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All of the Scriptures that appear to teach that one can become unsaved, which word isn’t actually used, are just suppositions in order to express the impossibility of being saved more than once, enforcing the desire to be saved. If the statements were true, what sense would there be in God saving someone, then eventually become lost. It would be like assuming God didn’t know they would become lost.




Galatians 5:4: “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” When we think the Law can save it shows we are not understanding that only Christ saves. The supposition is “that it would be as though you had fallen from grace.”

“Whosoever” does not intend that anyone was justified by the law but that if anyone was (“no man is justified by the law” - Gal 3:11; 2:21), which gives nothing particular, but assumes that if there were such. The passage only shows they were suspected of trusting in the law, shown by Paul’s encouragement that they would not think different from what Paul thought (v 10). Also, if you look at any translation, you will see they interpret this as merely a supposition.

Verse 7 shows they were doing right, but they were considering the law, which temporarily “hindered” their progression in Christianity, and if continued it would cause them not to obey the truth. The text does not say “have not obeyed the truth” but “should not obey,” indicating an indecisiveness in the situation; they were attempting to “persuade” them from the truth (v 8), but the confidence Paul had in them stood firm, that they would “run well” (v 7). This is why Paul encouraged them that they would not think different from what Paul taught them (v 10); and he calls them “brethren” when he tells them they were “called.”

It’s also noteworthy to add that it’s not obedience to any truth that saves, because it’s only faith in Christ that justifies. When God “draws” one to His Son, He knows he’s going to continue “to abide.” He doesn’t draw those whom He knows will choose only to be just nominal (in name only) in their profession of Christ!

John Gill: “Ye are fallen from grace; that is, either from that grace which they professed to have; for there might be some in these churches, as in others, who were only nominal Christians, and formal professors; who had declared they saw themselves lost and undone sinners, destitute of a righteousness, and professed to believe in Christ alone for righteousness and strength, but now trusted in themselves, and in the works of the law: or from the scheme of grace in the whole of man's salvation, which will admit of no mixture of works; either it is one or the other, it cannot be both; wherefore by their taking on the side of works, they showed that they had entirely dropped the scheme of grace: or else from the Gospel of the grace of God, from whence they were removed, through the influence of false teachers; particularly the doctrine of free justification by the grace of God, through the righteousness of Christ; which was entirely set aside by their seeking to be instilled by the works of the law; and from this they might be said to be fallen.”

Albert Barnes: “Ye are fallen from grace - That is, this would amount to apostasy from the religion of the Redeemer, and would be in fact a rejection of the grace of the gospel. That this had ever in fact occurred among true Christians the apostle does not affirm unless he affirmed that people can in fact be justified by the Law, since he makes the falling from grace a consequence of that. But did Paul mean to teach that? Did he mean to affirm that any man in fact had been, or could be justified by his own obedience to the Law? Let his own writings answer; see, especially, Romans 3:20. But unless he held that, then this passage does not prove that anyone who has ever been a true Christian has fallen away. The fair interpretation of the passage does not demand that. Its simple and obvious meaning is, that if a man who has been a professed Christian should be justified by his own conformity to the Law, and adopt that mode of justification, then that would amount to a rejection of the mode of salvation by Christ, and would be a renouncing of the plan of justification by grace. The two systems cannot be united. The adoption of the one is, in fact, a rejection of the other. Christ will be “a whole Savior,” or none. This passage, therefore, cannot be adduced to prove that any true Christian has in fact fallen away from grace, unless it proves also that man may be justified by the deeds of the Law, contrary to the repeated declarations of Paul himself. The word “grace” here, does not mean grace in the sense of personal religion, it means the “system” of salvation by grace, in contradistinction from that by merit or by works.”




Hebrews 6:4-6: “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost; And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come; If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.”

It would be impossible to “renew them again unto repentance”; and impossible to crucify Christ again! This answers to the supposition, “if they shall fall away.” If God saves someone He will never have to do it again, thus saved is saved!

