Adam and Jesus Christ
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· 3 viewsPaul 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.
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The contrast between the first and second Adam
The contrast between the first and second Adam
Ro 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
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 a living being; Jesus Christ is a life-giving being
45 So is daar ook geskrywe: Die eerste mens, Adam, het ’n lewende siel geword; die laaste Adam ’n lewendmakende Gees.
Adam was natural, Jesus Christ is spiritual
Adam was natural, Jesus Christ is spiritual
46 Die geestelike ewenwel is nie eerste nie, maar die natuurlike; daarna die geestelike.
Adam was earthly, Jesus Christ is heavenly
Adam was earthly, Jesus Christ is heavenly
47 Die eerste mens was uit die aarde aards, die tweede mens is die Here uit die hemel.
The contrast in the consequences of the actions of the first Adam and the second Adam
The contrast in the consequences of the actions of the first Adam and the second Adam
Adam brought death, Jesus Christ brings life
Adam brought death, Jesus Christ brings life
Ro 5:15; Ro 5:17; 1 Co 15:21–23
Adam brought judgment, Jesus Christ brings justification
Adam brought judgment, Jesus Christ brings justification
Ro 5:16; Ro 5:18–19
The assurance this doctrine brings
The assurance this doctrine brings
48 Soos die aardse mens was, so is ook die aardse mense; en soos die hemelse mens is, so is ook die hemelse mense.
49 En soos ons die beeld van die aardse gedra het, so sal ons ook die beeld van die hemelse dra.
See also Php 3:20–21