1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
1 Corinthians 15:22
For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. This continues the contrast but shifts to the scope of life. Adam’s sin brings universal mortality; Christ’s resurrection brings universal (yet conditional) life for those who are in Christ. The phrase “in Christ” signals a new covenant community. The verse does not universalize salvation without condition; rather, it ties life to union with Christ and participation in His resurrection power.
Themes include corporate solidarity, existence under a new humanity, and the universal reach of the gospel for those who belong to Jesus. It highlights the reversal of the curse through Christ.
Practically, this invites believers to live in light of their new identity—dead to sin and alive to God in Christ. It encourages discipleship choices, ethical living, and mission-minded living, sharing the life of the risen Jesus with others.
Cross-References: Romans 5:12-21; 1 Corinthians 12:12-13; Galatians 3:27-28; Colossians 3:1-4