Topical Encyclopedia The term "fatal" is not directly used in the Bible; however, the concept of fatality, particularly in relation to sin and its consequences, is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. The Bible presents a worldview where life and death are deeply intertwined with spiritual realities, and the fatal nature of sin is a central concern.Sin and Death The Bible teaches that sin leads to death, both physically and spiritually. In Romans 6:23, the Apostle Paul writes, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse highlights the fatal consequence of sin, which is death, contrasted with the gift of eternal life offered through Jesus Christ. The fatal nature of sin is rooted in the disobedience of Adam and Eve, as described in Genesis 2:17, where God warns, "But you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die." The Fall and Its Consequences The fall of humanity, as recorded in Genesis 3, marks the entrance of sin into the world, bringing with it fatal consequences. The disobedience of Adam and Eve resulted in spiritual death and separation from God, as well as the introduction of physical death into human experience. This event set the stage for the ongoing struggle between life and death, righteousness and sin, throughout biblical history. Judgment and Fatality The Bible also speaks of the fatal consequences of divine judgment upon sin. In the Old Testament, various accounts illustrate how God's judgment can result in physical death. For example, in the account of the flood (Genesis 6-9), the wickedness of humanity leads to a catastrophic judgment that results in the death of all but Noah and his family. Similarly, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) serves as a stark reminder of the fatal consequences of sin and divine judgment. Redemption and Deliverance Despite the fatal nature of sin, the Bible offers a message of hope and redemption. Through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, believers are offered deliverance from the fatal consequences of sin. In John 11:25-26, Jesus declares, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die." This promise underscores the victory over death that is available through faith in Christ. Eternal Life The Bible contrasts the fatality of sin with the promise of eternal life for those who accept God's gift of salvation. In John 3:16, it is written, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." This verse encapsulates the core message of the Gospel, offering a way to escape the fatal consequences of sin through belief in Jesus Christ. Conclusion While the Bible acknowledges the fatal consequences of sin and judgment, it also proclaims the hope of redemption and eternal life through Jesus Christ. The fatality associated with sin is not the final word for those who place their faith in the Savior, who conquered death and offers life everlasting. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (a.) Proceeding from, or appointed by, fate or destiny; necessary; inevitable.2. (a.) Foreboding death or great disaster. 3. (a.) Causing death or destruction; deadly; mortal; destructive; calamitous; as, a fatal wound; a fatal disease; a fatal day; a fatal error. Greek 2286. thanasimos -- deadly ... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: thanasimos Phonetic Spelling: (than-as'-ee-mos) Short Definition: deadly, mortal Definition: deadly, mortal, fatal. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2286.htm - 6k 2287. thanatephoros -- death-bringing 2288. thanatos -- death 3751. osphus -- the loin Library Costly and Fatal Help September the Eleventh a Fatal Divorce The New Testament Promoted and Completed the Fatal Identification ... How the Son was Forsaken by the Father Upon the Cross the True ... Specific Points. The Novelty of Marcion's God Fatal to his ... Pelagius' Admission as Regards the Unbaptized, Fatal. Be Ye Doers of the Word, not Hearers Only, Deceiving Your Own ... 'The Prince of Life' Accidental Causes of Corruption. How Sin came In Thesaurus Fatal (5 Occurrences)... 3. (a.) Causing death or destruction; deadly; mortal; destructive; calamitous; as, a fatal wound; a fatal disease; a fatal day; a fatal error. ... /f/fatal.htm - 8k Deadly (31 Occurrences) Murrain (1 Occurrence) Wound (58 Occurrences) Fatally (2 Occurrences) Tragedy (1 Occurrence) Basilisk (3 Occurrences) Sick (117 Occurrences) Strange (234 Occurrences) Sickness (40 Occurrences) Resources Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven (Nahum 3:19)? | GotQuestions.orgMedical marijuana - what does the Bible say? | GotQuestions.org What are a priori, a posteriori, and a fortiori arguments? | GotQuestions.org Fatal: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Fatal (5 Occurrences)2 Peter 2:1 Revelation 13:3 Revelation 13:12 Jeremiah 17:16 Nahum 3:19 Subtopics Related Terms |
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