What If Adam And Eve Never Sinned
If Adam and Eve never sinned, it is likely that human history would have taken a vastly different course. The story of the Fall in Genesis 3 describes the disobedience of Adam and Eve, which resulted in their expulsion from the Garden of Eden and the introduction of sin and death into the world. If they had not sinned, then presumably they would have remained in a state of innocence and perfection, living in harmony with each other and with God.
Some possible implications of this hypothetical scenario include:
- A continued life of simplicity and innocence - Adam and Eve would have continued to live in the Garden of Eden, in a state of perfect happiness and freedom from sin.
- No need for salvation - The Bible teaches that all human beings are born into a state of sin, due to the original sin of Adam and Eve. If they had not sinned, then human beings would not be subject to this condition, and there would be no need for a savior to redeem humanity.
- A world without suffering - One of the consequences of the Fall is the introduction of suffering and death into the world. If Adam and Eve had not sinned, it is possible that there would be no disease, natural disasters, or other sources of pain and hardship.