Adam

Adam is the first man created by God, and his fall in Eden establishes the Bible’s pattern of sin, judgment, and the need for redemption.

Male

Old Testament

Primeval (Genesis 1–11)

Intermediate

Why Study This Person?

The opening chapters of Genesis present Adam as the first man, created by God and placed in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 1–3). His role as representative of humanity becomes central when he disobeys God, bringing sin and death into the world. Adam’s account shapes the entire biblical understanding of human nature, responsibility, and the need for redemption.

Paul later contrasts Adam with Christ (Romans 5), showing his lasting theological importance. Studying Adam supports reflection on obedience, temptation, responsibility, and the origins of human brokenness.

Trace the Life of

Adam

in Scripture

First Appearance

Genesis 2:7

Key Passage

Genesis 3:1-7

Adam and Eve disobey God by eating from the forbidden tree. This act introduces sin, death, and separation from God into human history.

Christ Connection

Adam represents humanity in its fall into sin. Christ is presented in the New Testament as the “last Adam,” who brings life and restoration where the first Adam brought death.

Final Appearance

Genesis 5:5

Genesis 2:15-17; Romans 5:12-19; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; 1 Corinthians 15:45

Genesis records Adam's original responsibility in the garden, while the New Testament explains Adam's theological significance. Paul contrasts Adam's disobedience with Christ's obedience, presenting Jesus as the "last Adam."

Other Places in Scripture That Mention

Adam

How to Study

This Person

As you read the passages connected to this person, look for patterns in how they respond to God and how their life fits into the larger story of Scripture.