Adam Quote by G.H. Pember
““First, then, the Lord began His final work by casting Adam into a deep sleep. And so did the second Adam lie three days in the sleep of death before the creation of His bride could be commenced. While the first Adam slept, God opened his side and took out the rib wherewith He made the woman. So while the second Adam slept in death upon the cross, a soldier pierced His side, so that there came forth blood and water; and by means of that blood, without the shedding of which there could never have been remission of sins, the Church is now in process of formation. Thou “didst purchase unto God by Thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,”[158] is the cry of the elders when the time has at length come to sing the new song.””
About This Quote
The passage likens Christ’s crucifixion to Adam’s creation, portraying the Church’s formation through Christ’s sacrificial blood.
In simple terms: Christ’s sacrifice creates the Church.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the symbolic link between creation and redemption.
Themes
redemption
creation
church
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church founding
- personal faith journeys
- rituals
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
sacrifice
theology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this symbolism affect your faith?
- What does “new song” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
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