Into the world God created, He created a man from the dust of the earth. He named the man Adam. God and Adam enjoyed a wonderful relationship based on love. Part of Adam’s love for God was based on obedience. God had placed a restriction on the fruit of a tree in the center of… Read More »
Creation
God created the first man, Adam, because He wanted to establish a loving relationship sustained by mankind’s choice. He provided an environment (Garden of Eden) for Adam to care for and enjoy. God demonstrated His love for Adam by creating Eve. Adam and Eve were able to love God and each other and enjoy all… Read More »
Fatal Choice
Adam and Eve were created with the ability to choose to love God or themselves. They chose themselves and inherited the consequences. While God continued to love them, their action resulted in a broken relationship with God. Through forgiveness, the relationship was restored; but, the consequences continued.