Basic Problem

Character

Consequence

Solution

How Changed

Independence

Rebellion

Sin

Spiritual powers of evil

Right to accuse humans of sin and demand death penalty

Right to accuse those who trust in Jesus is silenced.

Cross

Deceived humans and seized their authority on earth

Followers of Jesus regain authority on earth

Cross

 

 

Political and government spirits use political power

Holy Spirit
at work in the
Church

Humans

Lost innocence.  Shame and guilt became a barrier towards God.

Cleansed of shame by blood of Jesus

Cross

 

Accuser demands shedding of blood for sin

Blood of Jesus satisfied the accuser

Cross

 

Unwittingly submitted to spiritual powers of evil.

Redeemed from the powers of evil.

Cross

 

Lost authority on earth to spiritual powers of evil

People faithful to Jesus regain authority on earth

Cross

 

Genetic change shortens life span

Access to eternal life.

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

Sickness and disease becomes normal

We are healed by Jesus stripes.

Cross

 

 

Gift of healing for those who do not know Jesus

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

 

Holy Spirit poured out on those who believed.  Baptism in the Spirit

Holy Spirit
at work in the
Church

God

Lost authority on earth when humans rebelled

Regained authority on earth.

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

Needs invitation from humans to intervene on earth.

Prayer gives god authority to work on earth

Cross

 

 

Holy Spirit is free to work through people who follow Jesus.

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

Jesus

Hidden in heaven with
God

Sacrifice on the cross

Jesus choice

 

 

Ascended to throne

Holy Spirit’s power

Earth

Powers of evil corrupt the earth and try to destroy it.

Spiritual power of evil are constrained

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

Natural disaster and violent animals

Animals life eventually restored.  Lion lies down with the lamb

Holy Spirit
at work with the Church

 

Exploitation and pollution

Earth restored

Holy Spirit
at work with the Church

Families

Husbands and wives divided.  Men dominate woman

Husbands and wives united in Jesus and anointed by the Spirit

Holy Spirit
at work in families

 

Family break down
(Cain and Abel)

Families restored

Holy Spirit
at work in families

 

Children rebel against parents.  King David is a classic example.

Children are an inheritance

Holy Spirit
at work in Families

Communities

Division and hatred

Body of Jesus is established and grows stronger

Cross and Holy Spirit

 

War, violence
death

Kingdom Communities

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

Military force and political control

Political power fails

Holy Spirit
at work in the World

 

Empire

Empires collapse

Holy Spirit
at work in the World

Kingdom of God

Non-existent at first

Kingdom communities throughout the world

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

After Moses
Limited to Israel -
but patchy

Established beyond Israel

Holy Spirit
at work in the Church

 

 

Government of God

Holy Spirit
at work in the
Church