Self image, before the fateful chomp, Adam had one and afterwards he had a different one. His self image changed drastically that day.
Before, Adam’s self image was based on unity, connection to what existed - truth. Adam knew who he was and his self image reflected reality. The Adam that Adam knew in his mind [...]
So, how’s the weather today on yours?
Yup, that’s right, like it or not you are living as the single inhabitant, a castaway, on your very own Fantasy Island. It’s a gift from Adam. He was the first castaway – the first with a duality problem and he passed it on to you.
Your island is an [...]
Adam. One bite. Unity to duality. For the first time Adam began to experience confusion – what’s real (good) verses what’s not real (evil). The dual paths in his mind now competing for attention.
Before, Adam only knew the wonder, beauty, goodness, truth, and purity of all things. Now there was a boogeyman in his head [...]
God warned Adam about eating the fruit. He loved him and knew the effects would be devastating. The fruit of the tree was not innocuous. It was poison for the mind.
Some will tell you the tree was just an arbitrary test of obedience and that because Adam failed God punished him with death.
It seems to [...]
Before he ate the fruit from the tree of the KNOWLEDGE OF GOOD AND evil did Adam know good?
I’ll wait while you think about it ….
Now let’s compare answers. I say he didn’t know “good” AS good he only knew what WAS, what existed, basically truth. He didn’t know there was an alternative to good. [...]
Let’s try and summarize.
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is a very good gift from God. It’s the gift of freedom and choice to His children.
God is love. He is a lover. He loves you. He wants you to love Him but He gives you the choice. He lets you choose. He [...]
Okay more on the tree …
Did you notice the tree is NOT the tree OF good and evil? Rather, it’s the tree of the KNOWLEDGE of good and evil. Why is this important?
The tree represents an alternative way of thinking … of knowing. You mean there are alternative ways of thinking? Yes. We can think (know) about [...]
This tree has to be one of the most interesting and most misunderstood concepts in the Bible.
It is essential for you to get a proper understanding of what this tree is all about. If you miss it you will miss most everything else in the Bible.
It’s complicated and will therefore take a few posts. We’ll [...]
You’re familiar with this tree right – the one first presented in Genesis 2?
What is this tree and why is it in the garden of Eden?
First we must ask this: “what is life?” Well, there’s not much mystery here.
John 1:4 (ESV)
4 In him (the son) was life, and the life was the light of [...]
You won’t get far until you’ve worked through the Evil post. I promise.
Evil doesn’t exist.
Evil = what is NOT.
This is a hard concept to wrap your mind around but let’s try looking at it like this.
Suppose I tell you this lie: “You won’t get hurt if you jump from this cliff.”
I know you will but I [...]