The Scriptures Are Real S5 E7 The Fall with Brad Wilcox, Symbolism, Preachers of Righteousness, Your Family and You (Gen 3-4)
Jan 18, 2026
In this discussion, Brad Wilcox, a professor of Ancient Scripture and a respected figure in gospel teaching, delves into the significance of the Fall and its role in the plan of salvation. He and Kerry Muhlestein explore the importance of mortality as a divine plan, the courage and wisdom of Eve, and the necessity of Adam and Eve leaving Eden. They also tackle the concept of secret combinations, the roles of patriarchal order, and the emphasis on equal partnerships within families, highlighting how these themes resonate with contemporary life.
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Pillars Make Mortality Intentional
- The Creation, the Fall, and the Atonement are the foundational pillars that explain mortality as Plan A, not an accident.
- Understanding the Fall correctly is essential to grasping Christ's Atonement and the purpose of earthly life.
Teach Agency As Essential
- Honor agency by framing choices as necessary for authentic growth rather than as mistakes or coercion.
- Teach that moral development requires real choices, so avoid portraying the Fall as a divine error.
Eve Viewed As Courageous
- Latter-day Saint leaders frame Eve's choice as courageous and wise rather than merely blameworthy.
- Viewing Eve positively reshapes how we see gender, courage, and participation in God's plan.
