Adam and Christ
Romans
5:12-21
Structure:
a. 5:12-14, through sin death came to all
b. 5:15, grace
of God and the gracious gift
c. 5:16a,
one man trespass resulted in condemnation
c’. 5:16b,
free gift (following many trespasses) brought justification
b’. 5:17-19, abundance
of grace and the gift of righteousness
a’. 5:20-21,
sin reigned in death
One man show
– Adam’s actions had global or universal consequence. Later, people’s sins had
way less impact (cp. v. 14).
Sin was in
the world before the LAW – before Torah. This is just a chronological
statement. Even though sin would not be counted as a “transgression” (because
there was no LAW/Torah as a regulation), still death ruled in the world.
The
universal impact of Adam’s sin sets him as a type of the One to come – Christ.
His action also had a universal impact. Free gift of Jesus Christ brought
justification. No limited atonement (cp. v. 15-16 and 18-19).
Whose action |
Result |
To what extend |
One man’s trespass |
condemnation |
All men |
One act of righteousness |
Justification and life |
All men |
This free
gift adds a reigning feature into life of a believer (v. 17).
Reigning:
Sin reigned
in death
Grace might reign through righteousness to
eternal life through Jesus Christ
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