What happened to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden? As they surrendered to the temptations of the serpent, they believed the attacks on God’s character, making their divine Father the first victim of their disobedience. Listen in on this Seven Minute Seminary as Joseph Dongell shares how the good news of Jesus announces our adoption as sons and daughters of God. It also orients us to the true character of our heavenly Father as we embrace our belovedness (Ephesians 3:14-21).
Get a copy of Joseph Dongell’s The Most Excellent Way: John Wesley’s Theology of Love which expresses John Wesley’s urgent and unceasing admonition to his followers that they strive to become the very embodiment of God’s love, as modeled in the life of Jesus.
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One of the most significant experiences of my life was hearing Dr Joe speak at an FAS conference once. I need to soak in this presentation until it becomes embedded in my mind and heart.
The perception is we are orphaned, but God was always there-He called for Adam & Eve in the garden & made coverings for their nakedness. He love them but the assault on God’s character orphaned them in their minds. Good discussion!