10 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE GARDEN OF EDEN

1. Eden was good, but not yet fully glorious.
Eden was bright and beautiful, and we tend to think of it in terms of perfection. But rather than thinking of Eden in terms of perfection, we should think of it in terms of potential. Certainly, Eden was pure and pristine, ordered and filled, but the Eden we read about in Genesis 1 and 2 wasn’t yet everything God intended for his creation. It was unsullied but incomplete.

From the very beginning, Eden was not meant to be static; it was headed somewhere. We could say there was an eschatology of Eden. God’s intentions for his creation have always been headed toward consummation, toward glory.

2. Eden was abundant, but it wasn’t yet expansive.
Genesis 2:8 tells us that on the earth God created, “the LORD God planted a garden in Eden, in the east.” He instructed Adam and Eve to, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth” (Gen 1:28). Clearly there was an expansion project in the works. As Adam and Eve worked and kept the garden, and as they were fruitful and multiplied, Eden would grow beyond its current boundaries, and the glory of Adam and Eve’s royal rule would increase.

God’s intention to dwell with a holy people in a holy land could not be thwarted by human sin.

3. Eden was completely good, but it wasn’t completely secure.
As good as the original Eden was, it was vulnerable to evil, deception, and even death. This becomes obvious when we consider that Satan inhabited the body of an ordinary serpent and brought death into the pristine garden. In Revelation 21, John takes care to assure us that this will not happen in the greater garden to come. It will be utterly secure. “Nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life,” (Rev. 21:27).

4. Eden had a rhythm of work and then rest, but not yet unending rest.
God did his work of creation, and then he rested. In his rest, God was setting before Adam something to look forward to when he accomplished his work of subduing the earth, exercising dominion over it, and filling it with image bearers. Had Adam faithfully finished the work, he and Eve and their offspring would have entered into a permanent Sabbath rest.

5. Adam and Eve were made in the image of God, but not yet as glorious as God intended.
David wrote about the first man, “You have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor” (Ps. 8:5). Clearly Adam and Eve, having been made in God’s image had a measure of his glory. Had they obeyed, they would have been transformed from one degree of glory to another. “Transformed from one degree of glory to another” has always been and still remains God’s plan for those made in his image. Even now, as the Holy Spirit works in us, we are being changed from one degree of glory to another. But it is the fullest resurrection glory we anticipate the most. “We await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body” (Phil 3:20–21).

6. Adam and Eve were naked, not yet robed in royal splendor.
When we read in Genesis 2 that Adam and Eve were naked in Eden, it may initially seem to us to be a good or neutral thing. But Moses’ original readers would have recognized that something was lacking. These were royal representatives of the great king. And royal representatives in Scripture are always dressed in royal robes (think of Joseph’s coat of many colors, Jonathan’s robe given to David, the robe and ring given to the prodigal son). The report of their unclothedness indicated a need for royal clothing which would have been given to them had they faithfully exercised dominion. But instead of being further clothed, Adam and Eve lost the original glory that covered them. This is what made their unclothedness before God so unbearable that they sought to cover themselves up with fig leaves.

7. Adam and Eve enjoyed one-flesh intimacy, but their bond was vulnerable to brokenness.
The love story in Eden began with Adam and Eve enjoying bone-of-my-bones, flesh-of-my-flesh intimacy. But the same two people who were naked and unashamed are, only a few verses later, trying to cover up their shame. The same husband who held out his hand to his wife to welcome her, exclaiming, “At last!” only a few verses later points the finger of blame in her direction, saying, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate” (Gen. 3:12). This partnership that was intended to bless the world brought a curse upon the world.

Ever since this first marriage went so terribly wrong, God has been working out his plan to present a perfected bride to the perfect groom. The day will come when the shadow of temporary human marriage will give way to the substance—the eternal, unbreakable, most intimate marriage between Christ and his bride. This will be the happiest marriage of all time.

8. Adam and Eve enjoyed God’s presence, but they were vulnerable to his presence in judgment.
Adam and Eve experienced the joy of God’s presence with them in the garden before they sinned. But one aspect of his presence with them was the warning he gave them regarding the forbidden tree, “In the day that you eat of it you shall surely die’” (Gen. 2:17). When we read in Genesis 3:8 that Adam and Eve “heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day,” it was not as though God was taking his regular leisurely afternoon stroll in the garden. This was judgment day, which for Adam and Eve meant that it was also eviction day. No longer could they live in the holy sanctuary of Eden in the presence of a holy God, because they had become unholy people.

