When Shame Invented Religion—and Grace Broke It

We trace Genesis 3 to show how the first religion was born from shame and self-reliance, and how the gospel invites us out of hiding. We ask direct questions that help you move from “don’t tell Dad” to “call Dad” and come home to a pursuing Father. • the sword of the Spirit and equipping men for the fight • Genesis 3 as the origin of religion through fig leaves • sin as a terrible trade from intimacy to hiding • rebellion versus religion as two ways to reject God • religion says earn accepta...