Paradise the First (2)

The Tree of Life Paradise the First was the earthly tabernacle of God with man. It was a real garden, the particular dwelling place of man, God's covenant friend, in the state of righteousness. In the midst of the garden God dwelt with man. Moreover, man was at home in the garden. Twice we read that God "put" man in Paradise (Gen. 2:8, 15). This refers to an act of God whereby He so established Adam in the garden that he understood his position and calling and was able to perform it. He was...