Ruined by Adam Rescued by Jesus

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Ruined by AdamRescued by Jesus

• Romans 512-21
• 1 Corinthians 1521-22

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Ruined by Adam Rescued by Jesus

• People who have influenced human history
• The two most influential people

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I. The Personal History Of These Two Men
Gen 3,Matt 4

• Adam
• From the earth
• Innocent
• Free will
• Tested by God
• Ideal environment
• Physically strong
• Help available
• Temped through 3rd person
• Tempted once
• Chose to reject God

• Jesus
• From heaven
• Innocent
• Free will
• Tested by God
• Worst possible environment
• At limit of physical endurance
• Completely alone
• Faced Satan directly
• Tempted repeatedly
• Chose to obey God

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II. How The Failure And Success Of These Two
Men Affect Us

• 1 Corinthians 1521-22 Romans 512-21
• What the solidarity of the human race means

• Results of Adam Decision
• Sin death entered world
• All became sinners
• All separated from God
• All judged guilty
• All condemned to death
• All died physically spiritually
• All enslaved by sin

• Results of Jesus Decision
• Life hope entered world
• All able to become righteous
• All able to be reconciled
• All able to be declared innocent
• All receive everlasting life
• All able to be resurrected
• All able to resist sin

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III. Which Man Do You Want To Be Influential
In Your Life?

• Adam who ruined so many people
• Jesus who can rescue anyone who trust Him

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Adam (Our Representative)
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Jesus (Our Representative)
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Which side of the wall do we want to live on?