But God’s intention to dwell with a holy people in a holy land could not be thwarted by human sin. Instead, God began working out his plan to make it possible for sinners to be made clean and holy in order to live in his presence. The day is coming when, “He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God” (Rev. 21:3).

9. Adam and Eve could have gained the knowledge of good and evil without eating from the forbidden tree.
When we read about the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Gen. 2:9), we might think that there must have been something essentially evil, even foreboding, about this tree. But it wasn’t forbidden because it was evil. Rather, it was evil because it was forbidden. God had put this tree in the garden to give Adam and Eve the opportunity to live out genuine faith and obedience. Adam and Eve could have used the wisdom God gave them through his word to judge the Serpent’s lies and rebellion against God as evil, while clinging to God’s goodness. Adam should have crushed the head of the evil serpent then and there. He should have squashed this rebellion rather than taking part in it. Had he done so, Adam and Eve would have been able to eat their fill of the tree of life, and enter into a heavenly life, without ever having to experience death.

10. Eden had the tree of life, but Adam and Eve were prohibited from eating from it.
We’re not told specifically that Adam and Eve could not or did not eat of the tree of Life that was in the midst of the garden. But it would seem that the fruit of this tree was a feast for Adam and Eve would enjoy once they passed the test of obedience represented in the forbidden tree. Revelation 2:7 speaks of eating of the tree of life being granted to those who “overcome” or “conquer.” Clearly, Adam and Eve did not overcome temptation. They were meant to rule over creation but they couldn’t rule over their own appetites. Because of their disobedience they were barred from eating of the tree.

Revelation 22 reveals that the opportunity for God’s people to eat of the tree of life is not gone forever. Instead, the tree of life is gloriously planted in the center of the greater garden to come. In Eden, the trees bore fruit in their season, which means once a year. But in the new and better Eden, the tree of life yields a new crop of fruit every month. In Eden, the tree of life grew in the midst of the garden. But in the new Eden, the tree of life grows on either side of the river. It seems to have multiplied and expanded, implying that everyone will have access to it; all will be welcome to eat their fill. And it’s not just the fruit that will feed us; the leaves of this tree will heal us. In fact, they will heal everything.

Sometimes we hear the story of the Bible told as Creation-Fall-Redemption-Restoration. But as good as Eden was, we’re not merely headed back to Eden as it once was. The story of the Bible is Creation-Fall-Redemption-Consummation. We’re looking forward to a home that will be even better than Eden.

Source;https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-the-garden-of-eden/

And since when God created woman join, man, God and all creatures as not rested

If not for WOMEN I will still be in the garden of Eden

OP Can you throw more light on this sentence
“But it wasn’t forbidden because it was evil. Rather, it was evil because it was forbidden.”


Adam should have crushed the head of the evil serpent then and there. He should have squashed this rebellion rather than taking part in it.
Do you know how many times the serpent must have tempted Adam and failed? Don’t be quick to assume Adam did not try at all


I HOPE I MADE SENSE

Story ofvEden is a myth. A parable.never happened

This miracle

Papa Segun , you have killed our son!” . Mama lamented . She knelt down and placed her ears against his chest  . He was not breathing but she could hear the beating of the heart.

Make we take am go hospital” Mama suggested.

Damilola who has been observant turned to Mama .

”  I can heal your son under one  condition. You will let us get married.”

“Over my dead body. “Papa cut in.

Damilola picked up her bag and began walking out of the door.

” I will rather watch him die than let him live and get married to someone else.”

Mama Chukwudi rushed to the door to prevent her from leaving.

“I will first report to SARS, ” Dami threatened.

“Say something. our only son”

“Ok. Both of you can get married “. Baba Chukwudi said reluctantly.. The fear of SARS is the avoidance of trouble.


Damilola went close to his fiancee body and dropped to her knees  . She made some incantation with her lips. She slowly ran her fingers from his lips to his  knee and gradually stroked him moving his fingers up  again. He unzipped him and brought out his 4 inches member to the glaring eye of mother and father.

“The children of these days do not have respect touching a man private part in the presence of an. Elder” . He said trying to stop the show but he was prevented by his wife.

Make sure your eyes are focused here. She instructed the couple in a rude manner while pointing his fingers at his Chukwudi’s weapon.

She  removed her blouse and  her bra she was putting on revealing the underside of her big tit for everyone to see.

Papa Segun mouth went wide open. This time it was Mama Segun turn to get irritated. But Papa Segun urged her to continue. He enjoyed feeding his eyes.

“What kind of man  stares at another man’s penis when a breast is  before him.”? He murmured to him self but audible enough for his wife to hear.