Albert Barnes: “These passages show that it is not merely a great difficulty to which the apostle refers, but that he meant to say that the thing was wholly impracticable; that it could not be done. And if this be the meaning, then it proves that if those referred to should fall away, they could never be renewed. Their case was hopeless, and they must perish: that is, if a true Christian should apostatize, or fall from grace, “he never could be renewed again,” and could not be saved. Paul did not teach that he might fall away and be renewed again as often as he pleased. He had other views of the grace of God than this; and he meant to teach, that if a man should once cast off true religion, his case was hopeless, and he must perish; and by this solemn consideration - the only one that would be effectual in such a case - he meant to guard them against the danger of apostasy.”

“It is material to remark here that the apostle does not say that any true Christian ever had fallen away. He makes a statement of what would occur on the supposition that such a thing should happen - but a statement may be made of what would occur on the supposition that a certain thing should take place, and yet it be morally certain that the event never would happen. It would be easy to suppose what would happen if the ocean should overflow a continent, or if the sun should cease to rise, and still there be entire certainty that such an event never would occur.”



Hebrews 10:26, 27: “For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins; But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.”

This doesn’t intend that “when we sin,” but that “if we sin willfully.” For all continue to sin, but now, after being saved it is not something done as before, as a lifestyle and without repentance. Believers try to avoid sin as much as possible. If it said “when we sin,” that would make it a possibility of sinning intentionally after being saved, which is not in compliance with one remorseful and repentant.

Verse 32-35 show they were saved (“illuminated”). Verse 35 tells them not to cast their confidence away. Verses 38 and 39 says they are of those who will not “draw back unto perdition” (damnation). If any return to their old ways it manifests they were hypocrites and apostates in their professing Christ.

Albert Barnes: “The sentiment would not be correct if it referred to any but real Christians. It would not be true that one who had been somewhat enlightened, and who then sinned “willfully,” must look on fearfully to the judgment without a possibility of being saved. There are multitudes of cases where such persons are saved. They “willfully” resist the Holy Spirit; they strive against Him; they for a long time refuse to yield, but they are brought again to reflection, and are led to give their hearts to God.”

John Gill: “After that we have received the knowledge of the truth”; either of Jesus Christ, or of the Scriptures, or of the Gospel, or of some particular doctrine, especially the principal one, salvation by Christ; of which there may be a notional knowledge, when there is no experimental knowledge; and which is received not into the heart, but into the head: and whereas the apostle speaks in the first person plural, “we,” this is used not so much with regard to himself, but others; that so what he delivered might come with greater weight upon them, and be more readily received by them; when they observed he entertained no hard thoughts or jealousies of them, which would greatly distress the minds of those that were truly gracious. Moreover, the apostles use this way of speaking, when they do not design themselves at all, but others, under the same visible profession of religion, and who belonged to the same community of believers; Besides, these words are only hypothetical, and do not prove that true believers could, or should, or do sin in this manner: to which may be added, that true believers are manifestly distinguished from these persons.”


 
All of the Scriptures that appear to teach that one can become unsaved, which word isn’t actually used,
To be “blotted out of the book of life” is not becoming “unsaved”? Really?
If one is in the book of life they are saved. Ive never met anyone that thinks otherwise. So, if you are removed from the book, you must have been saved (in the book) but now you are unsaved (out of the book). The Bible cannot make it any clearer.
If the statements were true, what sense would there be in God saving someone, then eventually become lost. It would be like assuming God didn’t know they would become lost.
Dont understand this reasoning? I would rather have had the opportunity for salvation and lose it then to never had had an opportunity to begin with.
Galatians 5:4: “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” When we think the Law can save it shows we are not understanding that only Christ saves. The supposition is “that it would be as though you had fallen from grace.”

