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 3:31He who comes from above is above all. He who is from the earth belongs to the earth, and speaks of the earth. He who comes from heaven is above all.
• Gen 2:7Yahweh God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
• Gen 3:19By the sweat of your face will you eat bread until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken. For you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
• 2 Cor 5:1For we know that if the earthly house of our tent is dissolved, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal, in the heavens.
• 1 Cor 15:45So also it is written, “The first man, Adam, became a living soul.” The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
• Isa 9:6For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Luke 2:11For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
• John 3:12–13If I told you earthly things and you don’t believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things?
• Acts 10:36The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ — he is Lord of all —
• Jer 23:6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely. This is his name by which he shall be called: Yahweh our righteousness.
• 1 Tim 3:16Without controversy, the mystery of godliness is great: God was revealed in the flesh, justified in the spirit, seen by angels, preached among the nations, believed on in the world, and received up in glory.
• Matt 1:23“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and shall give birth to a son. They shall call his name Immanuel”; which is, being interpreted, “God with us.”
• John 6:33For the bread of God is that which comes down out of heaven, and gives life to the world.”
• Luke 1:16–17He will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord, their God.
• Eph 4:9–11Now this, “He ascended”, what is it but that he also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?

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