She placed her lips inches away from his ears Whispering how Hot she is . She took his earlobes  between her lips and kisses them deeply.she walks her way down the ridge through the neck pressing her tongue firmly into the nape of his neck. His  cock became hard and still. Mama noticed his boner and screamed for joy.

It is standing”

Chukwudi grabbed her melon with his hands and kisses them passionately. Papa Chukwudi tried to sapeerate the lovers. He stumbled against the stool and fell off.

https://tobechispeaks./2020/11/06/do-ladies-slut-shame-each-other-more/

In other words, OP is saying that God didn't complete his works.... I see.

Where was it located? Which country or continent?

Lol

I want to ask a question if Adam and Eve didn't eat the fruit, would lion eat grass?

Would humans kill meat?

This post is confusing but yet thinks it's making sense.

This garden of Eden story is one reason I stopped going to church.
Most Pastors including the OP don't know shit about the garden of Eden.
Knowing about the garden of Eden will change your perspective of religion.
Eden was a metaphorical place and as in all narratives once something is metaphorical you don't change part of it to become factual.
There might have been a real Adam and Eve but going into a deep sleep and removing a limb where all metaphors as well as the talking serpent, tree of Life, tree of knowledge of good and evil,

Understanding all this will make you understand and appreciate religion more.

About my location?

Nwanne, you don go there?

If then tell una say na garden egg dem dey plant there, una go still believe

Christianity and fairytales, name a better duo

There's a paradise more beautiful than the garden of Eden, awaiting the Saints in heaven. Will you be among the guests? Think about it

Damnnn niggarrrr
Grab my weed while i read

danyero:
Christianity and fairytales, name a better duo

Both Christianity and islam na so so story dem dey talk. Islam has more die hard fanatics.

Christians will try and make you believe that asians, Africans Arabs, brits, Europeans and all races of life came out from two Caucasians playing in a garden and of which one was formed from a rib. Logic

Summarize please

Seun please can you also put a disclaimer on Christian posts so that atheists and Muslims won't be commenting on it or they can swear an oath before commenting. ?

11. Eden only exists in books, not in our universe or cosmos

A Nigerian believing he's a descendant of a man made from sand and a woman made from a rib from the man is an insult to his country, continent, fathers, ancestors etc

Believing that a snake talked and an IQ raising fruit was eaten by the said woman is an insult to intelligence. believing that a donkey talked and protested being beaten or that the creator of the universe came down to a speck of dust somewhere to be crucified like a common thief so that he can forgive us for the sin committed by dustman and rib woman is an insult to common sense.

So technically speaking, Garden of Eden no balance.

The Garden of Eden is presumably located along the equator.... @southern part of Nigeria, @OP please find it!

tobechi74:
Story ofvEden is a myth. A parable.never happened

The shallow mind can't understand the dep things of the Spirit

Onion was free in Eden... Now it's worth more than Apple....


Mr. President, Take me from daura to Eden pls

More like jungle of Eden.....those picture illustrations is no Garden but a jungle

Good to know

Seun please can you also put an oath of declaration on Christian posts so that atheists and Muslims won't be commenting on it or they can swear to it before commenting?

1. The supposed Garden of Eden was not a literal garden. There was and has never been any such place as the Garden of Eden. It signifies, in Christian doctrine, a place of purity, of childlike innocence. Just like Adam and Eve weren't the first people on Earth, and Jesus wasn't the 'new man' in the literal sense. Even the 7-day Creation weren't literal 7 days.

Eve never ate any literal fruit too. When your spiritual fathers and pastors learn to translate instead of transliterate the Scriptures then you all would realize you've been wrong the whole time.

2. The Garden of Eden is the perfect ploy for Christians (and by extension, humans) to keep blaming those before us for our woes. You aren't ready to make the world better but to distract from your faults, you keep referring us to the overflogged issue of Eve eating an apple which ruined all of humanity. Two hours later, you are demanding to be bribed to allow a construction project which would save lives in your community scale through. But, hey, let's keep blaming Eve for eating that apple, fictional as the apple was/is.

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11: It never existed.

FortifiedCity:
Seun can you also put an oath of declaration on Christian posts so that atheists and Muslims won't be commenting on it or they can swear to it before commenting?

Even with the oath on their threads, you guys still go there and insult them. Now you're crying.

Cock and bull story

Repent, Jesus is coming very soon.
End time is near..
Take heed before it's too late.
Peace.

slawormiir:
Damnnn niggarrrr
Grab my weed while i read