In this lesson, we will study the similarities and disparities between Adam and Jesus.
Similarities
- Both sons of God. Lk 3:38, Lk 1:35
- Both have wives. Gen 2:22-24, Eph 5:30-32
- Both wives come forth from their flesh. Gen 2:21-22, Eph 5:30
- Both “die” to bring forth their wives. Gen 2:21, Eph 5:25
Disparities
- Adam was a living soul 1 Cor 15:45.
- Jesus a quickening spirit, 1 Cor 15:45.
- Adam was a natural man, 1 Cor 15:46.
- Jesus was a spiritual, 1 Cor 15:46.
- Adam was earthy, 1 Cor 15:47.
- Jesus was heavenly, 1 Cor 15:47.
- In Adam all die, 1 Cor 15:22.
- In Jesus shall all be made alive, 1 Cor 15:22.
- Through the offence of Adam many be dead, Rom 5:15. Through Adam death passed upon all men, Rom 5:12, Gen 5.
- Through the gift of Jesus many live, Ro 5:17.
- Through the offence of Adam many be dead, Rom 5:15. Through Adam death passed upon all men, Rom 5:12, Gen 5.
- Through the gift of Jesus many live, Ro 5:17.
In Adam we have condemnation; in Jesus was have justification, Rom 5:16, 18.
In Adam we are all sinners; in Christ we are righteous, Rom 5:19.
- Adam’s sin passed to the whole world, thus all die.
- Jesus’s death covered the sins of the whole world, 1 Jn 2:2. As a result, all may live, 1 Cor 15:22, 1 Tim 2:3-6. Jesus’s life passes to all those who believe, Jn 6:23, 1 Jn 5:12.
Death is in Adam. Life is in Jesus Christ.
To study the next lesson in this series, see Cain and Abel.