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Traditional Lens Commentary: Genesis 4 - Illustration on original sin | IllustrateTheWord

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Traditional Lens Commentary: Genesis 4

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We read Genesis 4 as an account of the deepening consequences of the fall, illustrating humanity's ongoing rebellion against God and the spread of sin through Cain's murder of Abel. The passage underscores the reality of sin's pervasive nature, as seen in Cain's rejection of God's warning and his su

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Genesis 4

We read Genesis 4 as a pivotal moment in redemptive history, highlighting the deepening effects of sin post-fall and the sovereign grace of God in the midst of human rebellion. The narrative of Cain and Abel illustrates the doctrine of total depravity, as sin corrupts human relationships and worship

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Roman Catholic Lens Commentary: Genesis 4

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