Temptation in the Garden lecture notes

• The nakedness of Adam and Eve has more to do with their vulnerability than their lack of clothing.
• God intended the serpent’s craftiness to help Adam and Eve learn wisdom (Proverbs 1).
• The first sin is believing the word of the serpent rather than the Word of God.
• Faith has 4 interrelated elements:
1. Knowledge of the person and plan of God
2. Assent (James 2)
3. Love commitment as changed behavior and risk
4. Hope (Romans 4 and Hebrews 11)

Source: Genesis: Week Three: Temptation in the Garden.