Thematic Bible: Fall


Thematic Bible





Therefore, just as sin came into the world through [the action of] one man [i.e., Adam] and [physical] death through that sin, so [physical] death has spread to all people, because all people have sinned. [Note: This difficult passage (verses 12-21) seems to be saying that the entire human race must experience physical death because of Adam's sin (I Cor. 5:22), which is somehow considered to be everyone's sin. See Murray, pp. 180-187, for a thorough discussion]. Verse ConceptsThe DeadDeath, Description OfAdam, DescendantsCondemnation, Causes OfExcusesevil, origins ofBeing Born In SinHistoryLast ThingsLife, HumanUniversality Of DeathMortalityParticipation, In SinPunishment, Nature OfResponsibility, To GodSin, Causes OfSin, Universality OfSinnersSuffering, Nature OfFall Of ManHereditySin, Consequences OfThe Sin NatureAdam, Results Of SinMiscegenation (racial Intermarriage)The Reality Of SinSin Producing DeathAll PeopleOnly One PersonSin Produces DeathThe Entrance Of SinDeathAdam and eveAdam and eve disobey godDeath ofnatural DeathRaceLoss Of A Loved One

For since death happened to a man [i.e., Adam], the resurrection from the dead also happened to a man [i.e., Christ]. Verse ConceptsGospel, Historical Foundation OfSin Producing DeathMan's FunctionSin Produces DeathThe Fact Of DeathThe ResurrectionDeath Of Loved OneLife After Deathman

And Adam was not [the one] deceived, but [it was] the woman who, when deceived, fell into sin. Verse ConceptsAdam, Sin OfSatan, As DeceiverWomenAdam and eveAdam and eve disobey godDeceptiontransition


Simon Peter [then] said to Him, "Lord, do not [just] wash my feet only, but my hands and head, too." Verse ConceptsHeadsCare Of Feet

So, after they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you really love me more than these [other disciples do]?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." [Note: Since two different Greek words for "love" are used in this conversation, some scholars see a distinction in their meaning. See Butler, Vol. II, pp. 453-457 for a discussion of these views]. Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my lambs." Jesus asked him a second time, "Simon, son of John, do you [really] love me?" Peter answered Him, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus replied to him, "[Then] take care of my sheep." Then Jesus asked him a third time, "Simon, son of John, do you [truly] love me?" Peter was sad because Jesus had asked him a third time, "Do you [even] love me?" So, he said to Jesus, "Lord, you know all things. You [surely] know that I love you." Jesus replied to him, "[Then] feed my sheep.

Peter answered Him, "Lord, if it is [really] you, ask me to come to you [walking] on the water." Verse ConceptsWalking On WaterComing To ChristIs It Really?Christ's OrdersMaking Mistakesimpulsiveness

Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, it is so good for us to be here. If you wish, I will build three [small] shelters here, one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." [Note: Perhaps Peter wanted to provide quarters for the three to stay temporarily, thus prolonging the wonderful experience. In any event, he should not have done what suggested that Moses and Elijah were equal to Jesus]. Verse ConceptsConfusionPeter, The DiscipleBoothsThree Other ThingsChrist WillingGood Activityshelter

So, that disciple whom Jesus loved [i.e., probably the apostle John] said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard it was the Lord, he wrapped his outer robe around him, (for he [had taken it off and] was wearing only his underclothing) and jumped into the lake. Verse ConceptsThe Beloved DiscipleClothing OneselfPeople Stripping OffPreparing For ActionSaid To Be The ChristChrist Is LordChrist's LoveIdentityIdentity In Christjumping

Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, "I should say not, Lord; that will never happen to you." Verse ConceptsInsightPeter, The DiscipleRebukeLack Of InsightNeverContradictingPassionroadblockspeter

Peter said to Him, "[No], you will never wash my feet." Jesus replied to him, "If I do not wash you, you will not be able to participate with me [i.e., as a disciple]." Verse ConceptsParticipation, In ChristUnworthinessNeverClean FeetCare Of FeetUnrelated People

So, Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it out and struck the head priest's slave, cutting off his right ear. Now the slave's name was Malchus. Verse ConceptsHigh Priest, In NtPeter, The DiscipleRashnessVindictivenessSevering Body PartsOther Right PartsRiverscutting

But when he saw the [furious] wind he became fearful and began to sink, shouting out, "Lord, save me!" Verse ConceptsSinkingSave Us!

Now Peter was sitting outside in a courtyard and a servant-girl approached him and said, "You also were with Jesus, the Galilean." But he denied [it] in front of all of them, saying, "I do not know what you are talking about." And when he had gone out by the gate, another servant-girl saw him and said to those nearby, "This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth." read more.
And he denied [it] again, [this time] with an oath, saying, "I do not [even] know the man."



And Peter said to Him, "Explain the parable to us." And He replied, "Are you still unable to understand?

and seeing Peter warming himself by the fire, she looked at him and said, "You were with Jesus from Nazareth, too." But he denied it, saying, "I do not know or understand what you are talking about." Then he went out onto the porch and the rooster crowed. When the servant girl saw him [there], she again began saying to those nearby, "This man is one of them [i.e., a disciple of Jesus]." read more.
But again he denied it. Then after a little while those standing nearby said to Peter again, "We know for sure that you are one of them because you are from Galilee." [Note: Peter's accent gave him away. See Matt. 26:73]. Then Peter began to curse and swear, saying, "I do not know this man you are talking about."

Peter then answered Him, "Look, we have left everything [i.e., homes, jobs, family, etc.], to follow you. What will we get for it?" Verse ConceptsBeing A PilgrimPeter, The DiscipleSelf DenialSaints, As PilgrimsPilgrims, Examples OfNever Giving Upfollowing

Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, who [else] could we go to? You have the message about never ending life. Verse ConceptsPeter, The DiscipleLife By God's WordWho Is The One?Eternal lifeEverlastingThe Power Of Wordseternity

So, they left their nets immediately and became His followers. Verse ConceptsCommitment, to Jesus Christdiscipleship, nature ofNets