Theme: God gave us a perfect paradise. Purpose: To recognize and yearn for what was lost in paradise. Mission: Increase Faith that God will restore paradise. Gospel: Paradise Lost.
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God gave us a perfect paradise.
How was it Paradise?
Abundance - Full of Trees
Life - Tree of Life, Flowing Rivers
Work and Purpose - Work the Garden
God at the Center - Garden Temple
Community - Male and Female
Multiplication - Four Rivers flowing out
How was it Perfect?
We long for paradise.
Reference the Reformed Confessions: The Reformed Confessions are statements of faith written to clarify the Gospel at times when the Church was in crisis. Heidelberg Catechism: Q&A 6, 26 Belgic Confession: Article 12-13
