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Bible Explained · Jul 23, 2025 · 26 min

Why Did Cain Kill Abel

That didn't take long, did it? You might have thought Genesis 4 couldn't go worse than Genesis 3. You would have thought that mankind would have learned its lesson. Surely man would do better! Surely he would turn from sin. However, before Genesis 4 was over, violence and blood would result. Questions That We'll Answer: Cain's Choice: What really went wrong with Cain's sacrifice, and what drove him to murder his brother Abel? Discover the underlying spiritual rejection behind his actions. God's Warning: Why did God caution Cain that "sin lies at the door," waiting to master him? Unpack the timeless wisdom in God's urgent warning and its relevance for today. Sin at Our Door: Is it possible that sin is also lurking at our door, tempting us toward destructive choices? Learn practical, biblical steps to recognize and overcome the sin that seeks to dominate our lives. You can find our other podcasts on your favorite app, including 'Genesis Explained,' 'Exodus Explained,' 'Matthew Explained,' and more. This podcast is also available in other languages (visit our channel for a full listing). Questions this sermon helps answer: 1. What is the main issue raised in Why Did Cain Kill Abel? 2. How does this passage point listeners to Christ, grace, repentance, and faith? 3. How should Christians respond in worship, obedience, and daily life? Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more Bible teaching at newgeneva.org.

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That didn't take long, did it?

You might have thought Genesis 4 couldn't go worse than Genesis 3.

You would have thought that mankind would have learned its lesson.

Surely man would do better!

Surely he would turn from sin.

However, before Genesis 4 was over, violence and blood would result. Questions That We'll Answer: Cain's Choice: What really went wrong with Cain's sacrifice, and what drove him to murder his brother Abel? Discover the underlying spiritual rejection behind his actions.

God's Warning: Why did God caution Cain that "sin lies at the door," waiting to master him? Unpack the timeless wisdom in God's urgent warning and its relevance for today. Sin at Our Door: Is it possible that sin is also lurking at our door, tempting us toward destructive choices? Learn practical, biblical steps to recognize and overcome the sin that seeks to dominate our lives. You can find our other podcasts on your favorite app, including 'Genesis Explained,' 'Exodus Explained,' 'Matthew Explained,' and more.

This podcast is also available in other languages (visit our channel for a full listing).

Questions this sermon helps answer:

1. What is the main issue raised in Why Did Cain Kill Abel?

2. How does this passage point listeners to Christ, grace, repentance, and faith?

3. How should Christians respond in worship, obedience, and daily life?

Dr. Toby Holt is President of New Geneva Theological Seminary, and his sermons have been downloaded more than 1.9 million times on SermonAudio. Find more Bible teaching at newgeneva.org.

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