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How could Jesus’ sacrifice be even more powerful than what Adam did?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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15<\/sup>But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man\u2019s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. 16<\/sup>And the free gift is not like the result of that one man\u2019s sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification. 17<\/sup>For if, because of one man\u2019s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.<\/p>\nRomans 5:15-17 (ESV)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Previously Paul explained that because we were all \u201cin Adam\u201d lineage when he sinned, we share in the consequences of his sin. Now, in Romans 5:15-17, he contrasts how Adam and Jesus did very different things with very different results. Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Why They Did It<\/strong>: Adam consciously chose to disobey God, which was a deed of self-exaltation, as contrasted with Jesus\u2019 “free gift\/grace” of self-sacrifice. Jesus chose to die for us, not just because He cared about us, but also because it was the required thing to do. While Adam broke the law of God, Jesus\u2019 action was an \u201cact of righteousness\u201d (Rom.5:18) and \u201cobedience\u201d (Rom.5:19)\u2014a total fulfillment of the law.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What Happened After<\/strong>: The outcomes of their actions were complete opposites. Adam\u2019s sin brought death to all humans \u2013 everyone started dying. But Jesus\u2019 sacrifice brought life, meaning we can have eternal life because of what He did. Adam\u2019s act made everyone guilty in God\u2019s eyes (that\u2019s \u201ccondemnation\u201d in Rom.5:16), but Jesus\u2019 act makes us right with God (that\u2019s \u201cjustification\u201d also in v.16). Lastly, Adam\u2019s sin made \u201cdeath reigns\u201d (Rom.5:17) as the boss of us, but Jesus\u2019 act lets us be in charge of life \u2013 we get to \u201creign in life\u201d (also in v.17), meaning we live freely and fully, not crushed under sin\u2019s rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How Powerful Their Actions Were<\/strong>: Paul really wants us to understand that what Jesus did is way more powerful than Adam\u2019s mistake. He says \u201cmuch more\u201d a couple of times (previously in v.9, 10, and here in v.15, 17) to show that Jesus\u2019 goodness can completely wipe out the bad effects of Adam\u2019s mistake. Justice gives us exactly what we deserve, but grace \u2013 which is what Jesus gives \u2013 goes way beyond and gives us more blessings than we could ever earn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Our Connection to Adam and Jesus<\/strong>\u00a0(This is in the next chapter Romans 6, but we could mention it now): Being connected \u201cin Adam\u201d happens just by being born \u2013 it\u2019s a physical lineage. But being connected to Jesus happens through faith \u2013 when we believe in Him. When we are \u2018born again\u2019 we are \u201cin Christ\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s a spiritual lineage headed by Jesus. Whatever is true about Jesus (His death, burial, resurrection, being loved by God, etc.) becomes true for us, too!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    John Stott, a Bible teacher, explains it this way: Whether we are spiritually dead or alive depends on which family we belong to \u2013 Adam\u2019s family, which leads to death, or Jesus\u2019 family, which brings life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How does knowing that Jesus’ sacrifice is more powerful than Adam’s sin give you hope and encouragement when you feel stuck in a cycle of sin or negative consequences? How would the realization that you are “in Christ” through faith change the way you approach your daily challenges and decisions?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    [The ideas for this week’s materials on Romans 5:12-21 were drawn from Tim Keller’s book “Romans 1-7 for You<\/a>“]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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