#89 – The Fall Part 1

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley dive back into Genesis 1-11 with a focus on  the fall in this part one of two episodes. They start with an overview of what happens in Genesis 3, and then talk about what’s really happening in the passage regarding rebellion, rule, reign, and the created order being inverted.Questions Covered in This Episode:Let’s start with an overview of what happens in Genesis 3.Who is the serpent and how has he arrived here?So, what’s really happening in this passage?What is the allure of being like God?Why is sin traced through Adam if Eve is the one who eats from the tree?Who committed the first sin?Helpful Definitions:Dwelling: God’s presence with humanity in the world that He created. The story of the Bible is “God with us.”Dominion: God’s creation of the world and his command to humanity to extend his glory to all of creation. Dominion relates to the place (Eden/Earth/Kingdom) and the task (Cultural mandate/discipleship) of God’s people.Dynasty: The crowning achievement of God’s creation is a people that will reign and rule with God as His vice-regents, or representatives on earth.Federal Headship: Represented by one person; either by Adam or by Christ.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Genesis 3, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Timothy 2:14Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Knowing Faith and Become a Patron:patreon.com/knowingfaith Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.