Christ is called the second Adam as He fulfills the role of a new representative for humanity, offering redemption through His obedience.
The title 'second Adam' refers to Jesus Christ as the solution to the problem introduced by the first Adam's sin. While the first Adam brought sin and death into the world through his disobedience, Christ, as the second Adam, brings salvation and life through His obedience. Romans 5:12-21 contrasts the acts of the two Adams, illustrating that while death came through one man, grace and righteousness are offered through Jesus Christ, who serves as a new head for a new humanity. This doctrine is fundamental to understanding the redemptive plan of God for His people.
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