First Gospel.”

When? These events took place following the Six Days of Creation and the Fall of Lucifer and his demons!

Where? These events took place in the Garden of Eden, which was most likely located somewhere in Mesopotamia between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf.

Why? THE BIG QUESTION! (ACTUALLY FIVE BIG QUESTIONS)

1. Why did God allow Lucifer and his host of demons live after they rebelled against HIM?

2. Why did God allow Lucifer to have access to the Garden of Eden after he rebelled against HIM?

3. Why did God allow Lucifer to tempt Adam and Eve?

4. Why did God allow Adam and Eve to disobey HIM?

5. Why did God bring judgment upon the entire human race because of the sin of Adam and Eve?

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I hope you will read over Genesis 3 and these thoughts as you prepare your mind and spirit to hear the Word of God on Sunday!

I hope to see you Sunday with a smile on your face, your Bible in your hand, and your family and friends by your side!