5082 Adam, significance of
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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

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



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