Series: N/A

Service: Sun AM Worship

Type: Sermon

Speaker: Phillip Shumake

Summary Adam and Eve  Real Choices

Date & Time:

2025-07-20 Sunday AM Worship

Instructor:

Phillip Shumake

Duration:

approximately 32 minutes

Class Type:

Sermon

Topics Covered:

• The reality of Adam and Eve as historical figures
• The structure and interpretation of Genesis chapter 1
• Refutation of the idea that Genesis 1 is just a poetic song or cultural myth
• Biblical genealogy supporting the historicity of Adam and Eve
• The creation of man and woman, their home in Eden, and their relationship
• The temptation and fall of Adam and Eve
• The consequences of sin and God's provision for restoration
• The hope of redemption through Jesus Christ as the "final Adam"
• The concept of life and restoration in Revelation chapter 22
• Invitation to make a personal choice regarding sin and salvation

Key Points or Explanations:

• Genesis 1 is a real record of real events, not just a poetic song or myth.
• Moses clearly identifies songs in the Bible, but Genesis 1 is not labeled as such.
• Adam and Eve are real people, evidenced by biblical genealogies and Jesus' teachings.
• Theistic evolution is rejected as both bad theology and bad science.
• God's creation is orderly and purposeful, emphasizing His power and blessing.
• Adam was formed from dust and given life by God's breath, showing care and intention.
• The garden of Eden was a perfect home, symbolizing innocence and harmony.
• Adam and Eve's relationship was one of unity and mutual belonging.
• The forbidden fruit was a real temptation leading to sin, shame, and separation from God.
• God offers forgiveness and restoration despite human failure.
• Jesus Christ is the "final Adam," bringing salvation and life to all.
• The tree of life and eternal life are central themes in Revelation 22.
• The class concludes with an invitation to accept salvation through baptism.

Important Definitions/Concepts:

• Theistic evolution: The idea that God used evolution to create life, rejected here.
• Genealogy: Biblical record of lineage proving historicity.
• Innocence: The state of Adam and Eve before sin, symbolized by their nakedness without shame.
• Final Adam: Jesus Christ as the one who reverses Adam's sin through salvation.
• Tree of life: Symbol of eternal life and healing in paradise.

Sermon’s Answers/Clarifications:

• Clarified that Genesis 1 is not a poem or myth but a factual account.
• Explained the significance of biblical genealogies in affirming Adam and Eve's reality.
• Rejected theistic evolution as incompatible with scripture and science.
• Emphasized God's blessings in commands and creation.
• Explained the consequences of sin and the hope found in Christ.