251: Was Adam a Real Person?
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In recent times there has been a new debate about the historicity of Adam. Was he a real man or is the Biblical figure just a metaphoric figure? Was he uniquely created or did he evolve? Does this even matter to modern Christians?
In this episode, Kenny gives us several clear reasons why we should believe in a historical Adam and he teaches us why this matters to the Gospel.
Recommended Reading
10 Reasons to Believe in a Historical Adam [Blog Post]
Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?: Who They Were and Why You Should Care (C. John Collins)
Four Views on the Historical Adam (multiple contributors, edited by Matthew Barrett and Ardel Caneday)
Kenneth E. Ortiz (M.Div.) is a professor and recruiter at Bethlehem College and a pastor at Cities Church. He has 15+ years of vocational ministry experience. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Ph.D. student. Kenneth lives in Bloomington, MN with his wife Malaina, they have one daughter.
