“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin.” James 1:15.
3. What is the final result or fruit of sin?
“And sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” Same verse. “The wages of sin is death.” Rom. 6:23.
4. Upon how many of the human race did death pass as the result of Adam's transgression?
“By one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” Rom. 5:12. “In Adam all die.” 1 Cor. 15:22.
5. How was the earth itself affected by Adam's sin?
“Cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life; thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee.” Gen. 3:17, 18.
6. What additional curse came as the result of the first murder?
“And the Lord said unto Cain, ... And now art thou cursed from the earth, which hath opened her mouth to receive thy brother's blood from thy hand; when thou tillest the ground, it shall not henceforth yield unto thee her strength.” Gen. 4:9-12.
7. What terrible judgment came in consequence of continued sin and transgression against God?