{{Genesis 3}}, it has been said, is the seed by which the rest of Biblical history grows. Throughout the New Testament arguments are illustrated from this portion. The duplicity of Satan, the deception of the woman, the disobedience of Adam, the death of mankind and the dire need of One to set everything right—all finds its root right here in Genesis 3. Historically the church has struggled in its understanding of Genesis 3 and how it relates to our present day: Are men born good? Was Adam a bad example? Did all men literally sin in Adam? Are women prone to deception? Did snakes walk? Was the sin of Adam and Eve sex? Some of those questions will wind up being touched on as I look at the verses. Let’s start.
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Culmination -tmp(Gen 2)
There are then some basic lessons that we might get from Genesis 2 which may be of personal benefit. Indeed many have looked towards the institution of the marriage covenant and have drawn long sermons for Valentine’s Day banquets. I just want to touch on a few things as an overview and as a leading thought into Genesis 3.
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STOP (and GO!) Method Bible Study Series
- A Simple Bible Study Format (STOP Method introduced)
- Why you need to study your Bible
- What you need to study your Bible (Tools for the STOP Method)
- How to study your Bible (The Details for the STOP Method)
- Bible Study Method Illustrated using 1 Samuel 17 (Using the STOP Method)
- Bible Study Method Illustrated using Jude (Chart with STOP Method)
- Context (Final Pointers with all study methods including STOP)
Links to the Genesis series.
Here’s the five articles of the remonstrants with a whole lot of nothing said on my part because more astute bloggers have made more careful observations with much clearer language.