How was the earth itself affected by Adam's sin ?

Answer

"Cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shall thou eat of it all the days of thy life. thorns also and
thistles shall it bring forth to thee!' Gen. 3: 17-18.

By what should we test, or prove, all doctrine?
In what literal language is this persecution of the people of God further described?
And what is indicated as the lawful use of the law?
To whom does vengeance belong?
What is Peter's testimony regarding it?
What comforting promise has God made concerning the sleeping saints?
In order to grow by the Word of God, what must one do?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle