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SUMMARY

This Bible Study traces humanity's journey from the fall in Eden through God's redemptive plan, showing how Adam's disobedience brought separation from God while Christ as the second Adam provides the path back. You'll discover why Jesus told Nicodemus that spiritual rebirth isn't optional but absolutely essential for entering God's kingdom, and how to respond in faith to receive this new life.

LESSON 2 - THE SOLUTION: CHRIST AS THE SECOND ADAM

Scripture Focus: Romans 5:12-21

Key Word Study: "Justification" (Greek: dikaiosis**)**

Dikaiosis means "the act of declaring righteous." It's a legal term indicating that God declares believers righteous based on Christ's perfect obedience, not their own works.

Theological Insight: Federal Headship

Paul presents Adam and Christ as "federal heads" representing all humanity:

  • Adam: Represents humanity in disobedience, bringing condemnation
  • Christ: Represents believers in obedience, bringing justification

This concept explains how one man's actions could affect all humanity.

Biblical Contrast

 First Adam                                      Second Adam (Christ) 

 Disobedience                                  Obedience

 Death entered                                 Life given  

 Condemnation                                Justification  

 Sin increased                                  Grace abounded

Discussion Questions

  1. How does understanding Christ as the "second Adam" help explain the gospel?
  2. What does it mean to "reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ" (v. 17)?