Why Did the First Humans Live for So Long?

The book of Genesis records life spans in the hundreds of years. Why did the first humans live for so long — and why are our life spans today so short?

An episode of the Pastor John Piper's answers podcast, hosted by John Piper, titled "Why Did the First Humans Live for So Long?" was published on April 30, 2021 and runs 11 minutes.

April 30, 2021 ·11m · Pastor John Piper's answers

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The book of Genesis records life spans in the hundreds of years. Why did the first humans live for so long — and why are our life spans today so short?

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The book of Genesis records life spans in the hundreds of years. Why did the first humans live for so long — and why are our life spans today so short?

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