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In a nutshell: the so-called fallen nature is a preference for unobstructed,
unrestrained, self rule; i.e. deciding for one's self what determines right and
wrong and/or what determines good and evil. In that respect, the fallen
nature tends to be its own God and resists cooperating with the real God.
(Gen 3:22 and Rom 8:7-8)
The fallen nature is believed to be propagated by men. Along with that is the
belief that baby Jesus eluded the fallen nature by his virgin conception.
Oh? Then whence did Eve obtain the fallen nature?
She was constructed with material taken from Adam's body prior to the
forbidden fruit incident. Since himself tasted the fruit after his wife was
already in existence; then it was impossible for Adam to pass the fallen
nature to her by means of procreation.
In the past, I was sure that the chemistry of the forbidden fruit had
something to do with the first couple's altered moral perception; but now I
seriously doubt it because Eve was the first to eat the fruit, and when she
did, nothing happened. Eve remained just as shameless in the buff as
before. It wasn't till Adam tasted the fruit that she began to feel exposed; so
I'm pretty sure that the underlying cause is far more serious than the
chemistry of that fruit.
If Eve's fallen condition wasn't due to the fruit, nor due to Adam's parenting,
then what? Well; obviously the Serpent did it to them, a.k.a. the Devil (Rev
20:2)
He has the power of death (Heb 2:14) and the ability to tamper with the
human body and the human mind in ways not easily detected; e.g. Luke
13:16, Mark 5:1-5, and Eph 2:2.
The Serpent was apparently all set and ready to exercise his power the
moment that Adam crossed the line and ate that fruit. It amazes me how
quickly it takes effect. Not long after Adam tasted the fruit, he and his wife
both immediately set to work cobbling together some rudimentary aprons to
cover pelvic areas.
FAQ: Why wasn't the woman effected by the Serpent's power when she
tasted the forbidden fruit?
A: It was apparently God's decision that if sin and death were to come into
the world, they would come via a lone male's actions just as life and
righteousness would later be offered to the world via a lone male's actions.
(Rom 5:12-21)
FAQ: When does the Serpent go to work on people. . . in the womb or out of
the womb?
A: Adam and his wife demonstrate that it can be done on adults, but I'm
guessing that for most of us it's in the womb; and if not in the womb, then
certainly no later than our birth. (Ps 51:5 & 58:3)
As for baby Jesus, it's very likely that the Devil was simply unable to
overcome the eternal life abiding within him.
• John 5:26 . . As the Father has life in himself, so He has granted the Son
to have life in himself.
• 1John 5:11 . . God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in His son.
• 1John 4:4 . .The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the
world.
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The fallen nature is believed to be propagated by men. Along with that is the
belief that baby Jesus eluded the fallen nature by his virgin conception.
not His conception but the immaculate conception of Mary without original sin!
Oh? Then whence did Eve obtain the fallen nature?
By consenting with adam