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