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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: Thank you. So one would have to admit, if they believe God himself could be contained in the womb of one of his one creations, then surely he could cause the life of one of his spirit creatures to do similarly. Thus, God could have used an angel if he so chose. Why did God not create another Adam as the ransom? The answer lies in the events that lead to Adam's death. Satan had challenged God's way of ruling. He said God's withholds valuable things from his creatures. Of Job, Satan said God buys our worship and we are such disloyal creatures that we wouldn't do so otherwise! Adam was created with the same ability as spirit creatures to do what God required. Perhaps creating another Adam might cause Satan and the angels to wonder whether God had made a "new and improved" man? But to have an existing being take on human flesh, live in the physical world and keep his integrity until his sacrificial death, would not meet the requirements of divine justice, but would satisfy the issues raised by Satan's challenges. Could God himself have accomplished this? No, for he is far superior to his creation and cannot sin. Any action by Satan against God directly would be laughable. His indirect tactic was shrewd, but isn't God's wisdom awesome. In one moment, he divised a plan to vindicate his rulership and redeem Adam's descendants from a desperate plight. Why Jesus, his first-born son? He loves his creatures that much! (John 3:16) But to Jesus credit, he was fond of what his father loves. (Prov 8:31-36) Can you see why God would have such great love for his loyal son, and have given him so much authority? |