Romans 5: Christ Versus Sin

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Does sin ever seem overwhelming to you?

In Romans 5 Paul goes to great lengths to convince us that sin has been beaten through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. From the very first verse, “through justification we have peace with God”, Paul communicates that on an individual level Jesus has removed all barriers with God.

Ever feel that you are making too many mistakes to really have Christ’s love? Verse 8 says while we were sinners, sin defined us and was our identity, is the time when Christ died for us. And as verse ten says, if his death accomplished peace between God and us then Jesus’ risen life will accomplish even more peace and salvation in our lives.

What about the sin all around us? God restores individuals but what about this deep cycle of hurt and hatred in the world that seems to continue year after year. Paul says over and over that through one normal man sin entered the world. Through one man restoration also entered the world. Sin might have had the head start but restoration was started and is being carried out by God. I think to say that sin is the underdog in this war is an understatement.

There is hope for peace, life, salvation, godliness, and restoration for the individual and for the world. It all came through one man who died while we were still sinners thus demonstrating his great love. Take so time to think about this great hope that we have through Jesus!

Posted by Danny