Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5070 Individuals in OT and NT » 5080 Adam » 5082 Adam, significance of 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. Adam as the original member of the human race Acts 17:26; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 See also Genesis 2:7; Luke 3:23-38 The genealogy of Jesus Christ is traced back to Adam. Adam's relationship with Eve Adam as one flesh with Eve Matthew 19:3-6 pp Mark 10:2-9 See also Genesis 2:24; 1 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 5:31 Adam as the head of Eve 1 Corinthians 11:3,8-12; 1 Timothy 2:12-15 The reality and results of Adam's sin Sin spread to all the human race Romans 5:19 See also Genesis 4:3-16; Psalm 51:5; Proverbs 20:9; Romans 3:23 Death was introduced into the world Romans 5:12 See also Romans 5:14-17; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 Condemnation for the human race resulted Romans 5:16,18 See also
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