I have heard the religious leaders, teachers and preachers tell us that Jesus died for our sins. I accept that! But my question was "WHY?" I knew that He suffered and died on the cross for our sins... a price that had to be paid in order for you and me to be able to pass the cup of punishment for the sins committed by God's creation... the first human inhabitants (of God) on Planet Earth... or... Adam and Eve as we know them. The sin of Adam and Eve is on our head from the moment we are born! I don't understand all of that! As long as I am mere mortal I will never understand these things.

If the history of creation were taught 24/7 in all universities I'm sure it would require several thousands of years to end with a "minor." The author of the book of Genesis does a good job presenting the lesson in a way that many of us can have a little understanding. He does it in short order and God's input is obvious! Brilliant! Try summarizing the history of creation and the reasons for our lack of perfection, in as few words!

We only have a few books that deal with these scientific accounts and historical masterpieces. I expect that many records are lost or destroyed that would shed more understanding... Could be that is why we need the help of the "Comforter" that Jesus sent... aka The Holy Spirit. I know that some folks who are endowed with the Holy Spirit get more knowledge from the scriptures than those without.

I never understood "why" God, the Creator of the universe had to allow His Son to pay. Those teachers that would simply skirt the highlights and the buzz phrases which had been taught them were just not enough for me... I kept asking "WHY?"

If you are already happy with your understanding then there is no need to proceed any further! For those who, like me, were not satisfied, perhaps this will help.

I will answer it with a very short explanation. I may come back later and go into greater detail but I don't believe I will need to do that!

Genesis, Chapters 2 & 3: The tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil was a tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden from which God directly forbade Adam and Eve to eat. A serpent tempted Eve who was aware of the prohibition. Eve convinced Adam to eat the fruit... and they became aware of their nakedness. After this, in order to deny them access to the tree of life (and immortality), they were banished from the garden and forced to survive by the sweat of their brow.

Important Note:
As you read the following explanation; remember that God abides by HIS laws and covenants.
He had to honor this contract with Satan because God is not a liar! A deal is a deal!

In other words, they sold their dominant position in the Garden to Satan. THEY SOLD OUT! In order for God to reclaim their position a price had to be paid according to the rules laid down by Satan who now owned the world! We are constantly reminded that passing through this world, by one of God's children, is a test and much persecution is to be expected. I won't bore you with a lot of biblical scripture but we are told MANY times that this passage through earth and this realm must be overcome by those of us who are to return to the family of God.

NOTE: After Jesus was baptized by John The Baptist, HE was led into the wilderness where HE was tempted by Satan. Satan offered Jesus "THE WORLD," if HE would bow and worship him. I find it extremely interesting that Jesus did not question the fact that it all belonged to Satan to offer. God created "it" and all within "it" but Satan acquired ownership of the "world" with the fall of Adam and Eve... UNTIL JESUS PAID THE RANSOM ON THE CROSS! The world is still ruled by Satan aka "Prince of Air." We must return to The Kingdom the same way as Jesus did but because we are incapable of living by the requirements, we can coast in on Jesus' robe. Just believe on HIM and trust HIM. HE paid our ransom. HE IS THE ONLY WAY INTO THE KINGDOM.

I received the following reminder/correction from a Man-Of-God... "remember, it is the WORLD SYSTEM (i.e. GOVERNMENT) that he "owns," not the planet itself." ... I will continue with that scripture in mind.

Continuing...

Before Adam and Eve fell, they were not subjected to the evils that we have come to expect as "normal."

It was after the expulsion from the garden that God described the curses that had been placed over them. The Creator explained that Eve would suffer the pains of childbirth and Adam was told he would now struggle against the earth for a livelihood. These were a few of the new hardships that were not imposed until Adam and Eve fell, or as I say, "sold out."

As I see it: These curses were not in the original plan. However, since their fall, the curses have remained, to this day.

Since the curses remain, AND, the fact that "good" comes from God... and, the fact that God allows Satan to send evil to the followers of God, I would say that while the earth and all within it belong to God, the "system" and evil acts of mankind are not of God.

The Earth And All Within: I can see that the animal kingdom and nature "sing along" with the Creator's plan but the fruit of man is of Satan. Therefore Jesus had to pay the ransom for mankind to escape the clutches of the "system" and gain entry into the Kingdom... which takes place upon our transition into the next realm... At least for those who are "saved" ... by their acceptance and trust in Jesus, The Savior.

Stay with me, you'll soon know more and what to do! Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us. "Understanding" is coming!

Because Satan had become the legal owner of this "earth's system," the terms for salvation and reentry carried with it a price. A price that God paid with the Perfect Lamb of God, His Son Jesus. Jesus came to this earth as a man, like Adam but unlike Adam, remained faithful to God, overcoming the sins to which Adam had succumbed. Therefore, paying the price for salvation and reentry into God's Kingdom. The human who wants to return to God may do so by accepting Jesus, the perfect Lamb of God and living the doctrine that Jesus left us. For those who choose this decision and life, they are accepted into the Kingdom. All made possible by the supreme sacrifice of the innocent and pure, Jesus! Jesus, the Son of God, Jesus the Son of Man. Jesus, the innocent MAN who became perfect upon His resurrection. Jesus sits at the right hand of His Father, God.

That's "WHY!"

JESUS, OUR SAVIOR. THANKS!

I hope that helps!

Your Friend,

John

P.S. Just touching onto a point that will be covered on another page... The world outside the "GARDEN" consisted of the world's system as we know it today. Adam and Eve were simply cast out of God's perfect environment and into the "system" ... Another way of looking at it: Adam and Eve sold out their right to the perfect Garden and had to take up residence in the world of the Prince of Air and his system. The same we live in today. Nothing has changed and won't til we get out of here. "Look up, your redemption is nigh." (paraphrasing in progress)

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