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Adamic Administration - Hamartology - Fall of Man
John Murray
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John Murray

Adamic Administration - Hamartology - Fall of Man

John Murray · 50:08

The sermon explores the implications of the Adamic administration, the nature of sin, and the hope of redemption through Christ.
In this sermon, the speaker discusses the radical revolution that occurred in the relationship between man and God after the events in the Garden of Eden. The speaker emphasizes the change in man's attitude towards God, as seen in Adam's fear and shame when he heard God's voice. This change in attitude resulted in a radical internal revolution within man, affecting his heart and mind. The speaker also highlights the consequences of this revolution, including the opening of man's eyes to their nakedness and the subsequent hiding from God's presence.

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O Lord, our God, how great and marvellous are Thy works, in wisdom hast Thou made them all. The earth is full of Thy riches, so is this great and spacious sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable. May we know, O Lord, that this is Thy handiwork, and may we behold the glory of Thy great name, for how excellent, O Lord, is Thy name in all the earth.

And as is Thy name, so is Thy praise. May we always feel the stations of Thy merciless hand above all, that we may be humble, contrite, confident believers, in the name of Jesus Christ, Thy Son, so that we shall have confidence in all our journeys in this world, that it may be a pilgrimage of faith for life. Now there is an observation that I want to make, that the fact of sin in the world, the fact as universal, I say the excellent, the Adamic administration, that by one man and death by sin, the basis of sin and death, explaining the universal historical basis, defines the city, defines the first deal, is the kind of institution, and so in Christ, all are made alike, their thinking to the solidarity which the Adamic administration involves, makes us all look to the solidarity in terms of which our redemption has been ordered first.

Explained by the identity by which belong, and therefore constitute, the element of all, to be as man, that our first appearance test. Sin did not to all, the kingdom of sin, the origin of sin, beyond the sin, give us any reason. Sin origin, sin origin, is the reality of unseen, sin and, but here we must have no external power, and cause of rational being, so the sin of Adam, the sin of Adam, action and deposit, and will of our first appearance, they were, that God sinned, acquiesced, I know it, has been endowed, be, with, unit, can never be regarded as an isolated unit, like every overt act of sin, in our first appearance.

Another way of, change of, that further stage of analysis, that analysis, subjectical grounds, as well as on site, three, ten, et cetera, ten, movements, all, of excitement, of unbelief, of lust, which comes to expression, in the overt act. Only, point of view of the radical change, in our first appearance, we must bear in connection, in that prohibition, there was, epitomized, summed up, the sovereignty, the authority, the wisdom, the justice, the goodness, and the truth of God. Because God, supreme authority, that he had the right to give it, of all that we have, in that, very prohibition, the justice, the wisdom, revelation, supreme revelation, revelation, all that God was, in that supreme relation, consequently, creation, and it was contained, now, looking, too badly, made the grave, comes to expression, for the regulation, of behavior, consonant, with, God, Lord.

Now, therefore, we find, in the very first thing, we find, that it consists, in contradiction of God, all along the line of history, contradiction of God, all along the line of history, sovereignty, consequently, and, I, I, I like the word revolution, in terms of, of revolution, first of all, then, in terms, now, what I mean by this, is, as, applying, to, the, heritage, now, it appears, Genesis 3, this man, changed, attitude, to God, changed, attitude, to God, and the eyes, of them all, were opened, and they knew, that they were naked, and the man, and his wife, hid themselves, from the presence, of the Lord God, among the trees, of the garden, I heard, thy voice, in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked, and I, this changed attitude, betrays the fact, that there was, a radical change, a radical change, in that, constituted, man's, relationship, namely, his relationship to God, a radical change, in that, basic relationship, man was made, for the presence, and fellowship, of God, the presence of God, would have been, the contemplation, of God's glory, His glory, and we now please, from the face of God, striking wisdom, striking wisdom, to this new complex, of disposition, feeling, and emotion, which took possession, of Adam's heart and mind, shame, and fear, shame, and fear, but of the name of the Lord, He is New Testament, through His truths, enunciated in New Testament, God is light, God is light, but then, he that doeth evil, he toucheth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest this deed, should be approved. Well, there is, this big, radical change, in that, radical, to what, why, how, there is a chapter, yes sir, the revolution, in God's religion, revolution, it is, what, simply, that man, that he took to God, that's it, man. I'll stop at that point today, as far as we get to, remarkable, consisting, mainly, in, into, the execution, that is, emotional attitude, in the heart, of man, well, I think that is, basically, one, how, with, how, execution, all, say, how is that compatible, with God's immutability, well, with that,

Sermon Outline

  1. I
    • Introduction to God's greatness and creation
    • The universal nature of sin
    • The Adamic administration and its implications
  2. II
    • The origin of sin and its effects
    • The relationship between Adam's sin and humanity
    • The concept of solidarity in sin
  3. III
    • The radical change in man's relationship with God
    • The consequences of disobedience
    • The hope of redemption through Christ
  4. IV
    • Understanding God's sovereignty and justice
    • The significance of the prohibition in the Garden
    • The transformation of human disposition
  5. V
    • The emotional response of shame and fear
    • The call to return to God's light
    • Conclusion on the revolution in man's relationship with God

Key Quotes

“The fact of sin in the world, the fact as universal, I say the excellent, the Adamic administration.” — John Murray
“A radical change in that basic relationship, man was made for the presence and fellowship of God.” — John Murray
“God is light, but then, he that doeth evil, he toucheth the light, neither cometh to the light.” — John Murray

Application Points

  • Recognize the universal impact of sin and seek personal repentance.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining a relationship with God through faith.
  • Embrace the hope of redemption that comes from Jesus Christ.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Adamic administration?
The Adamic administration refers to the governance and order established by God through Adam, which includes the implications of sin and death.
How does sin affect humanity?
Sin affects humanity universally, creating a separation from God and altering our relationship with Him.
What does the term 'solidarity in sin' mean?
Solidarity in sin means that all humanity is connected through the original sin of Adam, impacting our nature and actions.
What was the significance of the prohibition in the Garden of Eden?
The prohibition represented God's authority and the moral order He established, which was violated by Adam's disobedience.
How can we find hope amid the reality of sin?
Hope is found in the redemption offered through Jesus Christ, who restores our relationship with God.

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