The Original Sin - Rev Isaac Tan

𝐇𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐦, 𝐇𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐦.

In this first installment of our series on Wesleyan doctrines of salvation, we explore the doctrine of Original Sin through Genesis 3:1-9. The passage reveals how sin begins not just with actions, but with doubting God's goodness. The serpent didn't question God's existence, but rather His goodness and intentions, leading Adam and Eve down a slippery slope that resulted in broken relationships - with God, themselves, each other, and creation.

Yet even in this dark moment, we see God's pursuing love. When Adam and Eve hid in shame, God called out "Where are you?" - not because He didn't know, but because He was reaching out to restore them. This pattern points to Jesus, who on the cross cried out "Why have you forsaken me?" so that we would never have to experience separation from God. The sermon challenges us to stop hiding and instead pursue God while giving permission to others to speak into our lives, reminding us that our Savior was stripped naked so our relationship with the Father could be restored.