Scheduled X Live Space Monday August 3rd, 7pm 2026 Topic Bible Studies Can Be Amazing Click the Link Below, Save The Date xitter.cf/i/spaces/1wxWjjNzlwqJQ… Genesis 3 Challenge Last week we started a bible study Just Like the Bereans that challenged Paul and came to faith. Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. Last Week, I presented a position with 3 pillars, this is a presentation to review regarding Adam and what he might have known and not known when eating the fruit. This is a position only, somewhat substantiated by Hebrew Scholars and mentioned by Paul in Timothy! This type of study can be somewhat frustrating to some, regardless it can be fun for some of you. This may not be something you like, thats perfectly ok really! I knew this when I worked on it! If it gets you too frustrated, please do not do it this way. We will do others studies at another time. Here is the potential theory that Adam was clueless. They are as follows: Theory Pillar 1: The Apostolic Verdict (1 Timothy 2:14) Paul explicitly states that Adam was not deceived [1 Timothy 2:14]. If Adam had been physically standing right next to Eve watching a talking serpent call God a liar, he would be equally deceived by the event. Paul's inspired commentary legally and psychologically separates Adam from the scene of the temptation. Pillar 2: The Courtroom Testimony (Genesis 3:11-13) When God cross-examines Adam under oath, Adam testifies, "The woman... she gave me of the tree, and I did eat." God accepts this timeline at face value. He never asks Adam, "Why did you stand there silently and let her do it?" Instead, God immediately turns His interrogation directly to Eve. We see the plain-as-day evidence in the response after Adam ate the fruit, not before when Eve ate. Pillar 3: The Summary Structure & Historical Case Law Genesis uses a "summary-then-detail" structure (just like Genesis 1 and 2). Genesis 3:6 is a condensed snapshot. The phrase "with her" ('immāh) does not track Adam's real-time physical GPS coordinates at the tree; it describes his relational status as her permanent covenant partner in life. (I am adding this) It that statement is by some referrered to as a prepositional phrase. The Josephus Substantiation: This is backed by ancient Hebrew case law. The 1st-century historian Flavius Josephus explicitly records in Antiquities of the Jews (Book 1, Chapter 1) that the serpent spoke to Eve alone while her husband was absent, and she only brought the fruit to Adam later. Classical rabbinic commentaries (Bereshit Rabbah) also conclude Adam was occupied elsewhere in the Garden during the temptation.The Ultimate Home Run: Bridging to Romans 8 on the day of the Fall, Adam did not drop dead physically; he died to the fruits of the Spirit and entered absolute carnal darkness. As Romans 8:7 proves, the carnal mind is hostile to God and completely cannot submit to His law [Romans 8:7]. Darkness cannot generate light; therefore, Adam was completely unable to generate his own repentance. God Himself has to grant repentance and give the power "to will and to do" [Acts 11:18, 2 Timothy 2:25, Philippians 2:13]. The Power, Jesus did not come just to give us new rules. He came to bring zoe—Abundant Life (John 10:10). He came to breathe the Holy Spirit back into the dead, carnal clay of humanity, completely reversing the death of Adam through the resurrection power of Romans 8:11! NIV There it is, Monday, the counter argument or at some point. Did it influence or does your verdict need time to contemplate. There is more but for now have fun. Monday will be hard for the others that may support the other side. Please this is done in love. We are not required to be scholars, don't get frustrated. This is a great opportunity to learn patience and long suffering and how to love others and communicate. The alternate views get a fair shake, keep in mind we may do part 3 :) God bless you all, may we become excellent at having peace in conversations. The world needs this example and we can do it! Please click on link below to save the date!