Rev. Cyril A. Stevens – Sermon 0177AB recorded on May 28, 1980 teaching from Genesis 4 – Blood-Less-Right.
Pastor Cyril A. Stevens preaches on the biblical story of Cain and Abel, centering on the contrasting sacrifices offered by Cain and Abel, using this narrative to illustrate the crucial theological point of salvation through blood sacrifice, as opposed to self-righteous works. Pastor Stevens argues that Cain’s rejection stems from his offering of the fruits of the earth—representing self-effort and achievement—while Abel’s acceptance derives from his sacrificial offering of a lamb, symbolizing the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The overarching purpose is to emphasize the inadequacy of human merit in achieving salvation and the necessity of accepting God’s provision of salvation through the shedding of blood, highlighting the insufficiency of “bloodless righteousness.”