The Fall of man is a foundational story in the Bible, explaining how sin entered the world. These verses explore the consequences of that fall and God’s ongoing plan for redemption, offering hope even in the midst of human brokenness.
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Bible Verses About The Fall
Genesis 3:6 – The Fall of Man
“When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.” – Genesis 3:6
Genesis 3:17 – The Consequence of the Fall
“To Adam he said, ‘Because you listened to your wife and ate fruit from the tree about which I commanded you, “You must not eat from it,” ‘Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat food from it all the days of your life.'” – Genesis 3:17
Romans 5:12 – Sin Entered the World through Adam
“Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people because all sinned” – Romans 5:12
Romans 5:19 – All Were Made Sinners
“For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.” – Romans 5:19
1 Corinthians 15:22 – In Adam All Die
“For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.” – 1 Corinthians 15:22
Genesis 3:22 – Man Expelled from the Garden
“And the Lord God said, ‘The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.'” – Genesis 3:22
Romans 3:23 – All Have Sinned
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23
Ecclesiastes 7:20 – No One is Righteous
“Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.” – Ecclesiastes 7:20
Psalm 51:5 – We Were Born in Sin
“Surely I was sinful at birth, sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” – Psalm 51:5
Ephesians 2:1-3 – We Were Dead in Our Trespasses
“As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.” – Ephesians 2:1-3
Isaiah 53:6 – All Like Sheep Have Gone Astray
“We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” – Isaiah 53:6
John 8:34 – Everyone Who Sins is a Slave to Sin
“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.'” – John 8:34
Romans 6:23 – The Wages of Sin is Death
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” – Romans 6:23
Mark 10:45 – Jesus Came to Give His Life as a Ransom
“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” – Mark 10:45
Galatians 5:1 – Christ Has Set Us Free
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” – Galatians 5:1
John 3:16-17 – God Sent His Son to Save the World
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” – John 3:16-17
1 Peter 1:18-19 – Redeemed by the Precious Blood of Christ
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.” – 1 Peter 1:18-19
Romans 10:9 – Confess with Your Mouth, Believe in Your Heart
“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” – Romans 10:9
2 Corinthians 5:17 – New Creation in Christ
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” – 2 Corinthians 5:17
John 1:12 – Become Children of God
“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12
1 John 1:9 – Confess Our Sins and He Will Forgive
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” – 1 John 1:9
Gospel of John 14:6 – Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'” – Gospel of John 14:6
Matthew 4:17 – Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is Near
“From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.'” – Matthew 4:17
Acts 2:38 – Repent and Be Baptized
“Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.'” – Acts 2:38
John 3:3 – Born Again to Enter the Kingdom
“Jesus replied, ‘Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.'” – John 3:3
Ephesians 1:7 – Redemption Through His Blood
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” – Ephesians 1:7
Romans 8:1 – No Condemnation for Those in Christ
“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1
John 5:24 – Passed from Death to Life
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.” – John 5:24
Romans 8:2 – Set Free from the Law of Sin and Death
“because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.” – Romans 8:2
1 Timothy 2:5 – One Mediator Between God and Men
“For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus.” – 1 Timothy 2:5
Galatians 2:20 – Crucified with Christ, Living by Faith
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” – Galatians 2:20
John 15:5 – Abide in Me and Bear Much Fruit
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – John 15:5
John 10:10 – Jesus Came to Give Abundant Life
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” – John 10:10
Romans 8:14 – Led by the Spirit of God
“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God.” – Romans 8:14
Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruit of the Spirit
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” – Galatians 5:22-23
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is God-Breathed
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Matthew 28:19-20 – The Great Commission
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20
Hebrews 12:2 – Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
“…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2
James 1:22 – Doers of the Word, Not Just Hearers
“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22
Philippians 4:13 – I Can Do All Things Through Christ
“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13
1 John 4:7 – Love Comes from God
“Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.” – 1 John 4:7
Matthew 22:37-39 – Love the Lord and Love Your Neighbor
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.'” – Matthew 22:37-39
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Colossians 3:23 – Whatever You Do, Work at it with All Your Heart
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23