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Study 18 of 19

The Fall and Restoration of Man

Christ reverses the ruin of Adam through full and complete redemption.

Hands-free narration of this study — good for the car.

Synopsis

In chapter 18, Sequeira examines the fall and restoration of man within the larger question of Christ’s humanity and the everlasting gospel. Justification, sanctification, and glorification. It brought alienation, slavery to sin, condemnation, and mortality. In the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Every gift of redemption rests on what God accomplished in Him. The study invites the reader to test the author’s argument with Scripture and apply it without losing either Christ’s sinlessness or the priority of grace.

Key points

  • Justification, sanctification, and glorification.
  • It brought alienation, slavery to sin, condemnation, and mortality.
  • In the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
  • Every gift of redemption rests on what God accomplished in Him.
  • It removes mortality and corruption that believers still bear now.
  • It begins with Christ’s completed provision and continues through faith and the Spirit.

Key texts

  • Romans 5:12–21
  • 1 Corinthians 15:21–22
  • Romans 8:23

Chapter reading

Chapter 18 · Read this chapter

    Put it into practice

    • Read chapter 18 before answering and compare the argument with Romans 5:12–21.
    • Write your own explanation before revealing the model answer.
    • Discuss one practical implication with your study group and pray for a Christ-centered response.
    1. Comprehension

      1. What threefold salvation does the chapter connect with Christ’s history?

    2. Doctrinal Clarity

      2. How did Adam’s fall damage the human family?

    3. Contrast

      3. Where is the foundation of humanity’s restoration found?

    4. Comprehension

      4. Why does the author say no saving benefit lies outside Christ?

    5. Doctrinal Clarity

      5. How does future bodily redemption complete the hope of salvation?

    6. Application

      6. What prevents the restoration message from becoming human self-repair?

    7. Scripture

      7. Read Romans 5:12–21. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on the fall and restoration of man? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    8. Scripture

      8. Read 1 Corinthians 15:21–22. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on the fall and restoration of man? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    9. Scripture

      9. Read Romans 8:23. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on the fall and restoration of man? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    10. Application

      10. How would you explain this truth to a discouraged church member: Justification, sanctification, and glorification.?

    11. Application

      11. What mistaken conclusion should you avoid when applying this chapter’s teaching: It removes mortality and corruption that believers still bear now.?

    12. Application

      12. Name one change in your prayer, Bible study, or ministry that follows from this principle: It begins with Christ’s completed provision and continues through faith and the Spirit.