Through One

Posted 4/24/2003 7:44:34 AM

Paul spends quite a bit of time making the point that:

1. One man, Adam, brought sin into the world, condemning us all because of one sin. Rom 5:12,14,16-19
   
2. One man, Jesus, brouth salvation to the world, saving us all with his death alone. Rom 5:15,16-19

In comparing the two acts, Paul takes the time to compare different aspects of each event:

• Death vs Grace Rom 5:15
• Condemnation vs Justification Rom 5:16,18
• Death vs. Life Rom 5:17
• Transgression vs. Righteousness Rom 5:17,19
• Disobedience vs Obedience Rom 5:19

The discussion that brought this whole comparison up is that Jesus' sacrifice is one of the premier examples of His love for us, "in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Rom 5:8 It's conceivable that a person would give his life for his family, or really good friends Rom 5:7, but for his enemies?? Rom 5:10 Jesus Christ did.

This gives great hope, because while we were so unlovable, God loved us. So, now that I am His child, and in his care, does not that same love continue? This love of God is the source for growth in my life:

• The Holy Spirit give hope, from the love of God Rom 5:3
  
• Hope because of proven character Rom 5:4
• Proven character through perseverance Rom 5:4
• Perseverance through tribulation Rom 5:3
  

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