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Bible Painting
Something is very wrong! No matter how much money we spend, how many elections we hold, how many organizations we start, how many complaints we have, how many tears we cry, or how many wars we wage, boredom, fears, tragedies, suffering, injustice, evil, sickness, pain, and death continue. Why? Because of the fall and sin enters. In order to understand the condition of our world, and ultimately the plan of redemption, we must know the origin and nature of sin.
Something to consider: God punishes those that don't keep His commandments.
God judges
Genesis 3:4-5
Ecclesiastes 7:29
Psalms 51:3-4
Romans 6:23
The wicked shall be burned up
Psalms 11:6
Psalms 21:9
Malachi 4:1,3
Matthew 3:12
Matthew 13:41-42
John 15:6
Hebrews 10:27
2 Peter 3:7
Revelation 20:15
Revelation 21:8
The Lake of Fire is called the Second Death
Revelation 20:14
Revelation 21:8
Note: On fire, see also:
Psalms 21:9
Psalms 37:20
Malachi 4:1-3
Matthew 3:12
2 Thessalonians 1:7-10
2 Peter 3:7,10-12
What are the consequences of sin?
Exodus 34:7
Leviticus 5:17
Proverbs 11:21
Ecclesiastes 12:14
Isaiah 13:11
Ezekiel 18:4
Malachi 4:1
Numbers 32:23
Proverbs 5:22
Isaiah 59:2
Luke 23:41
Romans 2:9
Romans 6:23
Ephesians 2:1
2 Thessalonians 1:9
Revelations 20:15
Is there a way to be free from sin?
Psalms 19:12
Psalms 51:2-3
Psalms 139:23-24
Isaiah 1:16,18
Zachariah 13:1
Matthew 26:28
2 Corinthians 5:21
Hebrews 9:14
Ezra 10:11
1 John 1:9
Romans 6:6
Galatians 5:24
Other scriptures on sin
Psalms 1:1-6
Proverbs 28:13
Romans 3:23
Romans 6:12-22
Galatians 5:19-21
Colossians 3:5-6
Hebrews 12:3-4
James 1:13-15
I John 1:7-9
The Grave or Hell (sheol in the Old Testament) is the Hebrew word for the place of the dead. It is translated grave 31 times, hell 31 times, and pit 3 times.
Psalms 16:10
Psalms 89:48
Job 14:13
Genesis 37:35
Isaiah 38:10
Job 24:19
Psalms 6:5
Psalms 49:15
Hosea 13:14
Hades is the New Testament (Greek) equivalent of Sheol. It is translated grave 1 time and hell 10 times. It has the same meaning as Sheol, the place of the dead.
Matthew 11:23
Matthew 16:18
Luke 16:23
Acts 2:27, 31
1 Corinthians 15:55
Revelation 1:18
Revelation 6:8
Revelation 20:13, 14
Gehenna, New Testament, Greek work for hell, hell fire, used 12 times, spoken of also as lake of fire, is to be used of God to destroy the wicked after their judgement.
Matthew 5:22, 29, 30
Matthew 10:28
Luke 12:5
Matthew 23:15
James 3:6
Matthew 23:33
Gehenna in the New Testament (Greek) word for hell and hell fire. It is used 12 times, spoken of also as lake of fire, is to be used of God to destroy the wicked after their judgement.
Matthew 5:22, 29, 30
Matthew 10:28
Luke 12:5
Matthew 23:15
James 3:6
Matthew 23:33
Now that we've looked at a number of verses, we encourage you to explore these questions with your group or in a journal.
What is sin?
How have we been affected by original sin?
How has this affected our relationship with God?
How does God view and respond to sin?
Knowledge is good, but knowing how to act on that knowledge is better. Explore some of these questions about how our knowledge affects our lives.
In what ways are you tempted as Adam and Eve were tempted?
How do you respond to sin in your life?
How do you respond to sin in others’ lives?
Where in your life is God calling you to specific repentance in regard to your view of sin and your response to it?