Q16. Did all people fall when Adam first sinned?
Yes. God made the covenant with Adam not only for himself but for all his descendants. So all people sinned in Adam and fell with him in his first sin.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Romans 5:12
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.”
1 Corinthians 15:21–22
“For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.”
Parent Guide
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Discussion Questions
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Did only Adam and Eve suffer from Adam's sin, or did everyone?
- 2
Why is it fair for all people to be counted in Adam's sin?
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How does knowing about Adam's sin help you understand why the world has so many problems?
Illustration
When a team captain makes a decision in a game, the whole team lives with the result. Adam was the head of all people. When he sinned, the whole human family fell with him. We were all part of that team.
Application
The next time you notice something wrong in the world, like someone being unkind or something breaking, remember that this brokenness goes all the way back to Adam's fall. Ask God to help you long for the day when Christ will set all things right.