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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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The similarities are they are Individual men, their actions affected the whole race and one action was the key. The differences are, Adam brought about sin and Christ brought about salvation, Adam took only one sin and Jesus took all many/all the sins, and Adam’s actions caused definite condemnation and Jesus brought about the opportunity for salvation.
The significance shows have we as a person and are made in the image of Christ but we are not Christ and need his salvation for redemtion. -
They are both men whose choices deeply impacted the trajectory of mankind. Adam’s choice brought sin upon all mankind, thus separating humanity from God, breaking the fellowship they once had, condemning all due to our sinful nature. Jesus lived a sinless life, yet was willing to die a sinner’s death in order to provide atonement for our sin provides those who have faith in him a way to be reconciled to God and be forgiven. Adam set people on a course towards hell. Jesus Christ offers people the opportunity to escape hell and gives them new life in relationship with him.
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Adam and Christ were both individual men whose actions affected the whole human race. Adam’s sin caused the whole human race to sin and be condemned. Christ never sinned but He paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross. Christ’s victory over sin provides all who will believe in the Gospel, the opportunity for salvation.
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The comparison mainly shows the morality of man and the immorality of Christ. Even as a “man” walking on the Earth, Jesus remained without blemish. Adam, however, sinned and brought death. Jesus came to bring life.
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Adam and Jesus were both men. Adam disobeyed God and all of us were made sinners and Jesus obeyed God and all of us are made righteous in the eyes of God. Sin reigned in Adam and life reigns in Jesus.