Romans 5:18-21

Romans 5:18-21

Grace Did Much More Abound!

Rom 5:18  Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

Rom 5:19  For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

Rom 5:20  Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Rom 5:21  That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

1. Adam’s Fall Brought Condemnation on Us All – vs. 18a*
1. Romans 5:12 
2. Because of a Righteous Sacrifice (Passive Obedience – his passion on the cross) Mankind can Receive a Free Gift of Righteousness and be Set Free From Their Condemnation – vs. 18b*
1. 1 Peter 2:21-25 
3. Because Adam Disobeyed God’s Command, We as His Descendants Were Made Sinners (Transgressors of God’s Law) – vs. 19a*
1. 1 John 3:4   
4. Because Christ Lived a Sinless Life (Active Obedience – His life lived in obedience to God) We Are Given His Righteousness, That He Lived for Us. – vs. 19b*
1. 1 Corinthians 1:27-31 
5. When the Law of God was Given to Moses All it did was Reveal the Extent of Our Guilt – vs. 20a*
1. This is why the Law of God (or any morality) cannot save us, it can only show us how sinful and deficient we are.

                                                              i.      Romans 3:19-20 

6. No Matter How Sinful We are, Grace Can Cover that Sin and Make Us Whole – vs. 20b*
1. You can never out sin the grace of God. There is hope for anyone that would turn to Christ no matter how black their heart is.

                                                              i.      Romans 3:21-25 

7. Sin Reign Over Us in Death – vs. 21a*
1. Romans 6:1-4 
8. Grace Can Reign Over You in Righteousness, Which Leads to Eternal Life in Christ Jesus Our Lord – vs. 21b*
1. Romans 6:11-14