What does Genesis 3 teach us?
We hold that God’s Word is true, just as it proved to be in Genesis 3. The Bible teaches that God’s goodness is inseparably connected to his righteousness and justice. All his attributes are perfect; unchangeable and not compromised. Man is accountable to God’s justice, and man is sinful.
Why did God put the tree of life in the Garden of Eden?
So by essentially placing the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden of Eden and commanding Man to NOT eat from the tree, God was providing Man with the choices of good and evil. Through this Man had the chance to Love God by Obeying Him or rebel against God by Disobeying Him.
What did God tell Adam about the tree of life?
The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. And the LORD God said, “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.”
What can we learn about sin from Genesis 3?
Genesis 3 tells us about how sin entered the world. It also shows you how sin enters your life. Adam and Eve chose to do what they knew was wrong. It is the first sin, but it is also the defect of that sin that is passed on to us—the origin of sin in me.
What is the difference between the Tree of Life and the tree of Good and Evil?
The Tree of Life represents the propensity of people to be drawn towards the source of their life, i.e. to seek to return to a natural state. The Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil represents the propensity of people to be drawn towards separateness, knowledge, leverage and gain.
What does Genesis 3 verse 22 mean in the Bible?
Genesis 3:22 says “The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.”
Is Genesis 3 difficult to read?
Adam Clarke Commentary Verse Genesis 3:22. Behold, the man is become as one of us — On all hands this text is allowed to be difficult, and the difficulty is increased by our translation, which is opposed to the original Hebrew and the most authentic versions.
What would happen if Adam ate from the tree of life?
Adam’s hard life and ability to rebel against God and do harm to others would be limited—unless he ate from the Tree of Life. That would lead to an unending, hopeless existence separated from God. Apparently, the fruit of the Tree of Life would provide physical immortality to Adam and Eve.
What does the Bible say about eating the tree of life?
◄Genesis 3:22 ► And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever: