Rom. 5:12-21
This passage portrays a vivid contrast between Adam, a type of the One to come, and Jesus Christ. To begin with sin entered the world because of Adam's singular act of disobedience. With sin came death, a death that spread to all men. Death and sin reigned even over those whose sin differed from Adam's.
But the free gift is not like sin. Many died through 1 man's sin, but the free gift and the grace of God have abounded for many through the death of one man, Jesus Christ. Adam's sin [just one man's sin] brought death and judgment to all, but even though many sinned one man's death [Jesus Christ] brought grace and life to all. Just as through Adam's sin death reigned over many so too those who receive grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life because of Jesus Christ.
Adam and Jesus are like the flip side of the same coin. On one side is condemnation and death for all through Adam's sin [disobedience]. The many to follow Adam had no choice because Adam's sin determined the course of life from that point on. But on the reverse of the coin are many sinners coming to Jesus. His death provided a way out of Adam's colossal failure. His obedience to God was the supreme example of love [death on a cross], a death that brought righteousness to many. Where sin increased, grace abounded even more. Just like sin reigned in death so grace reigns in righteousness leading to eternal life in Christ Jesus.
What an amazing picture! Adam changed the course of life in a downward slope resulting in sin, death, and condemnation. As each new generation was born, the earth became even more evil. But the answer came with Jesus. With His one act of complete self-sacrifice, He gave all men the opportunity, the choice to transform their human nature. Even though this entire concept is hard to understand, I definitely understand grace, righteousness, and eternal life. Whereas man's choice was gone with Adam, Jesus offers a choice. I choose Jesus and all the provisions He has made for me.
Father,
What a glorious gift that You would send Your only Son to change the course of history and allow sinful man to have a transformed life. Grace, righteousness, and eternal life are my transformers. You have given me so much. Grant me to walk worthy of Your call.
In Jesus name,
Amen
Adam and Jesus are like the flip side of the same coin. On one side is condemnation and death for all through Adam's sin [disobedience]. The many to follow Adam had no choice because Adam's sin determined the course of life from that point on. But on the reverse of the coin are many sinners coming to Jesus. His death provided a way out of Adam's colossal failure. His obedience to God was the supreme example of love [death on a cross], a death that brought righteousness to many. Where sin increased, grace abounded even more. Just like sin reigned in death so grace reigns in righteousness leading to eternal life in Christ Jesus.
What an amazing picture! Adam changed the course of life in a downward slope resulting in sin, death, and condemnation. As each new generation was born, the earth became even more evil. But the answer came with Jesus. With His one act of complete self-sacrifice, He gave all men the opportunity, the choice to transform their human nature. Even though this entire concept is hard to understand, I definitely understand grace, righteousness, and eternal life. Whereas man's choice was gone with Adam, Jesus offers a choice. I choose Jesus and all the provisions He has made for me.
Father,
What a glorious gift that You would send Your only Son to change the course of history and allow sinful man to have a transformed life. Grace, righteousness, and eternal life are my transformers. You have given me so much. Grant me to walk worthy of Your call.
In Jesus name,
Amen
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