In article , David Glenn Misner
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>>If Adam had died in the day he ate the fruit, his death would
>>have ended that plan for mankind. The consequences
>>qwebster2 mentions may be in lieu of Adam's sudden
>>demise. That His plan might succeed, perhaps the Creator
>>allowed Himself the right to change details as needs warrant,
>>the right to change His mind. Now, if you find such a concept
>>disturbing, would you please explain why?
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>I can't believe this topic has gone on for this long.

Welcome to the Newsgroup!

>  I believe that
>somebody said that Adam's death was a spiritual death.

Yes, that is the best way to understand this verse.

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>I believe that the Bible talks about a death that is simply a
>separation from God.  Remember until that time Adam and Eve could
>freely commune with God and after that time they could not.  Is that
>not indeed a death?

'Death' is a very good word for this. But unfortunately, this is not obvious to
many. That is one reason this thread went on so long.


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