The Last Adam

So also it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living soul.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit. 1st Corinthians 15:45 The Apostle Paul wrote these words about Jesus, in the context of the Resurrection. In what way has Jesus become the "last Adam"? The Greek word translated "last" is eschatos (ἔσχατος - …

Wonderful Counselor

For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 We have seen that the 'Mighty God' is also an 'Everlasting Father', and a 'Prince of Peace'. In …

Regeneration & Conversion

C. Regeneration and Conversion 1. Regeneration (also known as the new birth) is that grace in which the Holy Spirit brings a sinner from spiritual death to spiritual life, takes away his old heart and old spirit, implants within him a new heart and a new spirit, and indwells him. He is made a new …