Stories for the Grandkids…

While Genesis 3 is an introduction of sin into the life of all mankind, it is also the introduction of hope… 

Romans 3:23 says “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God”.  This clearly states man’s innate sinful nature.  ALL have sinned, not some, not most but ALL. 

Romans 6:23 says “For the wages of sin is death…”   We see in Genesis that God was indeed merciful in His judgment of their sin because he allowed Adam and Eve to live.  The rest of Romans 6:23 says “… but the gift of God is eternal life.”  This is a promise of eternal life through the gift of God’s son Jesus. 

Genesis 3 is indeed the sad depiction of the fall of mankind into sin, but it is also the beautiful depiction of our need for a savior.  Thus begins our hope in a way out of eternal judgment and into eternal life.  This way out is Jesus Christ.

I find it encouraging how all thoughout scripture, regardless of the time, book, setting or events, we are pointed towards salvation through a relationship with Jesus.  God is so merciful for giving us His word that we may find Him and the hope of spending eternity by His side.