Romans: In View of God’s Mercy 5:12-21

October 22, 2023

Pastor Nate Roschen

In the second half of Romans 5, Paul discusses the reign of death brought about by the sin of Adam and all human beings from Adam until Christ. All people have sinned and face death as a result. But now, the grace of God has come to believers by the grace of Christ (5:15). The reign of life has come for those who receive the gift of righteousness because of one man, Jesus Christ (5:17). The obedience of Christ stands in direct contrast to the disobedience of Adam (5:18). The disobedience of Adam made many sinners, but the obedience of Christ enables all those who believe to be made righteous (5:19). The law was given to humanity to make their trespasses evident and unmistakable. Through Christ, the trespasses of humankind are met with incredible and unmistakable grace. Sin detracts from humanity, while Christ is the perfect human. To err is not human. To be more like Christ is to approach true humanity. Join us this Sunday as we continue in the book of Romans!