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Genesis Bonus Episode – Longing for Eden
In this subscriber-only bonus episode of Faith by Reason, I explain that Genesis 3 shows how humanity’s expulsion from Eden became the source of our perpetual dissatisfaction: we were made for Eden’s perfection, but in our fallen state we try to recreate Eden without God. I describe Eden as perfect peace, provision, security, justice, community,…
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Genesis Series Ep. 12 – Original Sin
Genesis 3 is the pivotal passage on Original Sin. But the common doctrine is steeped more in orthodoxy, misunderstanding, and religious agendas that actually make God unfair! And what about the idea that we are “born sinners”? Does that mean that an infant who has done nothing wrong is doomed to hell if it dies…
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Genesis Series Ep. 11 – The Serpent
In this episode of ‘Genesis: Back to the Beginning on Faith by Reason,’ we delve deep into Genesis chapter 3, focusing on the entity known as the Serpent or “Nachash”. Was it a literal talking snake or something much more profound? We explore the original Hebrew context and reveal that Nachash, rather than being a…
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Genesis Series Ep. 10 – Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil
Exploring the Garden of Eden: The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil In this episode of Genesis Back to the Beginning on Faith by Reason, we delve into the reasons behind God’s decision to plant the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden and give Adam and Eve the…
