Curse Broken by His Blood
The sermon emphasizes the importance of living a life pleasing to God and the power of the Blood of Christ to wash away sins.
Erlo Stegen emphasizes that humanity was created in God's image, but through Adam's disobedience, we fell from that image. He explains that Seth, born after Adam's fall, represents 'compensation' for this loss. Stegen warns that the consequences of sin affect not only individuals but also their families, urging men to take responsibility for their households. He highlights the redemptive power of Christ's blood, which can cleanse us from sin and restore our relationship with God. The sermon calls for repentance and a commitment to live a life that honors God, promising blessings for those who do.
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"And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth:" (Genesis 5:3).
When God created everything, He created humans in His image. We were not created in the image of an ape as evolutionists claim, but in God's own image.
Then man rebelled and disobeyed God and fell from God's image.
Afterwards Adam also begat a son after his image, Seth. Seth was born after Adam fell. We need to read and take note of the details in the Bible. Seth means "compensation". So when Adam has fallen his son, Seth, was in his state.
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Galatians 6:7).
On the day of Judgement God will start with the men, not with the wife or children. If your children go the wrong way, the problem lies with you, that's supposed to be the man in the house.
"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:" (1 Peter 1:18-19).
You might think that your problems are because you do not have enough money, silver and gold. But it is because you have not been redeemed by the precious Blood of Jesus.
Mothers, what type of milk do you mothers give to your children, physically and spiritually?
A certain baby would not stop crying after birth and they couldn't determine what was wrong, until one doctor blew cigarette smoke into the baby's face. Then he was content. His mother was a smoker and so the baby was already addicted to nicotine at birth!
If you smoke or drink or do other evil things, it affects your children negatively.
When things are wrong in your home remember the fundamental cause.
Let us also look at the other side. Although God says that He will visit the sins of the fathers upon the children, He also says that He will bless those who love Him until the thousandth generation.
Do you honour your father and mother. God says that He will bless you with long life if you honour your father and mother.
If you haven't lived a life pleasing to God, repent from your evil ways and start to live for God. His Blood has the power to wash away the sins of the whole world, and He can wash away your sins too.
Sermon Outline
- I. God Created Humans in His Image
- 'A. Genesis 5:3: Adam''s son Seth was born in his likeness'
- B. We were not created in the image of an ape, but in God's own image
- II. Man Rebelled and Disobeyed God
- A. Adam fell from God's image
- B. Seth was born after Adam fell
- III. The Consequences of Disobedience
- A. God will judge men first on the day of Judgement
- B. Fathers are responsible for the problems in their homes
- IV. Redemption through the Blood of Christ
- A. We were not redeemed with corruptible things, but with the precious Blood of Christ
- B. The Blood of Christ has the power to wash away sins
Key Quotes
“You might think that your problems are because you do not have enough money, silver and gold. But it is because you have not been redeemed by the precious Blood of Jesus.” — Erlo Stegen
“His Blood has the power to wash away the sins of the whole world, and He can wash away your sins too.” — Erlo Stegen
Application Points
- Fathers are responsible for the problems in their homes and should repent from their evil ways.
- We need to honour our father and mother by living a life pleasing to God.
- The Blood of Christ has the power to wash away sins and bring redemption.