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NASB | 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since by a man came death, by a man also came the resurrection of the dead. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 15:21 For since [it was] by a man that death came [into the world], it is also by a Man that the resurrection of the dead has come. |
Subject: The ransom - God or man? |
Bible Note: You correctly say: "Your understanding of God's justice and what Scripture actually says about God's justice may be two different things." Of course, you wouldn't exclude yourself from this truism. Thus, we seek as for hidden treasure to gain the very knowledge of God that He promises to truthseekers. The power of reason cannot be avoided, though it might seem convenient. You probably can think of an example of someone that has absolutely believed he was following the correct interpretation of the Bible as he carried out some ungodly act. Not only can one look at a verse and misinterpret it, he can fail to see the obvious that is not directly stated. In addition, the Bible does not contradict itself. For instance, the Ex 21:30 mentions the death may be redeemed for a price, but Psalm 49:7,8 says no one can redeem a even a brother, the price is too high. Reason tells us the first verse relates to a temporary solution while the latter is speaking of our eternal redemption. I'm trying to reason on why the Scriptures say “The first man Adam became a living soul.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit." Jesus resembled Adam before his downfall. (Rom 5:14) Created in God's image and likeness, he perfectly reflecting God's glory, to a far greater extent than is possible for God's other physical creations. This man was to be our "eternal father." Most people do not grasp, because their teachers ignore, the superiority of Adam to us as his defective progeny. In so doing, they overlook the purposeful God of the Bible and the marvelous hope made possible by the ransom. Many even teach that Adam repented and reigns in heaven with Jesus! Show me the Scriptural support for that. |