Did God Punish Innocence? | The Truth About Adam and Eve's Sin

Did Adam and Eve really understand right from wrong before they sinned? 🤔 In this episode of Passage Unlocked, Jim Murrell takes a deep look into Genesis 2–3 to uncover what the tree of the knowledge of good and evil really meant — and why the true mistake in Eden wasn’t ignorance, but mistrust. Many people wonder, “If they didn’t yet know good and evil, how could they be held accountable?” This lesson explains: ✅ Why Adam and Eve already had moral awareness ✅ What the Hebrew words tov (“good”) and ra (“evil”) actually mean ✅ How the story is really about trust, pride, and wisdom — not just disobedience ✅ What this means for your faith and your daily walk with God 📖 Main Scriptures: Genesis 2:16–17, Genesis 3:6, Proverbs 3:7, Proverbs 9:10, James 1:5 📜 Key Thought: The fall wasn’t about learning morality — it was about trying to gain wisdom apart from God. 👣 Application Questions: Do I trust God’s Word even when I don’t fully understand it? Am I living as though God is holding something back from me? Do I seek wisdom on God’s terms or my own? If you’ve ever questioned why God placed that tree in the garden — or what Adam and Eve’s choice really means for us today — this Bible study will open your eyes to the deeper truth behind humanity’s first sin.