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    Mar 5, 2013, 09:39 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by classyT View Post
    WG

    seriously lets not compare Curtis to Satan.
    I'm not equating them, just sayin'.
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    Mar 6, 2013, 08:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by classyT View Post
    YIKES!

    I don't know how long he has studied the word but thats a little harsh. His posts are thoughtful and full of scripture. He doesn't sound like a new Christian to me. His heart is the right place. He is trying to back his thoughts up with scripture and I actually appreciate that.

    I asked my sister over lunch what she thought and her answer off the top of her head was NO! They didn't eat from the tree of life. And I actually DO understand why Curtis believes it. It isn't far out there. In fact it is possible. But I don't think so...I mean if the Lord told me I could eat of the tree of lfe it would be my first pick even if I didn't understand what i meant. Regular trees..vs. a special one...I'm thinking they headed toward that one. but I am reasoning

    I believe the tree of knowledge represents the law ...( nothing wrong with the law but it can't make a man holy) and the tree of life represents grace which gives us life. I believe grace is a PERSON ...Jesus Christ. I don't believe you can lose your salvation so I get what Curtis is saying.
    If the tree of life is not a type of Jesus Christ, which it is. Then why would we need Jesus at all. We should all go looking for a tree that gives us life eternal, and dump Jesus! Of corse that is dumb thinking. Jesus is the tree of life, and when he gives life to a person they will never die. He is not a indian giver :)

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    Mar 6, 2013, 08:57 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Curtis Wilson View Post
    IJesus is the tree of life
    Which brings us around to the conclusion that the Garden of Eden story is an allegory.

    Allegory is a device in which characters or events in a story, poem, or picture represent or symbolize ideas and concepts. Allegory has an immense power of illustrating complex ideas and concepts in a digestible, concrete way. In allegory a message is communicated by means of symbolic figures, actions or symbolic representation. Allegory - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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