How Sin Began
It may take real effort, but try to imagine a time when there was no evil, no trouble, no sin. The Bible takes us back to just such a time a time long, long ago and a place far, far away. A place called heaven.
In heaven is God's throne the headquarters of the vast universe. Countless angels brilliant, intelligent, sinless beings whom God has created bask in the joy and love of His presence. The highest angel over them all is called Lucifer "the shining one."
At some point in the years of eternity past, the Bible says, Lucifer began to become increasingly proud of his appearance and abilities. He determined to move up in heaven's scheme of things and eventually coveted equality with Jesus Christ Himself. When God the Father made it clear to him that this would never be could never be Lucifer became enraged. Before long, actual warfare broke out in heaven. Lucifer, along with a third of heaven's angels, was ultimately banned from heaven.
Meanwhile, in seven literal days, God had created the earth and its first human beings Adam and his wife Eve. He created for them a beautiful garden home called Eden, but warned them not to eat the fruit of a certain tree in the middle of the garden for if they did, they would die.
One day, however. Eve wandered alone to the foot of the tree, where a wonderful talking serpent in its branches (Lucifer, now called Satan, in disguise) told her that God's prohibition was an unfair lie. Eve believed Satan and ate some of the forbidden fruit. Soon Adam followed suit. Like Satan, they had mistrusted God and insisted on their own way.
Sin, which had poisoned heaven, had now spoiled our newly created world. The great war between Christ and Satan had now moved to planet Earth.
Here are some supporting Scriptural texts.
- Ezekiel 28:11-19
- Isaiah 14:12-14
- Revelation 12:3, 4, 7-9
- Genesis 1:1 3:24
- Job 1:6-12
- Hebrews 11:3
- John1:1-3
- Colossians 1:13-17
- Romans 5:12
- Exodus 20:11
- Hebrews 1:2
- Psalm 33:6-9