Subject: Did Adam die lost? |
Bible Note: What is most likely is that God called Abram (Genesis 12:1-2), who was most likely a polytheist, like the rest of his community, before God intervened. Abram's heart was far from the one, true God, just like all of ours are before being called. There is no evidence that Paul was the author of Hebrews, by the way. Most scholars believe otherwise, in fact. In any case, I don't think that the Hebrews 11 "hall of faith" should be considered an exhaustive list. We see that despite Adam's sin, and that God provided for him and for Eve (Genesis 3:21, for example). It isn't conclusive proof, but there is a sense of restoration after the rebellion. In any case, I don't think anyone could look at what was recorded about Adam in the biblical narrative and conclude that he is a shining example of faithfulness in his deeds. Abel does serve as much more of a clear example, from his faithful obedience, which is the point of Hebrews 11 -- that true faith displays itself in action (look at v. 6 for that point to be made). --Joe! |