Q17. What condition did the fall bring people into?
The fall brought all people into a condition of sin and misery.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 5:12
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”
Genesis 3:16–19
“Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
- 1
What two things did the fall bring all people into?
- 2
What do you think "misery" means in this answer?
- 3
Do you ever notice sadness or trouble in the world that reminds you something is wrong?
Illustration
When a glass of clean water gets a drop of ink in it, the whole glass is affected. You cannot find a part of the water that is still perfectly clean. The fall did that to all people. Sin and misery touched every part of human life.
Application
When you feel sad or frustrated this week, talk to God about it honestly. Because sin brought misery into the world, these feelings are real. Ask God to comfort you and to remind you that he has not left you in this condition.