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#128 Why did God make childbirth difficult? More questions about Eden and the Fall
Jul 28, 2022
NT Wright, a theologian, answers questions about the Garden of Eden and the Creation story. Topics discussed include Adam and Eve's pre-fall bodies, the accommodation of marriage post-Fall, and God making childbirth more difficult after the fall. The podcast explores the consequences of the fall, particularly Eve's curse and the difficulty of childbirth. It also delves into the connection between childbirth and the groaning of creation described in Romans.
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Quick takeaways
- The Garden of Eden was a place where heaven and earth overlapped, allowing God to dwell with humanity as illustrated by God's interaction with Adam and Eve.
- Marriage and procreation were originally intended to reflect God's purposes and will continue to reflect God's faithfulness in the new creation.
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The Overlapping of Heaven and Earth in the Garden of Eden
The creation story in Genesis suggests that the Garden of Eden was a place where heaven and earth overlapped. This is highlighted by the fact that God walked and spoke with Adam and Eve in the garden. While it is unclear whether Adam and Eve had pre-fall bodies like the resurrected Jesus, it is evident that God's intention was to create a world where he could dwell with his image-bearing human creatures.
