“The Way of Cain” Genesis 4:1-16

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Date: July 25, 2021 Author: Wayne J. Edwards

In the epistle of Jude, believers are given this warning: “Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain!” The way of Cain describes any religious system that attempts to earn God’s favor by works and rituals rather than one’s reliance upon God’s grace. In this sermon, we will trace the way of Cain from his casual indifference toward God, to his violent disobedience to God, to his willful disregard for God’s call to repentance, and finally his eternal disconnect from God. Thank YOU for forwarding these sermon study guides to others, and we would love to hear how these sermons have encouraged your spiritual growth. While we do not request donations, we are very appreciative of those who support this ministry through their on-line giving. Just click the DONATE button at the top of the website and follow the prompts. Pastor Wayne

In the epistle of Jude, believers are given this warning: “Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain!” The way of Cain describes any religious system that attempts to earn God’s favor by works and rituals rather than one’s reliance upon God’s grace.

In this sermon, we will trace the way of Cain from his casual indifference toward God, to his violent disobedience to God, to his willful disregard for God’s call to repentance, and finally his eternal disconnect from God.

Thank YOU for forwarding these sermon study guides to others, and we would love to hear how these sermons have encouraged your spiritual growth.

While we do not request donations, we are very appreciative of those who support this ministry through their on-line giving. Just click the DONATE button at the top of the website and follow the prompts.

Pastor Wayne

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Just as Genesis 1-2 explains the origin of the physical world, including mankind, who was made in the image of God, Genesis 3-4 explains the origin of the spiritual world, including Satan, who chose to be in rebellion against God.

The Hebrew word “Kayin” means: “I have gotten/made a man-child with the help of the Lord!” (Genesis 4:1)

There are seven steps along the “road to reprobation”! The sign over the entrance reads: “THE WAY OF CAIN!”

When it comes to our worship of God there are only two possibilities:

Cain and Abel brought their respective offerings before the Lord as they had been taught by God and their parents.

Cain “burned with anger” against God for rejecting his offering and he was jealous of Abel, because God accepted his offering.

God, Himself was the first preacher, pastor, or evangelist, who asked Cain to examine his own life according to God’s Word and to view the end result of his life choices.

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