Thursday, April 10, 2003 Select a Writer Chick, F.A. Conrad, William Cothern, R.W. Crouse, W. Dalton, Tolbert Denman, M. D. Durand, Silas Fisher, John H. Hanks, Lee Hassell, Sylvester Mitchell, William Montgomery, David Newman, J.S. Norman, E.J. Oliphant, James Paine, S.A. Parker, Daniel Phillips, R.A. Potter, Gideon Potter, Lemuel Purifoy, J.H. Redford, S.N. Respess, John Rittenhouse, Ephriam Thompson, Gregg Thompson, Wilson Search Home FAQ Writers ... Church Directory Articles Search PB Web Station Baptist Bible Hour Sovereign Grace Pub. Bethany PBC ... History of the Church of God CHAPTER II. From the Fall of Man to the Death of Abraham. After his creation man was placed by his Maker in the beautiful and pleasant garden of Eden, or Delight (probably either in Babylonia or Armenia). He was not to live in dreamy indolence or luxurious enjoyment; but, as work of some kind is necessary for his well-being while on earth, he was placed in a garden, to dress and keep itthe easiest way of life. He was surrounded by his beneficent Creator with all the joys of an earthly paradise, with everything his heart could wishfruits and flowers, groves and streams, inoffensive animals, perfect health of soul and body, a lovely wife, and the frequent companionship of his kind and omnipotent Maker, who delighted to minister to his happiness. But man must be taught the all-important truth that he is under obligations to, and dependent upon, his Divine, Sovereign Creator, Preserver and Benefactor. It was the prerogative and pleasure of God to give law for the government of all things created by Him, whether in relation to the motion of the planets or the creeping of an insect, and therefore man could not be exempt from that universal rule. Adam had a law given him which he must obey or forfeit the approbation of his Maker. It was given to him before Eve was formed and presented to him as his wife; but as she was virtually in him when he received the law, it was equally binding on her. He was the head of his wife and whole human race, and represented both her and them. He was as innocent and pure as an angel in heaven, and stood forth, in the image of God, the admiration of the angelic throng as well as of the immense multitude of living creatures around him, all of which belonged to him and were obedient to his commands. In the midst or centre of the garden were two peculiar trees, called "the | |
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