Genesis shows the entrance of sin with intimation of redemption. Exodus expands the view of redemption. Till we are introduced to God as redeemer, we never know Him. To know Him merely in creation, is now but idolatry. True, we find traces of the Garden everywhere, but to look at creation now as worthy of God—how mistaken! There is a disturbing fire at work, of which God is not the source.
Faith is the answer to God's redemption, as light to His creation. What is grace? God's making provision for our condition as sinners. Eden was God's provision for our innocence. He cannot give us back the Garden, but faith entertains His new, His unspeakably precious, gift.
Adam walked up and down Eden in freedom; it was his obedience to enjoy. And so with us. Adam had no more title to the Garden than I have to Christ. The Israelites pleaded the blood outside, and went within to feast, not going outside every moment to see the blood. This is as perfect as Adam's enjoyment of Eden, because God provides for both conditions.