Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5070 Individuals in OT and NT » 5080 Adam » 5083 Adam, and Jesus Christ Paul presents Jesus Christ as both the last Adam, succeeding where the first Adam failed, and the second man, standing at the head of a new humanity. The contrast between the first and second Adam Romans 5:14 By his sin Adam brought universal misery on humanity. In this he is the foreshadower and prototype of Jesus Christ, who through his righteous act brings the universal hope of redemption. The contrast in nature of the first Adam and the second Adam Adam was a living being; Jesus Christ is a life-giving being Adam was natural, Jesus Christ is spiritual Adam was earthly, Jesus Christ is heavenly The contrast in the consequences of the actions of the first Adam and the second Adam Adam brought death, Jesus Christ brings life Romans 5:15,17; 1 Corinthians 15:21-23 Adam brought judgment, Jesus Christ brings justification Romans 5:16,18-19 The assurance this doctrine brings 1 Corinthians 15:48-49 See also Philippians 3:20-21 See also
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