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Study 05 of 19

The Two Humanities—1

Adam and Christ are the representative heads of two human histories.

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

Synopsis

In chapter 5, Sequeira examines the two humanities—1 within the larger question of Christ’s humanity and the everlasting gospel. Fallen humanity in Adam and redeemed humanity in Christ. It brought humanity into the realm of sin, condemnation, and death. His righteous history provides justification and life in place of Adam’s condemnation. Each stands as a representative head whose history affects the human family. 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

  • Fallen humanity in Adam and redeemed humanity in Christ.
  • It brought humanity into the realm of sin, condemnation, and death.
  • His righteous history provides justification and life in place of Adam’s condemnation.
  • Each stands as a representative head whose history affects the human family.
  • Grace abounds beyond sin and establishes a new life rather than merely repeating the old history.
  • A universal redemptive provision does not mean every person finally accepts the gift.

Key texts

  • Romans 5:12–21
  • 1 Corinthians 15:21–22
  • 1 Corinthians 15:45–49

Chapter reading

Chapter 5 · Read this chapter

    Put it into practice

    • Read chapter 5 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 are the two humanities compared in this chapter?

    2. Doctrinal Clarity

      2. How does Adam’s disobedience affect the human family?

    3. Contrast

      3. How does Christ’s obedience answer Adam’s failure?

    4. Comprehension

      4. Why does the author describe the two Adams corporately?

    5. Doctrinal Clarity

      5. What makes Christ’s gift greater than Adam’s offence?

    6. Application

      6. Why must the two-Adam teaching not be confused with universalism?

    7. Scripture

      7. Read Romans 5:12–21. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on the two humanities—1? 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 two humanities—1? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    9. Scripture

      9. Read 1 Corinthians 15:45–49. What does this passage contribute to the chapter’s teaching on the two humanities—1? Cite a specific phrase and explain its context.

    10. Application

      10. How would you explain this truth to a discouraged church member: Fallen humanity in Adam and redeemed humanity in Christ.?

    11. Application

      11. What mistaken conclusion should you avoid when applying this chapter’s teaching: Grace abounds beyond sin and establishes a new life rather than merely repeating the old history.?

    12. Application

      12. Name one change in your prayer, Bible study, or ministry that follows from this principle: A universal redemptive provision does not mean every person finally accepts the gift.