I always had the impression from reading Genesis that it was all meant to happen.
There are a lot of moments in the Old Testament where God and the Jews seem to negotiate His will.
Moses, in particular, often seems like a customer service rep dealing with an angry customer.
"Hey Lord, big fan, um, yeah I know you were wanting to smite all these guys for losing faith out in the desert, but I think we can come to a more reasonable agreement."
Paraphrasing, obviously.
Allowing Satan into the Garden at all seems like the Fall was always going to happen to Adam and Eve.
Bob: I couldn't agree more. There's a reason almost 100% of the book happens after the fall. Had they not fallen, where's the need for redemption, or a redeemer?
I always had the impression from reading Genesis that it was all meant to happen.
There are a lot of moments in the Old Testament where God and the Jews seem to negotiate His will.
Moses, in particular, often seems like a customer service rep dealing with an angry customer.
"Hey Lord, big fan, um, yeah I know you were wanting to smite all these guys for losing faith out in the desert, but I think we can come to a more reasonable agreement."
Paraphrasing, obviously.
Allowing Satan into the Garden at all seems like the Fall was always going to happen to Adam and Eve.
Bob: I couldn't agree more. There's a reason almost 100% of the book happens after the fall. Had they not fallen, where's the need for redemption, or a redeemer?
Another great essay. I'll keep reading as lomg as you keep writing.