The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming

Christmas in Eden?? Oh yes!!

Dec 21, 2025
Join Dr. Joy Fleming, co-founder of the Tru316 Foundation and a biblical researcher, as she explores the stunning connections between Eve and Mary during the Christmas season. They discuss how the promise of the Savior originated in the Garden of Eden, highlighting the significance of Genesis 3:15-16. Joy shares her findings on the absence of a curse on women, redefining traditional interpretations. The conversation emphasizes the deep ties of faith and belief that link Eve's and Mary's experiences, celebrating the positive message of the season.
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INSIGHT

Christmas Promise Begins In Eden

  • Genesis 3:15 introduces the promise of a Savior but is incomplete without Genesis 3:16.
  • Bruce explains that verse 3:16 completes the Protevangelium by showing the woman’s offspring will crush the serpent's head.
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The Woman's Role In The Promise

  • God personally promised the woman that her offspring would crush the serpent's head.
  • Bruce calls this a thrilling and overwhelming affirmation of Eden's positive news.
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No Curse Spoken To The Woman

  • Although God pronounced curses for the serpent and the man, He did not curse the woman in Genesis 3:16.
  • Bruce emphasizes that God didn't limit woman in any way in that verse.
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