Why didnt adam die when god said he would?
Answer: When Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the fruit, sin entered the world. That was the first sin ever! And when sin came into the world, death came with it. There are two kinds of death, and both came to Adam and Eve and to the world. First, there is physical death.
Although Adam and Eve didn’t die immediately when they took a bite of the fruit, eventually they would die. From that moment on, all plants, animals, and humans would die eventually. Second, there is spiritual death.
That means being separated from God, being his enemies instead of his friends. This death came to Adam and Eve, and to all of us, the moment they disobeyed God. The only way to avoid this death forever is to trust in Christ. That’s why Jesus came to earth-to die in our place, for our sin, so that we might have eternal life!
Key verses: When Adam sinned, sin entered the whole human race. His sin spread death through all the world. Everything began to grow old and die because all sinned… For this one man, Adam, brought death to many through his sin.
But this one man, Jesus Christ, brought forgiveness to many through God’s mercy. Adam’s one sin brought the penalty of death to many. But Christ freely takes away many sins and gives new life – instead. (Romans 5:12, 15-16)
Related verses: Hebrews 9:27; James 4:14
Did god know adam and eve were going to sin?
Answer: God knows everything, even before it happens, so he knew that Adam and Eve were going to sin. Still, God was very disappointed with what Adam and Eve did. But because God loved them (and because he loves us), he made a way for the sin to be forgiven. God’s plan was to send Jesus to die on the cross for Adam’s, Eve’s, and our sins. By trusting in Christ, we can have eternal life.
Key verses: Long ago, before he made the world, God chose us to be his very own. He did this because of what Christ would do for us. He decided then to make us holy in his eyes, without a single fault. We stand before him covered with his love.
His plan has always been to adopt us into his own family. He would do this by sending Jesus Christ to die for us. And he did this because he wanted to! (Ephesians 1:4-5)
Related verses: John 2:23-25; Acts 17:26-27
Note to parents: The knowledge that God knows everything can give your children a sense of security. Children can’t do anything that will surprise God. He may be happy or disappointed, but he won’t be surprised. Also, be aware that your children may not understand what the word penalty means. So be prepared to offer a simple explanation.