| Title | : | Unveiling the Fall in the Garden of Eden: Classical and Modern Insights into the True Meaning of Original Sin (Unabridged) |
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| Author | : | Christopher Ross |
| Release | : | 2025-04-17 |
| Kind | : | audiobook |
| Genre | : | Religion & Spirituality |
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| 1 | Unveiling the Fall in the Garden of Eden | Christopher Ross |
| Before Adam and Eve's fall, humanity enjoyed original justice and holiness—perfect harmony with God, each other, and creation. Their desires were pure, free from carnal concupiscence or disordered sexual desire. Yet, their sin introduced a deep fracture into human nature, leaving us all born with concupiscence, the inclination to sin, and a struggle between spirit and flesh. This audiobook dives deep into the true meaning of Original Sin as presented in the Bible and Christian theology. Explore how concupiscence stems from Adam and Eve’s disobedience, leaving humanity powerless to overcome this inherited flaw without divine intervention. Discover why no human effort alone can restore us to original holiness and how Christ’s sacrifice provides the only path to overcome our fallen nature. Through the lens of Catholic doctrine, this work draws insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Church Fathers, and scholars like St. Augustine, St. Robert Bellarmine, and St. Thomas Aquinas. Learn how baptism removes Original Sin but leaves remnants of concupiscence, necessitating sacraments like the Eucharist and Penance for spiritual growth and reconciliation. You’ll also confront the Protestant heresy of Sola Fide and uncover the necessity of faith coupled with sacramental grace to achieve true spiritual renewal. This audiobook is your guide to: Understanding Original Sin’s profound impact on human nature. Exploring the necessity of Jesus’ sacrifice to restore original holiness. Debunking common theological misconceptions, including Sola Fide. Gaining tools to combat concupiscence and grow in sanctifying grace. Take the first step in reclaiming the purity and harmony of life before the Fall. |
