Both Adam and the incarnate Son of God are image bearers of the invisible God (Genesis 1:26-27; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15).
Both Adam and the incarnate Son of God had/have dominion over the entire creation (Genesis 1:28; Ephesians 1:20-23; Colossians 1:15). Adam was the firstborn in terms of time and preeminence. But he failed his dominion mandate. He did not extend the culture of the garden across the face of the earth. The last Adam, however, is now presiding over all things created and he is in the business of recreating image bearers all across the face of the earth. He is extending the garden-temple to the farthest corners of the globe. The creation mandate is not being fulfilled by generic humanity, but by Christ through His Church preaching His Word.
Dr. Richard Barcellos is associate professor of New Testament Studies. He received a B.S. from California State University, Fresno, an M.Div. from The Master’s Seminary, and a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Whitefield Theological Seminary. Dr. Barcellos is pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Palmdale, CA. He is author of Trinity & Creation, The Covenant of Works, and Getting the Garden Right. He has contributed articles to various journals and is a member of ETS.
Courses taught for CBTS: New Testament Introduction, Biblical Hermeneutics, Biblical Theology I, Biblical Theology II.
