Adam vs. Christ — How Are They Compared?
Adam vs. Christ — How Are They Compared? Adam, the first man, brought sin and death by disobedience; Christ, the last Adam, brings righteousness and life by obedience. Paul calls Christ the second Adam.
Key verse: Romans 5:18-19 (KJV)
Adam, the first man, brought sin and death by disobedience; Christ, the last Adam, brings righteousness and life by obedience. Paul calls Christ the second Adam.
Adam, the first man, brought sin and death by disobedience; Christ, the last Adam, brings righteousness and life by obedience. Paul calls Christ the second Adam.
"Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." — Romans 5:18-19 (KJV)
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Adam, the first man, brought sin and death by disobedience; Christ, the last Adam, brings righteousness and life by obedience. Paul calls Christ the second Adam.\n\nScripture sets out the truth plainly. Romans 5:18–19 declares: "Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." This is the anchor of the answer.\n\n1 Corinthians 15:22 confirms and broadens the picture: "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." When believers understand the distinction, confusion fades and obedience clarifies. Both ideas are grounded in God's character and meet ultimately in the person and work of Christ.
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"Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life."
"For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
"And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit."
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