Character Profile – Adam

Adam is first introduced by name in Genesis chapter 2 when the story of the creation of mankind is retold. Here are some quick facts that we know about Adam:

  • God created him from nothing/dust
  • was the first man on Earth
  • named all of the animals of the land and birds
  • partner/mate is Eve
  • walked with God in the Garden of Eden
  • ate of the forbidden fruit and was cursed to work the land for the rest of his life
  • kicked out of the Garden of Eden for disobeying God
  • father of Cain, Abel, Seth and other sons and daughters
  • was 130 years old when he had Seth
  • was 930 years old when he died

Adam is mentioned in the following scriptures in the Bible:

  • Genesis 2 (entire chapter)
  • Genesis 3 (entire chapter)
  • Genesis 4 (entire chapter)
  • Genesis 5 verses 1-5
  • 1 Chronicles 1 verse 1
  • Luke 3 verse 38
  • Romans 5 verses 12 and 14
  • 1 Corinthians 15 verses 22 and 45
  • 1 Timothy 2 verses 13 and 14
  • Jude 1 verse 14

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