An invisible wall, insurmountable, that literally separates imperfect mankind from Perfect God. This barrier prevents man from having a relationship with God.
Six bricks comprise this barrier:
- Humanity’s position in Adam.
- Sin.
- The penalty of sin.
- Physical birth.
- Man’s relative righteousness.
- The perfect Character of God.
This barrier is removed solely by the atoning work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
See also: propitiation, reconciliation, redemption.