Comments on: Genesis 3:16–19 — The Curse of Sin https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/pc18/ Reformed Theological Resources Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:15:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Keith Graham https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/pc18/#comment-1732639 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 09:15:44 +0000 http://reformedforum.wpengine.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3651#comment-1732639 Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree.”) — Galatians 3:13

Although the curse in view in this text is that of the Mosaic Law, we must always view the Mosaic Law in the greater context of the full counsel of God. I find your comments insightful and helpful, thanks!

]]> By: David R. https://reformedforum.org/podcasts/pc18/#comment-1731097 Sat, 07 Jun 2014 16:58:55 +0000 http://reformedforum.wpengine.com/?post_type=podcast&p=3651#comment-1731097 I enjoyed the discussion. While listening, a thought occurred to me (which you may have touched on indirectly). What do you think of the idea that the curse on men and women outlined in Genesis 3:16-19 finds its ultimate fulfillment not in the post-fall modification of the creation mandate (and the futility of life under the sun), but in the labor and sufferings of Christ for the accomplishment of redemption? Jesus spoke of himself as a farm laborer sowing seed on rocky and thorny soil. Prior to his passion he “sweat great drops of blood.” After His sufferings, His body returned (briefly) to the dust of the earth. Even before his birth, his mother had been told that “a sword will pierce your own soul too” (hearkening back to the curse on the woman?). Seen in this light, these verses in Genesis 3 are not just the bad news that is offset by the good news of Genesis 3:15, but they are the good news itself, in that they form an epitome of the life, ministry and sufferings of Christ. What do you think? (I’m pretty sure I’ve read commentaries that touch on this but I will need to refresh my memory….)

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