Q: So when we get into heaven, will we have to literally eat of the tree of life to keep living forever, or is the tree of life a metaphorical object meaning we already have eternal life? A: In Genesis 2:9 and Genesis 3:22 we see that the tree of life seems to offer Adam and Eve a perpetual sustenance of continuous life. Then we see the tree of life again in Revelation 22:2 in Heaven. A good rule of thumb for interpreting scripture is to take it literally unless the context is obviously not literal. So could it be that we will literally eat of the tree of life in Heaven? Yes. Could it be that we will need … Continue reading →