Adam and Eve, at their creation, had a knowledge of the law of God; they were acquainted with its claims upon them; its precepts were written upon their hearts. When man fell by transgression the law was not changed, but a remedial system was established to bring him back to obedience. The promise of a Saviour was given, and sacrificial offerings pointing forward to the death of Christ as the great sin offering were established. But had the law of God never been transgressed, there would have been no death, and no need of a Saviour; consequently there would have been no need of sacrifices.

Da Adam og Eva blev skabt, havde de kendskab til Guds lov. De var bekendt med, hvad den krævede af dem. Dens forskrifter var skrevet i deres hjerte. Da mennesket faldt på grund af sin overtrædelse, blev loven ikke forandret, men der blev truffet foranstaltninger, for at det atter kunne blive lydigt. Der blev givet løfte om en frelser og påbudt ofringer, der pegede frem til Kristi, det store syndoffers, død. Men hvis Guds lov aldrig var blevet overtrådt, ville døden ikke have eksisteret, og der ville ikke have været brug for en frelser og som følge deraf heller ikke for ofringer.