The Lord had shown the people of the Most Ancient Church (Adam) the spiritual gifts of their celestial state, their state of love to the Lord. He had shown them the loving affections (beasts of the field), the inspired thoughts (fowl of the air) and the life that filled their spiritual existence (living creatures). And the people recognized the nature of those things, and where they came from (they gave them names).

But it was not enough. The people wanted to lead themselves and feel life as their own. They did not want to be in the highest celestial state anymore.

(Mga Sanggunian: Arcana Coelestia 142, 143, 144, 145)

Title: Freedom and Consequences: A Core Message of the Bible

Topic: Word

Summary: What does the Bible have to say about our freedom, and what our choices lead to?

Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.

References:
Genesis 2:15-17; 4:7
Deuteronomy 28:1-15
Ezekiel 18:4, 10, 14, 21, 24
Luke 9:23-24; 10:25-28; 13:6-9
John 8:31-32
Romans 6:15; 8:13
Revelation 21:7-8; 22:14-15