“Whosoever” does not intend that anyone was justified by the law but that if anyone was (“no man is justified by the law” - Gal 3:11; 2:21), which gives nothing particular, but assumes that if there were such. The passage only shows they were suspected of trusting in the law, shown by Paul’s encouragement that they would not think different from what Paul thought (v 10). Also, if you look at any translation, you will see they interpret this as merely a supposition.
I think if you look within the context Paul was dealing with Jewish Christian’s that were trying to bind circumcision which was commanded by the law. (Acts 15 is Gal 2). And he is telling them that if you are seeking to be justified by the law (in this case circumcision) you have fallen from grace. This is an actual “falling”. This is a part of the “other gospel” he spoke of in chapter 1. People that preach circumcision as a part of the gospel of Christ will be accursed. So yes these Jewish Christian’s that had initially obeyed the gospel and are now teaching another gospel have fallen from grace or become “unsaved”.
It’s also noteworthy to add that it’s not obedience to any truth that saves, because it’s only faith in Christ that justifies. When God “draws” one to His Son, He knows he’s going to continue “to abide.”
This is the part I want to address.
If you stay within the context of Gal 3 we can see that your reasoning is not correct. Paul specifically explains what he means when he says…We are justified by faith vs 24.
Look at the rest of the chapter….
Gal 3:25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
”that faith” the one he speaks of here is NOT an individuals belief in Christ. This is referring to “the faith”, the one faith of Eph 4. The “gospel”. The faith that justifies in Gal 2:16.

3:26 For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.
This word “for“ is the Greek word “gar” which means “because of”. So, he is tying vs 25 (the faith) with vs 26 and he continues this thought in vs 27..
3:27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
How is a person a child of God by faith? (The faith) How is a person justified by faith? Paul explains in this verse that it is because those who have been “baptized into Christ” have put on Christ. So it is plain to see that the person who has been “justified by faith” is the person who has been baptized into Christ. (and we know from Rom 6 that it is water baptism)
Why is this? Because it is “the faith” or the gospel that teaches one to believe and be baptized in order to remove sins. Mk 16:16,acts 2:38
When is a person “justified”? When their sins are removed. At what point does this happen? Coming out of the waters of baptism. Mk 16:16, acts 2:38, 22:16. Rom 6:3,4,17,18. 1 pet 3:21
If one just “believes” alone in Jesus they have still not been baptized into Christ so therefore they ARE NOT a child of God “by faith”.
He doesn’t draw those whom He knows will choose only to be just nominal (in name only) in their profession of Christ!
What about Judas? Jesus hand picked him.
 
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To be “blotted out of the book of life” is not becoming “unsaved”? Really?
If one is in the book of life they are saved. Ive never met anyone that thinks otherwise. So, if you are removed from the book, you must have been saved (in the book) but now you are unsaved (out of the book). The Bible cannot make it any clearer.
Hi, and appreciate your comments! The Book of Life is the omniscience of God's foreknowledge of all who will be saved. Thus, it is merely assurance that the name will not be blotted out; kind of like saying, "it's not like I would bot out your name." There is no reasoning in thinking that God doesn't know already! Some might think this is a threat; "I will not blot out his name out of the book of life," as though He could blot out the name. But it's just for reassurance!

Gal 3:25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
”that faith” the one he speaks of here is NOT an individuals belief in Christ. This is referring to “the faith”, the one faith of Eph 4. The “gospel”. The faith that justifies in Gal 2:16.
The faith in Gal 3:25 is the same faith anywhere it is mentioned (unless I don't understand you).

What about Judas? Jesus hand picked him.
He was picked for apostleship, but not to eternal life. Jesus knew Judas would not believe He is the Messiah: "But there are some of you that believe not. "For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray Him" (Jhn 6:64; also 6:70, 71; 13:11). After Judas betrayed Him he was sorry but it was a "worldly sorrow" (2Co 7:10).


John Gill: "Repented himself": not for the sin, as committed against God and Christ; but as it brought a load of present guilt and horror upon his mind, and exposed him to everlasting punishment: it was not such a repentance by which he became wiser and better; but an excruciating, tormenting pain in his mind, by which he became worse; therefore a different word is here used than what commonly is for true repentance: it was not a godly sorrow for sin, or a sorrow for sin, as committed against God, which works repentance to salvation not to be repented of; but a worldly sorrow, which issues in death, as it did in him. It did not spring from the love of God, as evangelical repentance does, nor proceed in the fear of God, and his goodness; but was no other than a foretaste of that worm that dieth not, and of that fire which cannot be quenched: it was destitute of faith in Christ; he never did believe in him as the rest of the disciples did; see John 6:64, and that mourning which does not arise from looking to Jesus, or is not attended with faith in him, is never genuine. Judas's repentance was without hope of forgiveness, and was nothing else but horror and black despair, like that of Cain's, like the trembling of devils, and the anguish of damned souls."
 
