Jared Smith's Sermons

The Federal Headship Of The Two Adams

Some of the points covered in this sermon:

• Showing the link between Genesis 5:1b,2 and 6:1-8, which underscores the federal headship of Adam and Christ
• Explaining the meaning of the terms “federal” and “headship”
• Considering whether the Lord Jesus Christ should be called the “last Adam” or the “second Adam”, in light of 1 Corinthians 15:45
• Explaining the federal headship of Adam, according to the framework of sovereign grace
• Showing how Adam was appointed the federal head of the human race, under the authority of the covenant of works
• Explaining the federal headship of Christ, according to the framework of sovereign grace
• Showing how Christ was appointed the federal head for His elect people, under the authority of the covenant of grace
• Affirming these truths by comparing the framework of sovereign grace with Romans 3:24-26, Psalm 85:10, Romans 5:12-21 and Isaiah 9:6
• Challenging the indifference and/or antipathy of unregenerate sinners in light of the foregoing truths
• Encouraging the distressed and penitent hearts of regenerate sinners in light of the foregoing truths