Question: Why were Eve’s eyes opened after Adam ate?
Why weren’t Eve’s eyes opened when she ate? Why were her eyes opened when Adam ate?… Read More Question: Why were Eve’s eyes opened after Adam ate?
Category: The Fall
Eve believes.
When God detailed the consequences of the serpent’s cunning interference, Eve was listening. Her ears heard the inferred promise to her, and she believed.… Read More Eve believes.
Eve is named Living.
Eve, deceived into eating the fruit, is shown mercy. She is not sentenced to death. Instead, she is called the source of those who will live.… Read More Eve is named Living.
The serpent is to blame for Eve’s sin.
In previous posts, I ask if Eve is culpable for her sin. Was she formed second to provide a way for Jesus to be born of Adam, yet without Adam’s sin? The first reason why I question her culpability is that the nature of her sin is different than Adam’s. The second reason is that… Read More The serpent is to blame for Eve’s sin.
The nature of Eve’s sin is different from Adam’s.
Is Eve guilty? Yes, of being easily deceived and ignorant. Her guilt is not like Adam’s. She didn’t intend to break with God. But, Adam chose life apart from God.… Read More The nature of Eve’s sin is different from Adam’s.
Kay Bonikowsky 