Hi, and appreciate your comments! The Book of Life is the omniscience of God's foreknowledge of all who will be saved. Thus, it is merely assurance that the name will not be blotted out; kind of like saying, "it's not like I would bot out your name." There is no reasoning in thinking that God doesn't know already! Some might think this is a threat; "I will not blot out his name out of the book of life," as though He could blot out the name. But it's just for reassurance!
So the following is not a threat..
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Sounds like a conditional threat to me. The word IF proves that it could go one way or the other based on the person acts. Based on what decisions they make.
The faith in Gal 3:25 is the same faith anywhere it is mentioned (unless I don't understand you).
No. There is more then one “faith” mentioned in the Bible. There is an individuals personal belief and faith which is to be based off of Gods word or the gospel which is called “The faith”. The “faith” spoken of in gal 3:25f is this latter faith. “The faith” or the gospel teaching of Jesus Christ.
In Gal 1 Paul said he teaches the “faith” he once persecuted. This is not a persons individual faith but the system of faith that was being taught.
Jude tells us to contend for “the faith” that was once delivered. So the word “faith” does not mean the same “anywhere it is mentioned”.
He was picked for apostleship, but not to eternal life. Jesus knew Judas would not believe He is the Messiah: "But there are some of you that believe not. "For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray Him" (Jhn 6:64; also 6:70, 71; 13:11). After Judas betrayed Him he was sorry but it was a "worldly sorrow" (2Co 7:10).
You said Christ doesn’t “draw” those that he knows will b just nominal. That is why I mentioned Judas. Christ picked him to be one of his messengers even though he knew he would not remain faithful. He also knew Peter would betray him as well. Just because one is “drawn” by God does not mean they cant “draw back”.
 
So the following is not a threat..
And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Sounds like a conditional threat to me. The word IF proves that it could go one way or the other based on the person acts. Based on what decisions they make.
Someone who would "take away from" the Word would be a hypocrite or apostate (one yet to be saved) and therefore not saved. Barnes: "Wherefore taking away the part of such, is only taking away that which they seemed to have." Luke 8:18: "Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have."
You said Christ doesn’t “draw” those that he knows will b just nominal. That is why I mentioned Judas. Christ picked him to be one of his messengers even though he knew he would not remain faithful. He also knew Peter would betray him as well. Just because one is “drawn” by God does not mean they cant “draw back”.
I see what you mean, but when God "draws" someone they come. Judas was not drawn, just chosen to be one of the twelve so He could be part of God's plan of salvation. It wasn't that Jesus knew He wouldn't be faithful, but He knew that He would not believe: "For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray Him" (Jhn 6:64)


Yes Peter denied Him before men verbally, but did not deny Him in "works" (Tit 1:16), as he continued professing Him.
 
Those who will be saved are those by faith who call upon the name of the Lord after they hear the Gospel preached to them as no one is without excuse.

Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?
Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Romans 10:16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

What tears us away from God is those who preach another gospel separate from the doctrines of Christ as many that lack knowledge will follow these false teachings.

2 Peter 2:1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.
2 Peter 2:2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.
2 Peter 2:3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not.

Those who are diligently seeking after truth will find it if they harken unto the voice of the Lord, and not the voice of mere man who teach their own theologies from traditionally found institutes of the working of Satan in whom wants to still your faith.

2 Peter 3:14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
2 Peter 3:15 And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
2 Peter 3:16 As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
2 Peter 3:17 Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

God gives us warning that our names will be blotted out of the book of life, especially if we add to or take away from the book of this prophecy that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelations. The prophecies found in Revelation come from the prophecies God gave to the Prophets in the OT, taught by Christ in the NT.

Rev 22:18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
Rev 22:19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.


Here is a list of scriptures that deal with names written in the book of life and names being blotted out of this book. Scripture is taken from the KJV.

Exodus 32:31 And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.
Exodus 32:32 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
Exodus 32:33 And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.

Psalms 69:28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with the righteous.

Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
Daniel 12:2 And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.

Malachi 3:16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name.

Philippians 4:2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.
Philippians 4:3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

Rev 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Rev 3:6 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

Rev 13:4 And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast: and they worshipped the beast, saying, Who is like unto the beast? who is able to make war with him?
Rev 13:5 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months.
Rev 13:6 And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
Rev 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Rev 13:9 If any man have an ear, let him hear.

