Bible Verses About "What Is Federal Headship in the Bible"
Federal headship is the doctrine that Adam represented all humanity in his fall, and Christ represents all believers in His righteousness.
Federal headship is the doctrine that Adam represented all humanity in his fall, and Christ represents all believers in His righteousness.
"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 by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous." — Romans 5:18-19 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Federal Headship in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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 by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
"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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