Grace Preserved: A World Without the Fall
If Adam and Eve had not tasted the fruit, the history of humanity would probably have taken a completely different course. Without the act of disobedience, humanity might have retained its original state of unity with God, continuous grace, and, in a sense, even immortality. In that case, people would have avoided the fundamental turning point that led to the loss of paradise, the onset of suffering, illnesses, and death, as well as a long struggle with the subsequent consequences of the fall.As noted in one of the sources, the violation of the commandment resulted in: “Led astray, thinking of immortality, they died and lost paradise, grace, glory, immortality, and God all at once” (source: link txt). Had this decisive choice not been made, the loss of these gifts, which define the entire history of human existence, might have been prevented.Thus, it can be assumed that humanity, by avoiding the original sin, could have lived in a state of harmonious coexistence with higher principles, free from the severe trials that became the foundation for all subsequent hardships. In other words, the course of human history would have radically changed—from the absence of a constant struggle with sin, suffering, and the need for redemption to the preservation of its original grace and harmony.Supporting citation(s):“Led astray, thinking of immortality, they died and lost paradise, grace, glory, immortality, and God. In the same way, you are misled and fall into similar misfortune, Christian.” (source: link txt)