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NASB | Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of the offense of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:14 Yet death ruled [over mankind] from Adam to Moses [the Lawgiver], even over those who had not sinned as Adam did. Adam is a type of Him (Christ) who was to come [but in reverse--Adam brought destruction, Christ brought salvation]. [Gen 5:5; 7:22; Deut 34:5] |
Subject: How is Adam's sin different? |
Bible Note: I would go perhaps a little further, and add that Adam's sin was the most egregious ever committed in light of its horrendous consequences. As indicated, we inherited a condition that makes us prone to sin, as opposed to Adam's created condition - prone to avoid sin and perfectly capable of doing so. The second Adam was born in a like condition, free from sin and perfect like Adam. Could Jesus do what Adam failed to do, keep free from sin? Indeed! That he did, and under far more challenging circumstances. This leads to an interesting topic - the ransom. For what was a ransom required? What would prove a sufficient equivalent? Since Adam was perfect, born sinless, none of his offspring could now provide the ransom for the life he forfeited. (Psalm 49:7) 1 Cor 15: 21,22 states: "For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." God could have put Adam immediately to death and provided the ransom, the death of another perfect man, right then to fulfill his law of justice - eye for eye, tooth for tooth, (perfect) life for (perfect) life. Why then did he allow Adam to have go on living and produce offspring with his sinful wife? There must have been a purpose, some reason. This answers have profound meaning and impact on each of us. Jesus' life involves much more than our personal salvation, and so must our's. The sanctification of God's name was the first thing Jesus said to pray about. This explains why God has allowed the rebellious course of original father to continue for all these years. Even many of Adam's imperfect descendants have proved exemplary with God's spirit, proving Satan's challenge to Job false. We have the awesome privilege of helping to sanctify God's name and sovereignty. What greater meaning could our lives have! Knowing the truth about these matters also makes it understandable why only those exercising faith in the ransom will benefit by receiving the eternal life Adam was created to pass on to us. |
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