That we, sinners, are unworthy of the least of God's favor is indisputable. The question is: Is that the emphasis of the Bible? We are "damaged product." The first thing we need to know is how great God is. We need to know that the love of God was made known to us because we were sinners (Romans 5:8).
Certainly God loved His creation-all of it. But did God evidence love for Adam more before he fell into sin or after falling into sin? I say after Adam fell into sin. There was no obligation on God's part to love a fallen creature if it was the former. The love of God made His action toward fallen mandind all the greater. God of His free grace forgave Adam and Eve thereby displaying to all (angels and men yet to be born) that God is merciful, compassionate, longsuffering, and kind. And because He is a forgiving God, He is to be feared (Psalm 130:4).
About Me
- Paul Robb
- This blog with appropriate scripture proofs was inspired by dissatisfaction in the ability of traditional creeds and confessions to answer objections and hard questions posed by real life and lack of opportunity for meaningful discussion in the church. It is also dedicated, to the exploration of an alternative approach to the scriptures other than that put forth by covenant of works/covenant of grace thinking. The quest by this writer commenced over twenty years ago when baptism was denied to his little son. The study began with baptism as understood by Baptists. This led to a study of family solidarity that led to Covenant theology. There was a necessary change in church affiliation from Reformed Baptist to Reformed to Presbyterian to Independent Reformed. The issue centered on the sacraments of baptism and the Lord’s Supper for most of that time (infant baptism and infant communion.)
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