𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗠 𝗔𝗗𝗔𝗠 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧

FROM ADAM TO CHRIST

Two Realities. One Choice. An Identity Changed by the Cross

1 Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:12

INTRODUCTION

Every human being lives in one of two spiritual locations:
In Adam or In Christ.

This is not about religion, behavior, or effort — it is about identity. The Bible, when rightly divided, teaches that Adam represents the old creation, while Christ represents the new creation revealed most clearly through the apostle Paul. The cross is the dividing line.

① THE ADAMIC ORIGIN

Romans 5:12

A. Birth — Natural Generation
John 3:6 — Born of the flesh.

B. Bondage — Sin Inherited
Psalm 51:5

C. Brokenness — Fallen Nature
Ephesians 2:1

② THE ADAMIC OFFENSE

Romans 5:18

A. Disobedience — One Act
Genesis 3:6

B. Death — Immediate and Universal
Romans 6:23

C. Dominion — Sin Reigned
Romans 5:14

③ THE ADAMIC OUTCOME

1 Corinthians 15:22a

A. Condemnation — Legal Guilt
Romans 3:19

B. Corruption — Moral Ruin
Jeremiah 17:9

C. Separation — From God
Isaiah 59:2

④ THE CHRISTLY APPEARANCE

Romans 5:15

A. Last Adam — New Head
1 Corinthians 15:45

B. Lamb — Sin Bearer
John 1:29

C. Lord — Risen Victor
Romans 6:9

⑤ THE CROSSLY ACHIEVEMENT

2 Corinthians 5:21

A. Substitution — Christ for Sinners
Isaiah 53:6

B. Satisfaction — Wrath Paid
Romans 3:25

C. Sufficiency — Finished Work
John 19:30

⑥ THE CONVERSIONAL ACCESS

Ephesians 2:8–9

A. Faith — Not Works
Romans 4:5

B. Grace — Free Gift
Romans 6:23

C. Gospel — Believed, Not Earned
1 Corinthians 15:1–4

⑦ THE CHRISTLY POSITION

Romans 8:1

A. Justified — Declared Righteous
Romans 5:1

B. Accepted — In the Beloved
Ephesians 1:6

C. Secure — No Condemnation
Romans 8:38–39

⑧ THE CREATIONAL TRANSFORMATION

2 Corinthians 5:17

A. New Creation — Not Repaired
Galatians 6:15

B. New Identity — In Christ
Colossians 3:3

C. New Life — Spirit-Indwelt
Romans 8:10

⑨ THE CONSUMMATED DESTINY

Ephesians 2:7

A. Eternal Life — Possessed Now
1 John 5:11–12

B. Heavenly Position — Future Glory
Philippians 3:20

C. Ultimate Victory — Resurrection
1 Corinthians 15:52–54

CONCLUSION

You are not saved by trying to improve Adam —
You are saved by being placed into Christ.

Adam brings death.
Christ brings life.
The cross made the transfer possible.

CALL TO ACTION

Leave Adam — trust Christ
Rest in grace, not works
Live from your new identity

“For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:22

FINAL THOUGHTS

Adam explains the problem
Christ provides the solution
The cross changes identity
Grace settles salvation
Being “in Christ” is everything

Don’t stay where you were born — live where you were reborn.