5082 Adam, significance of
Dictionary of Bible Themes

Throughout the NT, Adam is seen as a real historical figure, from whom all humanity is descended and by whose sin all humanity is affected.

Acts 17:26

Adam as the original member of the human race

1 Corinthians 15:45-49

See also

Genesis 2:7
Luke 3:23-38

The genealogy of Jesus Christ is traced back to Adam.

Matthew 19:3-6

Adam's relationship with Eve

Adam as one flesh with Eve

See also

Genesis 2:24

pp Mk 10:2-9

1 Corinthians 6:16
Ephesians 5:31
1 Corinthians 11:3,8-12
1 Timothy 2:12-15

Adam as the head of Eve

Romans 5:19

The reality and results of Adam's sin

See also

Sin spread to all the human race

Genesis 4:3-16
Psalms 51:5
Proverbs 20:9
Romans 3:23
Romans 5:12

See also

Death was introduced into the world

Romans 5:14-17; 6:23
1 Corinthians 15:21-22
Romans 5:16,18

See also

Condemnation for the human race resulted

5004 human race & sin
5215 authority
5556 stewardship
5700 headship
5708 marriage
5959 submission
6023 sin, universality
Dictionary of Bible Themes
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