Kingdom Vision

Genesis 3:24 (NIV) 24 After he drove the man out, he placed on the east side of the Garden of Eden cherubim and a flaming sword flashing back and forth to guard the way to the tree of life. EXILE from God's direct presence is God's merciful act to lead us to our EXODUS out of enslavement to SIN while trapped in the clutches of Satan's counterfeit kingdom. Sin is any thought, act we commit or omit that betrays our relationship with God. God does not want us to be eternally bound to a state that betrays our relationship with HIM. God is so passionate about protecting an un-betrayed relationship with him that he places his guardians, the cherubim, and a flaming sword of judgement in the way. He will not allow us to remain in an eternal state of betrayal and have full access to his presence. We must experience his true Exodus from anything that betrays the relationship, which was ultimately made possible only because of Christ's willing and redeeming sacrifice on the cross