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The ....... Knowledge of Good
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Although so often simply accepted, yet easily overlooked, NATURE not only gives us insight into many of God’s principles, but is indeed an expression or a manifestation of God’s very nature or character. Nature as represented in Eden is therefore not just special, but it also holds the very secret of creation and so also God's plan in creation. So, let’s have a closer look at this garden. The LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed. And out of the ground the LORD God made every tree grow that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. Now a river went out of Eden to water the garden, and from there it parted and became four riverheads. … Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. --- Ezek. 28:12-17 What is the significance of this garden …"eastward in Eden"? Firstly, we know its location, eastward in Eden. Secondly it indicates that the rest of Eden (the earth) was not necessarily beautiful or perfect, telling us not only that God was working or dealing with creation, but that there was more to the process than is seen at first sight. Read ... Knowledge of Good & Evil! ... here! |
Having read Genesis chapter 1 verses 1 & 2, it is obvious that something happened between these 2 verses, that affected not just the state of the earth, but also had an impact on creation. What was it that happened in heaven during that time? What direct results did this have on earth & creation? Did it have any direct bearing on the creation of man? What happened in heaven is related for us in the writings of Ezekiel and in the writings of Isaiah, and as we study these scriptures, many of the questions we have about creation and the state of the earth at that time will be answered. "You were the anointed cherub who covers; I established you; you were on the holy mountain of God; you walked back and forth in the midst of fiery stones. You were perfect in your ways from the day you were created, till iniquity was found in you. "By the abundance of your trading you became filled with violence within, And you sinned; Therefore I cast you as a profane thing Out of the mountain of God; And I destroyed you, O covering cherub, from the midst of the fiery stones. "Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; you corrupted your wisdom for the sake of your splendor. --- Ezek. 28:12-17 Created with great potential, yet pride and greed got in the way. Scripture continues to describe to us what there was in Lucifer’s heart that lead to his rebellion and fall … Read ... Creation - Rebellion in Eden! ... here! |
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