Adam: First and the Last
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Overview
Is the Adam we read about in Genesis a real man or a myth? Many contemporary theologians, seminary professors, and even pastors now teach that Adam is a mere myth, fable, or figurative character. In Adam: First and the Last, Simon Turpin challenges this heresy, reveals its evolutionary roots, and addresses the repercussions of such beliefs on the Gospel message. Salvation in Christ alone, requires faith in God’s creation of the First Adam and redemption through the Last Adam, Jesus Christ. Find the tools needed to counter these false teachings and remain grounded in the authority of the Bible in Turpin’s Christian apologetic resource: Adam: First and the Last.
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Product Details
SKU | M345-2 |
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Manufacturer | Master Books |
Weight (in lbs) | 1.00 |
Title | Adam: First and the Last |
ISBN 13 | 9781683443452 |
Contributors | Simon Turpin |
Binding | Paperback |
Page Count | 248 |
Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
Dimensions (in inches) | 6 x 9 |
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Are you prepared to defend the biblical account of Adam as a living man formed by God? Many theologians, pastors, and philosophers now teach that the Adam we find in Genesis was a myth, story, or parable. In Adam: First and the Last, Simon Turpin – Ex. Director of Answers in Genesis, UK/ Europe, reveals why understanding Adam to have been the first man created is critical for a consistent theological understanding of the biblical message of creation, the fall, and redemption.
“If you deny the ‘First Adam,’ not only do you deny the sufficiency of Scripture and undermine its authority, but you ultimately attack the life, teaching, and person of the ‘Last Adam,’ our Lord Jesus Christ.” Ken Ham, CEO of The Ark Encounter, Creation Museum, & Answers in Genesis
The very teachings of Jesus regarding creation and the flood are being attacked on the basis that, because of His human nature, there was error in some of His teaching. The theory of biological evolution, though lacking evidence, is why many reject Adam as a historical individual or see him as anything other than the originating head of the human race.
The church is facing a crisis because too few of her people and leaders understand the consequences of combining the Bible and evolution. Sadly today, more and more evangelical Christian scholars are having to redefine passages of Scripture because they have adopted the idea of evolution and millions of years into their thinking. These questions may be the biggest doctrinal issues facing our generation, and the church’s attitude toward them could be a defining moment in Christianity.
Adam: First and the Last will prepare you, your family, and your church to stand against today’s false teachers and strengthen your faith in the infallible Word of God. Turpin offers a true biblical apologetic that will be used for decades and even centuries to help the Body of Christ hold fast to their confession of faith without wavering (Hebrews 10:23).
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Adam, Who Art Thou?
- 2. Genesis 1: In the Space of Six Days
- 3. Genesis 2: Defending the Supernatural Creation of Adam
- 4. Genesis 3: In Adam's Fall We Sinned All
- 5. The First Adam: The History of Adam's Descendants
- 6. The First Adam: Science and the Origin of Mankind
- 7. The First Adam: Original Sin - How Original Is It?
- 8. The Last Adam: His Humanity
- 9. The Last Adam: His Deity
- 10. The Last Adam: His View of Scripture
- 11. The Last Adam: His Life-Giving Resurrection
- 12. The Last Adam: The Gospel Begins in Creation
Customer Reviews
“If we cannot be certain of the beginning, why would we be certain about what the Scriptures teach elsewhere?”
That is the basis of this book as it takes you through the arguments that go against a literal Creation and literal Adam and then proceeds to guide you through an in-depth look of Genesis 1-2 as it defends a six-day Creation as well as the creation of Adam, followed by a look at Genesis 3 and the Fall of man.
Topics following include the history of Adam’s descendants, the origin of mankind versus the evolution of mankind, and the doctrine of original sin. The book finishes with the Last Adam, focusing on Jesus’ humanity, deity, and view of Scripture, ending with the ultimate message that the Gospel does not start at the Cross & resurrection of Jesus Christ, it begins at Creation and the Fall.
I found this to be an excellent, deep book that is so important to read not just to deepen your own understanding of the subject matter, but also to be able to defend your faith today. I think it is a must read for all.
This was very well written. It was very engaging. It helped me to understand further how much the Old and New Testament support each other.
Besides just looking at Genesis, there is a great deal here about the deity and humanity of Jesus, the truthfulness of His words, the relation of the gospel to all other world religions (and the history of how they started), and many other like topics. I appreciate how the author dives into the original language in the texts and relates them to other passages to gain a fuller understanding. While fairly in-depth in itself, this book holds potential to be a tremendous springboard for further study with many Scripture references throughout, and extensive notes and sources at the end of each chapter.
I think this quote summarizes the main points of the book very well:
“Those who reject a historical Adam or reinterpret him as something other than the first man God created, do so because they have elevated the wisdom of men over the revelation of God. However, Paul reminded the Corinthian church that human wisdom cannot benefit us before God, as He rejects all that rests on human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:20–25, 3:19). Instead, Paul reminded them that Christ, who is the wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24; cf. Colossians 2:3), is far superior to that of any philosophy. The wisdom of the Greeks could not recognize the most profound wisdom of all when they were challenged with it. The truth of the creation of the first man, Adam, embodies true wisdom — the wisdom of God, not the wisdom of the age.”