Observe the contrast between Adam and Jesus.

1. One MAN’S SIN EFFECTED A___ GENERATIONS TO COME. V.12-14
   1. Adam’s one F________ introduced sin to all humanity. Gen. 2:17
   2. Knowledge of good and E______ entered both Adam and Eve.
   3. The penalty for eating the forbidden fruit was D__________.
      1. God knew Adam would sin … & He had a plan of Life.
      2. God graciously delayed the death of Adam and Eve.
      3. God gave a prophecy before sentencing Eve and Adam.
   4. Every descendent of Adam was under his C_________ of death.
   5. Every human since Adam I_____________ the verdict of death.
2. GOD’S POWER IS G__________ THAN ALL SIN COMBINED. V.15f
   1. V.15 God’s gift of G________ is greater than Adam’s one sin.
   2. V.16 Jesus paid for E________ sin committed by all humanity.
   3. V.17 Jesus overcame the grip of death with everlasting L______.
3. JESUS IS THE ONLY REDEEMER FOR THE N___________. V.18-21 Colossians 1:15-20

1. 1. V. 18 – Christ can J__________ people who are cursed in death.
   2. Adam’s sin defiled all; Christ’s death can make us R___________. 19; Romans 6
   3. God gave the L______ to reveal more failure of humanity and to show God’s greater grace through Christ. V. 20-21

Adam’s sin unleashed death and more sin, but God gave us a Savior.

John 3:16-18