A BIBLICAL STUDY; THE WORD OF GOD AND THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS:

Genesis 2:16-17

New International Version

16 And the Lord God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.”

NOTE:

If we can imagine, Satan was allowed to speak in the Garden of Eden, why is that? Why did God put the Tree of Good and Evil in the midst of the Garden?

By Satan’s freewill, Satan deceived man and in turn manipulated God’s word. Are there fallen angels that have repented in the Garden of Eden and Jesus Christ had mercy on them at calvary (Christ’s tolerance for demon’s). The book of Enoch tells us that many fallen angel have repented but God has denied their plea for having sex with human women. The fallen are unforgiven! Is it possible that even one (1) fallen angel could’ve repented? Who is Suriel (Sariel)? Let’s dig into the book of Enoch and the Lost Scrolls.

According to major theological interpretations, God allowed humanity to fall because he gave them free will, and He desired a genuine relationship with them that was based on their voluntary choice rather than coercion. The fall was part of a larger plan for humanity that included testing their will and providing a way for redemption through Christ. This approach also allows for the possibility of a more profound relationship built on freely chosen love and trust, and the ultimate "restoration" of paradise. 

Key theological reasons

  • Free will: God created humans with free will, the capacity to choose for themselves, which is essential for genuine love and relationship. Without the freedom to choose to obey, their obedience would have been meaningless, like that of a robot.

  • The Fall as a test: The tree in the Garden of Eden was a test of obedience and love for God, giving humans the opportunity to exercise their free will and demonstrate their trust in Him.

  • The need for redemption: The fall created the need for redemption, making way for a greater good to be realized through God's plan.

  • Greater good: Some theologians argue that the fall, while a great evil, made it possible for God to bring about even greater goods, such as the incarnation, atonement, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is sometimes referred to as the "O blessed fault" or O Felix Culpa theology.

  • God's plan: The fall is seen as a crucial part of God's overarching plan for creation, a necessary step in the transition from "paradise lost" to "paradise regained". The story of salvation is centered on Christ's crucifixion, which was planned from the beginning, according to this view.

  • A genuine relationship: God wanted a genuine relationship with humanity, not one that was forced. By allowing the choice to sin, He paved the way for a relationship built on faith and love rather than compulsion.