Les Feldick Bible Study

Does all creation know that it is under the curse and that the curse will be lifted?

Yes, Scripture teaches that all of creation is aware it was subjected to the curse, and also knows the day is coming when the curse will be lifted. Paul writes in Romans 8 that the creature was made subject to vanity in hope, and God provided a remedy through the Redeemer.

Les teaches that just as soon as the curse fell, the present-day ecology was set up, where one species feeds on another, such as leopards stalking deer or birds robbing nests. He explains that this is not how God created it, but the result of the curse. He then points to Romans 8, where Paul writes that the creature was made subject to vanity not willingly, but by reason of him who subjected it in hope. Les emphasizes that all creation is aware it was subjected to the curse, and also that the day is coming when the curse will be lifted. God provided a remedy through the Redeemer, the Son, and the seed of the woman. Les says, 'Don't ask me to explain it,' but that's what the Book says.

Romans 8:20

For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,

More Questions

Why was creation subjected to the curse unwillingly?

Creation was made subject to the curse unwillingly, because it had nothing to do with Adam's sin.

Why did creation not willingly submit to the curse?

Creation was subjected to the curse unwillingly, because it had nothing to do with Adam's sin.