Bible Biography: Adam

SCRIPTURE:  Genesis 2:19 - 5:5.

BIOGRAPHY:

Adam, the first man, was created about 4000 BC, in the image of God. As the first man, he was created on the sixth day out of the earth from which he received his name. He was placed in the Garden of Eden where food was provided for him without heavy toil. He named all the animals.

Finding no companionship in the animal kingdom God formed woman out of a rib of Adam. They lived for an indeterminate period in innocence in the garden where there was only one test of their free will - the tree of the knowledge of 'good and evil'.

Eventually the woman, beguiled by the devil utilizing the serpent, ate of the fruit of the tree. Adam, having to choose between God and the woman, chose the fallen woman causing sin to enter into mankind. Adam, the woman and the serpent were all judged with penalties being applied to them all.

SUMMARY:

Genesis 3:1-21.

a) Satan indwells a beautiful serpent (3:1).

b) He attempts to show that God is unfair (3:1).

c) The woman is confused and misconstrues the command of God (3:2-3).

d) Satan lies to the woman (3:4).

e) Satan appeals to the woman's pride (3:5).

f) The woman sins, and having tempted Adam, he disobeys God. (3:6-7).

g) Their nakedness immediately becomes apparent and they attempt to cover it with fig leaf clothes (3:7).

h) They attempt to hide from God (3:8).

i) God makes the first approach of seeking out fallen man (3:9-10).

j) Man and woman each try to blame others for their sin (3:11-13).

k) The serpent is judged (3:14).

l) The first gospel message (3:15).

m) The woman's penalty (3:16).

n) The man's penalty (3:17-19).

o) The man is told he will eventually die (3:19).

p) God provides man with a coat of skins (3:21).

LIFE LESSONS:

a) Satan can use many devices to deceive man (Genesis 3:l; Revelation 20:7-10)

b) Knowledge of the Bible is essential to combat the wiles of the devil.

c) Lies and pride are two of the greatest sins (Proverbs 6:16-19).

d) Other believers who are out of fellowship can cause us to fall into sin (1 Corinthians 5:6).

e) Human good (using our own works - fig leaves - to cover up sins) is not acceptable to God. The appearance of respectability does not necessarily reflect fellowship with God (Matthew 7:21-23).

f) God always seeks out those who are lost (Luke 19:10).

g) Sinful man will blame others or his environment for his condition rather than face his sin (1 Kings 18:17-18).

h) God always provides grace before judgment (Romans 6:14).

i) The gospel message is given. Salvation is for mankind, not for animals or Satan (Psalm 49:12; Revelation 20:10).

j) The penalties on individuals are tailored for the individual. The woman who tried to rule over the man is herself ruled over (Proverbs 24:12).

k) God provides a blood sacrifice to provide clothes of skin. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22).

Study courtesy of the Evangelical Bible College Of Western Australia