1 Corinthians 15:47

The first man is from the dust; the second man, the Lord, is from heaven. It matters because Christ brings a heavenly origin and destiny to His people.

Cross-references · 15

• John 3:31The One who comes from above is above all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks as one from the earth. The One who comes from heaven is above all.
• Gen 2:7Then the LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being.
• Gen 3:19By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”
• 2 Cor 5:1Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
• 1 Cor 15:45So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being;” the last Adam a life-giving spirit.
• Isa 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Luke 2:11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
• John 3:12–13If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you about heavenly things?
• Acts 10:36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
• Jer 23:6In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
• 1 Tim 3:16By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
• Matt 1:23“Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
• John 6:33For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
• Luke 1:16–17Many of the sons of Israel he will turn back to the Lord their God.
• Eph 4:9–11What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

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