What does the Bible say about Adam's ability to stand or fall?
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The Bible indicates that Adam was created with a purpose but ultimately fell, demonstrating humanity's inability to stand without divine grace.
The discussion about Adam's ability to stand or fall critically examines the implications of his creation and the nature of God's purpose. The Scriptures teach that God created man with intention, as seen in passages such as Genesis 1:26-27, affirming that man is the pinnacle of creation. However, Adam's fall illustrates that while he had the ability to stand, he was not free from the liability to fall. This contradiction reveals humanity's inherited depravity, solidified by the fall, emphasizing the necessity of divine grace for salvation (Romans 5:12). Ultimately, Adam's fall signifies the universal condition of sin and death inherited by all (Romans 3:23).
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