Cain vs. Abel: Why God Accepted One Offering and Rejected the Other

B2L6 Why did God accept Abel's offering but reject Cain's? In this Bible study, Les Feldick explores the true meaning of redemption using a powerful Roman slave market analogy and the story of Cain and Abel to explain the difference between faith and works. You will gain a clear understanding of how God’s plan for salvation has always relied on faith in His prescribed way, not human effort. In this lesson, Les Feldick connects Romans 3:24 with Genesis 4 to teach the biblical doctrine of redemption. He breaks down three specific Greek words used for "redemption" to show how God buys us out of the slave market of sin and sets us completely free. Les also introduces the biblical principle that the "natural" always comes before the "spiritual," using examples like Cain and Abel, Esau and Jacob, and King Saul and King David. Finally, he walks through Genesis 4 to show that Cain’s rejection wasn't arbitrary—it was because he refused to come to God by faith. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & Romans 3:24 01:26 – The Fall & Broken Fellowship 03:40 – The Roman Slave Market Analogy 05:27 – Three Greek Words for Redemption 11:46 – The Principle: Natural First, Then Spiritual 15:09 – Cain & Abel: Faith vs. Works 20:38 – Why God Rejected Cain’s Offering 25:50 – God’s Grace & The Sin Offering Thank you for watching this lesson from the Les Feldick Bible Study. If this teaching helped you understand the Bible better, please subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching. We invite you to explore our channel for more lessons that make the Scriptures clear and easy to understand. #LesFeldick #BibleStudy #Redemption #CainAndAbel #Genesis