1. God's Messianic Vineyard
The positioning of the two trees suggests that the power of God is to grant life and to give humans the ability to choose life by following God's commandments these are at the center of human existence.2 To enjoy eternal life, humans must eat from the fruit of the tree of life (Jesus being that life giving fruit). ... In this context, the tree of knowledge is equivalent to the tree of decision, with humans required to decide either to obey the law of God and enjoy life or to transgress and experience death. ... Both the tower and the wine vat may represent the source of life and the need ...
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