The story of redemption begins with the story of ruin. Before salvation can be grasped, the reality of sin and the fall must be understood. Genesis 3 records mankind’s tragic fall when Adam and Eve disobeyed God, exchanging His truth for Satan’s deceit. From innocence to guilt, humanity shifted from fellowship with God to separation from Him. This ‘damage’—spiritual death—explains why the world is broken and why every person needs redemption. God’s redemptive plan reverses the effects of sin, restoring life, purpose, and relationship through Jesus Christ.

Study Questions

1. Why is understanding the fall of humanity essential to understanding redemption?

2. What parallels exist between Genesis 3 and Isaiah 5:24–25 regarding sin’s consequences?

3. How does Romans 3:10–12 describe the universal nature of sin?

4. What does Ephesians 2:1–3 teach about the spiritual state of mankind apart from Christ?

5. Why are the words ‘But God’ (Ephesians 2:4) so powerful?

6. What does it mean that believers were ‘bought with a price’ (1 Corinthians 6:20)?

7. How do grace and good works fit together in God’s redemptive plan (Ephesians 2:8–10)?