Task 1 - The image of Christ as ‘Second Adam’ depends on a comparison between the consequences of his life and actions with the results

of the first Adam’s life and actions. Fill in the table below documenting the differences between the two.

(Think about their relationship to God, use of free will, choices and faith.)

• First ‘Adam’ • Second Adam –Jesus Christ

Alienation

Disobeys God

Tempted

Free will – chose to disobey

Sinful

Human condition

Expelled from paradise

Death

Lack of faith /trust in God

Salvation

Obeys God

Tempted

Free will – chooses to obey

Sinless

Atonement

With God in paradise

Eternal life

Faith /trust in God

‘First Adam’ in Eden ‘Second Adam’ – Jesus Christ

Adam sinned Jesus was perfect

Adam was tempted by the serpent – and caved in

Jesus was tempted by Satan – but resisted

Adam disobeyed God Jesus was obedient to the Father

Through Adam death entered the world

Through Jesus eternal life can be gained

Adam failed to be a perfect role model

Jesus models to mankind how we should live

Descendants of Adam are under a curse

Believers in Jesus are no longer under the curse

Through Adam sin entered the world

Through Jesus comes forgiveness of sins

Through Adam we are born into sin

Through Jesus we can be reborn into new life

The Death of Jesus

Explained through images, analogies, similes and metaphors, none of which on their own give a full explanation of the significance and meaning of his death.

Physical and spiritual understanding of Resurrection• Resurrection is a gift from God.

Theologians have debated over what form the resurrected body will take but all believe that there will be eternal life with God for the faithful.

• Much of the discussion hinges on the understanding of Jesus’ resurrection and whether it should be understood in physical, spiritual or other terms.

Jesus’ resurrection

• Resurrection as physical fact• The gospels all report an empty tomb

on Easter morning. Mary Magdalene saw the risen Lord in the garden and the disciples saw him, spoke with him and ate with him.

• The meaning of the resurrection requires a physical resurrection; otherwise Christians would have used different categories of life after death for their reflections.’ NT Wright

Resurrection of spirit

• The resurrection is a different sort of existence from an earthly resuscitated body. Resurrection experiences are Christ’s spirit, which survived death, communicating with the disciples. The disciples’ very real experiences led to physical interpretations of resurrection.

Resurrection beyond historical analysis

• Karl Barth argued that the resurrection was not the sort of event that could be studied by historical enquiry. He saw that the empty tomb proved that the resurrection was not just a spiritual event, but this did not mean that the precise way a corpse was or was not brought back to life was the central issue either.

• Rather, the New Testament emphasises that the response required to the event was one of faith. Faith in resurrection rather than its historical details is what is most important.

• Whatever the nature of the resurrection, as an event it anticipates the resurrection at the end of time and brings forward into history both that resurrection and the full and final revelation of God.

Atonement Analogies

•A battle – victory over evil•An example – of self-sacrifice•A sacrifice – for sin•A ransom – to set us free•A substitute – in our place

A battle – victory over evilBut evil still exists today?

Jesus’ death was like D-Day (decisive moment that made victory certain). V-Day (official victory day) still to come.

An example – of self-sacrificeBut surely we are not

meant to sacrifice ourselves like Jesus did?

We should live our lives sacrificially by putting others before ourselves. (In most cases this will not lead to death!)

A sacrifice – for sinBut isn’t sacrificing animals and people barbaric?

So are the consequences of sin; and Jesus death was the final, once and for all sacrifice.

A ransom – to set us freeBut who was the ransom paid to?

Himself? God was buying us back from the slavery of sin and setting us free by paying the price (death) that was laid down for sin.

A substitute – in our place

But surely it’s unfair for an innocent man to die for the guilty?

Yes, but God was like a loving father choosing to take the punishment for the wrongdoing of his family.

This piece of paper is 3 things:

•Proof of Purchase – I have purchased the goods

•Receipt – the store has accepted my payment•Guarantee – the goods are fit for purpose

The resurrection of Jesus is:

•Proof – that he was who he said he was•Receipt – God has accepted Jesus’ payment for the sins of the world

•Guarantee – that those who follow him will also be resurrected

Did Jesus Rise From The Dead? (Debate)

Theories about Jesus’ ResurrectionJesus was not actually crucified but replaced at the last moment by someone who looked like him.

The women went to the wrong tomb on Sunday morning.

Jesus was still alive when he was taken down from the cross, and later managed to escape from the tomb.

The body was stolen:

By the disciples

By the High Priests

By the Romans

The disciples only imagined they saw Jesus – they were suffering from hallucinations.

The Witnesses

Jesus did come back from the dead.

2010 Exam Paper

• Describe the events surrounding the resurrection of Jesus 4KU

• Belief in the resurrection alone is not enough to lead a Christian life.”

• Do you agree 8AE

Describe the events surrounding the

resurrection of Jesus.Examples of areas covered:Death in agony on crossBody removed by followers, wrapped and taken to tombFollowers visited tomb to care for bodyBody was not thereWomen spoken to JesusAppearances to followersAscent to HeavenChrist seen in the flesh by others

“Belief in the resurrection alone is not enough to lead a

Christian life”Do you agree? 8AE

AgreeMuch depends on one’s beliefs about salvationBelief in the Resurrection and what it achieved arefundamental to the Christian lifeResurrection demands that you are ‘born again’ in Jesus ChristTo believe in the Resurrection but not in the moral life Jesus demanded is incompatible with Jesus’ teachingJesus required his disciples to be ‘fishers of men’showing that Resurrection belief alone was insufficient

Disagree

Some beliefs in predestination may suggest that God’s will is more important than your personal beliefs in terms of salvation which is part of the Christian lifeIf there is no belief in the Resurrection then there is no point in living a Christian life.The resurrection is a key part of most creeds – morality does not have the same emphasis