Rev 17:8 The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.

Rev 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Rev 21:27 And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.
 
Those who will be saved are those by faith who call upon the name of the Lord after they hear the Gospel preached to them as no one is without excuse.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

What tears us away from God is those who preach another gospel separate from the doctrines of Christ as many that lack knowledge will follow these false teachings.
Hi Sis, and thanks for the reply! I see it that those who will be deceived are the false professors of faith, because "the elect" cannot ultimately be deceived (Mat 24:24). Christians are led by the Spirit to His Word; and at first we are immature, but will definitely grow in time in the truth. We can realize that those who come to Christ are those who are in His "Book of Life," and will not fail to be drawn. Nothing can keep God from accomplishing His work concerning those who are "predestinated unto Christ" (Eph 1:5, 11).

Blessings!
 
Hi Sis, and thanks for the reply! I see it that those who will be deceived are the false professors of faith, because "the elect" cannot ultimately be deceived (Mat 24:24). Christians are led by the Spirit to His Word; and at first we are immature, but will definitely grow in time in the truth. We can realize that those who come to Christ are those who are in His "Book of Life," and will not fail to be drawn. Nothing can keep God from accomplishing His work concerning those who are "predestinated unto Christ" (Eph 1:5, 11).

Blessings!
I reckon the false teachers you talk about are those who turn a blind eye to the fate of Adam and Eve.
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I reckon the false teachers you talk about are those who turn a blind eye to the fate of Adam and Eve.
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Yes, what they did broke fellowship with God, but not union with Him. God kept them in the same way He is keeping us--like paying Christ's sacrifice forward to Adam and Eve, as He took care of them with the first sacrifice which typified the Lord Jesus' sacrifice.

It began with God making them "coats of skins," then Able making sacrifices to Him (Gen 4:4). Gill: "And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock,...." As he was a shepherd, his flock consisted of sheep; and of the firstlings of these, the lambs that were first brought forth, he presented as an offering to the Lord; and which were afterwards frequently used in sacrifice, and were a proper type of Christ, Jehovah's firstborn, the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world, a Lamb without spot and blemish; fitly signified by one for his innocence, harmlessness, and meekness.
 
Yes, what they did broke fellowship with God, but not union with Him. God kept them in the same way He is keeping us--like paying Christ's sacrifice forward to Adam and Eve, as He took care of them with the first sacrifice which typified the Lord Jesus' sacrifice.

It began with God making them "coats of skins," then Able making sacrifices to Him (Gen 4:4). Gill: "And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock,...." As he was a shepherd, his flock consisted of sheep; and of the firstlings of these, the lambs that were first brought forth, he presented as an offering to the Lord; and which were afterwards frequently used in sacrifice, and were a proper type of Christ, Jehovah's firstborn, the Lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world, a Lamb without spot and blemish; fitly signified by one for his innocence, harmlessness, and meekness.
Genesis chapter four comes after chapter three and takes place OUTSIDE of Eden from where they had been "driven out" from the presence of the Lord. The Cherubims, with a flaming sword, prevented their return.

Adam “aw-dawm'” means human being. They were both driven out from the presence of God and proceeded to have children with one killing the other. Their union with God broken. It went from bad to worse resulting in the flood because of their iniquity.
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Genesis chapter four comes after chapter three and takes place OUTSIDE of Eden from where they had been "driven out" from the presence of the Lord. The Cherubims, with a flaming sword, prevented their return.

Adam “aw-dawm'” means human being. They were both driven out from the presence of God and proceeded to have children with one killing the other. Their union with God broken. It went from bad to worse resulting in the flood because of their iniquity.
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I see your point, but it's my take that they were just out of fellowship with God, but not out of union, as the care of God for them, and the sacrifices to Him demonstrated. Their sin was part of His plan for God to be in us, not just with us, and that's what Jesus brought! When God commanded them no to partake of the Tree, He knew what they would choose. Just part of the plan. God knows everything that is going to transpire, and He works it all for "according" to what He has "purposed in Himself," and "purposed in Christ Jesus the Lord" (Eph 1:9; 3:11).

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