The Bible uses trees to illuminate many truths. It begins with the story of the Garden, after God had created man, Adam. He is forbidden by God to eat of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. He eats of the tree, along with Eve, and is banished from the Garden. Also mentioned in this account is the tree of life. Eating from this tree gives one eternal life. However, scripture is clear that only those who trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and thus are cleansed by the blood of Jesus from their sins will have access to the tree of life.
Revelation 22:14 says, “Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter the city by the gates.” Only those who have been cleansed by the blood and sacrifice of Jesus will be able to enter heaven’s gates. These people have been granted access to the tree of life and will live forever in the presence of the Most High God.
Reluctant Retiree 