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What similarities and differences does Paul point out between Adam and Jesus Christ? (Recall Romans 5:12-21.) What is the significance of these observations?
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Similarities: both men, affected the entire human race Differences: Adam-original sin and Jesus-atoning death; Adam’s action led to sin and Jesus’ action leads to salvation; Adam had one sin and Jesus carried all sins
The significance: no matter where we’re at in life, who we are, or what we’ve done—we all need JESUS for salvation and redemption.
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First man Adam caused sin to enter in us, the last man Jesus Christ who knew no sin, sacrificed His life to redeem us from sin and death, etc.
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Both were individual men, with one particular action that would influence those that would follow. However, Adam’s action led to sin, whereas Christ’s action led to salvation. Adam’s action was one sin, but ours are many. We are all heirs of Adam, punishable by death, but through Christ have a choice of eternal life through the acceptance of salvation.
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Similarities: Adam and Jesus are individuals in human history. Both acted in ways that drastically affected the course of mankind. In fact, one action from each was sufficient to bring about irreversible change – Adam’s sin plunged mankind into sin; Jesus’ atoning death opened an escape for mankind out of sin.
Differences: Adam’s action had deadly consequences for mankind; Jesus’ action had life-giving consequences. Adam’s action involved one sin; Jesus’ atonement catered for all sins of all men at all times. Not of humanity automatically inherited the consequences of Adam’s sin, i.e. condemnation and death. But men are not automatically saved through Jesus – each man has to choose to receive the free gift of eternal life offered to him.
#Romans
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The similarities between Adam and Jesus Christ are that they were both individual men whose actions affected a whole race of people and had one act that was key to their stories. The difference between them are that Adam’s action brought about sin and Jesus’ action brought about salvation. The one sin of Adam caused sin to enter the world, but Jesus died on the cross for the sins of many. The act of Adam brought about condemnation, but the act of Jesus brought about salvation. These differences are significant because some refer to Jesus as the second Adam.