10-11 One Cross, Two Trees (From the Garden to the Cross)

From Eden to Calvary—one story, two trees, and a promise fulfilled.

In Episode 11 of The Road to the Cross, Steve and Tim explore the deep spiritual connection between the two trees in the Garden of Eden and the cross of Christ. Through rich theology, church history, and personal reflection, they unpack how the cross doesn't just echo Eden—it rewrites the story.

You’ll discover:

• Why the cross is the true tree of life
• How the knowledge of good and evil led to a fear of death
• What the early church called deification—and how it shapes our future
• The real meaning behind “This day you’ll be with Me in paradise”

This episode invites you to revisit your origin, rediscover your identity, and reimagine the cross as the gateway back to paradise—and forward into new creation.

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