I agree about 'tree of life and Adam expelled to prevent his eating from' is weird, and it's something that I've put aside to return to a few times, wondering if I can gain any insight. What you say about preventing him being spiritually dead, yet immortal, feels like it's getting somewhere. Adam is supposed to be a special case, created perfect, not deceived, and a mass-murderer of all his descendants. So he's not supposed to be resurrected, having abundantly had his chance. He actually chose death, so deserves to stay dead, according to this line of thought. I think this describes Satan too, who is immortal? [I refuse to look up anything else today.] I'm pretty sure Satan is not supposed to get another chance, but don't know if he will be non-existent? or just imprisoned forever? I don't think even he will be consciously tortured for eternity, nor do I want that for him or anyone. I still think immortal means "can't die" and that Adam never was immortal.