BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

Religion and Theology



Religion and Theology

Discussion

God's Judgement to Serpent

In giving HIS judgements to the Serpent, GOD announced punishment for all the sins committed by the Serpent. The sins committed by Serpent have been of a dangerous nature. GOD does not like sins committed of any type. There had been laid down guidelines for the Serpent to follow. But the Serpent violated the guidelines and committed unforgivable sins. GOD has been very severe in announcing the punishment to the Serpent.

Not only the Serpent is affected by the punishment but also the off springs belonging to Serpent as well as the Woman involved in the Sin. GOD has emphasised HE would create enmity between the Serpent and his off springs. The harshest punishment is awarded to the Serpent for his deadly sins (Ryan, n.d).

The crux of the Judgement meted out to the Serpent is emphasizing on the significance of final Judgement. This signifies that the Serpent will be thrown into fire which will be the end result for the Serpent for all his extreme sins. There is a spiritual connection between GOD and Satan. Serpent knew that these extreme sins would result in him being thrown into the fire. GOD has based his final judgement on the concept of fire. This factor seems to instil some sort of fear in the Serpent.

God's judgement to Adam

GOD has been very disappointed with the obedience by Adam of his Wife. Adam disobeyed the orders of GOD. God had emphasized that Adam should not eat from the specific tree but he violated his orders. Additionally, God says in his Judgement that the ground will be cursed beyond imagination.

God has been very annoyed with Adam's loyalty towards his wife. Even knowing the orders laid down by God, Adam refused HIM. Instead ...