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What Does the Bible Say about Ancestral Sin, Generational Spirits, and Curses?

Some speak of ancestral sin and the generational demonic spirits they believe frequently accompany it, with appeal to Exodus 20:5-6. This article considers this claim, starting with some observations on the text, and then other evidence adduced for the concept of generational spirits. The author goes on to speak about curses, defining what is meant by the term, and showing how certain biblical texts are misapplied in the discussion on curses.

The Sin-Bearing, Curse-Removing True Israel

This article shows how Jesus Christ is the new and true Israel. It gives thought to how the covenant curses and the cross of Christ are interconnected.

Eyes to See, Ears to Hear – Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? A Biblical-Theological Approach

This chapter is about retribution. The author first considers the matter of blessing on the righteous and curses on the wicked, and whether the Bible supports the idea of reward for the righteous and punishment for the wicked.

What Does the Bible Say About Ancestral Sin, Generational Spirits, and Curses?

Biblically a curse is understood to imply that one is under God’s judgement, and a blessing is to be under God’s favour. This article uses this understanding to evaluate the teaching of generational curses and ancestral sin. The author maintains that there is no ground for such a teaching. Working from Proverbs 26:2, the author shows that manmade curses have no power.

Are Generational Curses Biblical?

This article shows that the notion of generational curses is not biblical. It does this by looking at some texts frequently used to justify the notion of generational curses. The author maintains that the root of bad things happening is not generational curses, but sin and its consequences.