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This substitutionary death is a foreshadowing of the Crucifixion, as Jesus is the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world" (Rev. 13:8). Adam and Eve lived for many years after the Fall, but without access to the restorative power of the Tree of Life. | This substitutionary death is a foreshadowing of the Crucifixion, as Jesus is the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world" (Rev. 13:8). Adam and Eve lived for many years after the Fall, but without access to the restorative power of the Tree of Life. | ||
Some theologians suggest Adam died a "spiritual death" since he did not die immediately. But this misses the point of God instituting substitutionary death. The Bible says "for by man came sin, and by sin death, so death passed on to all men". If Adam died a "spiritual death", why did Jesus have to die a very physical death? It is true Adam was separated from God (in fellowship) when he disobeyed, but this did not absolve him from the (physical) death penalty. He was required to offer a substitute death (by clean animal) in hope of the coming Redeemer. | |||
In addition, God cursed the entire creation. Christ's death on the Cross paid the ransom for the entire creation, not just mankind. The Curse however, was God's declaration that his restorative power would be withdrawn from the Creation and send it into a spiral of decay. The Tree of Life was simply one element of this restorative provision. Even as the creation is in a death spiral, God promised certain aspects would remain consistent and reliable (Gen 8:22) until a future time-certain. This promise is the basis of all science. Without this promise, nobody can expect the universe to remain consistent "on its own". | In addition, God cursed the entire creation. Christ's death on the Cross paid the ransom for the entire creation, not just mankind. The Curse however, was God's declaration that his restorative power would be withdrawn from the Creation and send it into a spiral of decay. The Tree of Life was simply one element of this restorative provision. Even as the creation is in a death spiral, God promised certain aspects would remain consistent and reliable (Gen 8:22) until a future time-certain. This promise is the basis of all science. Without this promise, nobody can expect the universe to remain consistent "on its own". | ||
