Question 27: Why did Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit?

Answer: Because they did not believe what God had said.

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Scriptural basis

  • Genesis 3:1-6

  • Hebrews 11:6

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Why is this important?

  1. God was attempting to prevent Adam and Eve from hurting themselves, but they didn’t believe God’s warning.

  2. Where do we learn about God’s warnings?
    [The Bible]

  3. Do you believe (trust) God and His Word? Why or why not?

  4. How do you show that you trust God and His Word?
    [By faith]

 

Questions and answers from A Catechism for Boys and Girls by Erroll Hulse from Chapel Library