1 Corinthians 15:21&22 "21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." Genesis 1:1 reveals the Holy Trinity’s perfect creation. Yet, Adam and Eve’s disobedience introduced death, necessitating a Savior. In 1 Corinthians, Paul stresses that Christ’s resurrection is central to Christian faith; without it, our faith is meaningless. This historical event—Jesus’ death and resurrection in a glorified body—establishes the foundation for our hope. Today’s verses draw a theological parallel between Adam and Christ. Adam’s sin brought death to all humanity, but Christ, the second man, brings life through His resurrection. All united with Adam die; all united with Christ will be made alive. This "making alive" refers to the future physical resurrection of believers, guaranteed by Christ’s resurrection, the "firstfruits" of those who have died. This corporate sol...