The Bible declares that after Adam ate from the tree of knowledge, it was necessary to bar him from eating of the tree of life. God therefore kicked Adam and his posterity out of the garden never to return, guarding it with Cherubim — specifically so they would not eat of the food growing on the tree of life.
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One of The Great Metaphors: The Tree of Life
But God had planted a special tree in the garden of Eden: the tree of life. This tree was different than all the other trees because it was said to be the wellspring of eternal life.
After man fell, God sent angels to guard the garden so man could not eat from this tree and live eternally in their state of sin.
But God had another plan to bring everlasting life to the first couple and their future progeny (even those who believe today).