When God created Adam in the garden, he was a unique creation. Never before had there been a human. Never before had there been a creation that was told to maintain other parts of God's creation. And, never before had there ever been a creature that had his mate created from part of his body.
He was the first being ever created with a living soul.
Genesis 2:7- And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Adam is the reason humanity is the way it is. He was the only creature that brought damnation to the entire creation. Of course, Satan had already rebelled, but his pride only affected himself. Adam's sin, however, plunged the whole of the universe into a sinful, fallen state.
Romans 5:12- Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Romans 8:22- For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
Adam chose to sin in the garden of Eden, and because we are born from his fallen being, we, too, are sinful creatures. Just as Adam and Eve had to have an innocent lamb die to cover their sins, so we, too, had to have an innocent Lamb die for our sins.
I Corinthians 15:54- And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.
After about four thousand years, God sent another very unique creation into the world. Jesus was different from any creation that had been before. He was God Almighty in a human body. He was sent for one purpose- to redeem the human race. And, through him a multitude of new creations come forth.
II Corinthians 5:17- Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Jesus faced the same temptations that Adam faced. But, where Adam failed, Jesus prevailed.
I John 2:16- For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
Eve was the first to eat the fruit. Eve saw that the fruit was good for food- the lust of the flesh. Eve saw that it was pleasant to look at- the lust of the eyes. And, Eve saw that it could make her wise- the pride of life.
Adam faced these same three tests, though for him they were a bit different. Adam
deeply loved his wife and didn't want to live without her- the lust of the flesh. Adam understood if he didn't eat the fruit that he could potentially lose his life with Eve forever- the lust of the eyes. And, Adam deemed the punishment of the fruit worth more than obedience to God- the pride of life.
Hebrews 4:15- For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Jesus faced these same three temptations when the devil stood before Him on the mountain after He had fasted for those 40 days and 40 nights. Satan told Him to turn the stones into bread- the lust of the flesh. Satan showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and offered them to Him- the lust of the eyes. Satan taunted Him to throw Himself off the temple and allow the angels to keep Him from harm thus proving to mankind that He was the Messiah- the pride of life.
Romans 5:18-19- Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
Because of Adam's disobedience we have been cursed. However, because of Jesus Christ's obedience to God by His death on the cross, we have an opportunity to be made righteous.
Just like Adam, you have a choice- disobedience unto death or obedience unto righteousness.
You see, you had no choice to be born a sinner. That was passed from Adam and Eve down to you. It is a part of your creation, genetically bound inside you.
Romans 3:23- For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
The punishment that was placed on Adam was death. And that punishment followed his mutated DNA down to you. You will die one day. Your body will go into the ground. But, you are given the choice as to where your soul will go.
Romans 6:23- For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The gift of God is the pardon for your sin. It is the adoption into His family. It is eternity for the soul in heaven.
Romans 10:9-10,13- That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
When you acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. And you believe that Jesus is the Son of God who came to earth to die for your sins, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day proving that He is God who triumphs over sin and death. Then all you must do is confess to Him that you believe and ask Him to forgive you of your sin and apply the blood He shed on Calvary as payment for your sin debt.
John 3:17- For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
God didn't force Adam to obey. He won't force you to accept His offer. It is a choice that you must make. Will you follow the first Adam into death? Or, will you follow Jesus Christ into everlasting life?
John 3:16- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Deuteronomy 30:19- I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
What choice do you make?
