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NASB | Genesis 2:9 Out of the ground the LORD God caused to grow every tree that is pleasing to the sight and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 2:9 And [in that garden] the LORD God caused to grow from the ground every tree that is desirable and pleasing to the sight and good (suitable, pleasant) for food; the tree of life was also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the [experiential] knowledge (recognition) of [the difference between] good and evil. [Rev 2:7; 22:14, 19] |
Subject: The fruit and leaves of the tree of life |
Bible Note: Hello Steve, I am quite happy for you to take up whatever position you consider agrees with the Scriptures, Indeed that is what I would expect of you. I am quite prepared to let each person judge for themslves by comparing the Scriptures. You asked me questions and I showed you the courtesy of replying to them. I have lived long enough not to try to get Christians to change their mind. In response to questions I have stated my case. I am then happy to leave it with God to reveal to people what He wills. But if you do not find the silence of both Jesus and Paul convincing I do. No modern teacher who believed in the Millennium would have been so silent about it. I have constantly stated, however, that I do not think a person's view about the supposed Millennium is important. It is a peripheral doctrine and not central to the Christian faith or to the evangelical position. If you find it helpful by all means hold on to it. For myself I found that discovering what I see as the truth about it made the Bible come alive to me in a new way. Best wishes Jonp |