1 Corinthians 15:22

Adam . Literally the Adam.

all die . By virtue of their relationship to Adam. See Romans 5:12-19 .

even so, &c . = so in Christ also. Christ also has a relationship to the human race. It is that of Lordship (Romans 14:9 ). This is acknowledged by some now (John 13:13 ; John 20:28 ), and brings salvation (Romans 10:9 ). It is the work of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3 ). Hence Judas only said, "Master" (Matthew 26:25 , Matthew 26:49 ). The natural man rebels against such acknowledgment (Exodus 5:2 .Psalms 2:2 , Psalms 2:3 ; Psalms 12:4 .Luke 19:14; Luke 19:14 ). But this Lordship shall one day be asserted and acknowledged by all, including the arch-rebel himself (Psalms 2:6 , Psalms 2:7 . Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:9-11 .Revelation 19:16; Revelation 19:16 ). To this end all must be raised.

made alive . Greek. zoopoiea. See Romans 4:17 . Compare John 5:28 , John 5:29 .