so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth to Learn Even though we were ruled over by sin in the past, God’s grace will reign over us because of the righteousness that He...
Romans 5:20 – More Than Plenty
And law entered that the offense might increase. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much much more, Truth to Learn God’s grace easily covers the glaring presence of our sin. Behind the Words The word translated “entered” is the Greek word pareiserchomai. This is a double compound word made...
Romans 5:18, 19 – Summing it Up
Therefore, as through one offense condemnation came to all men, so also through one righteous act, justification of life comes to all men. For as through one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one man's obedience many will be made righteous. Truth to Learn We all deserve...
Romans 5:17 – A Reigning Gift
For if by one offence death reigned through one man, much more those who are receiving an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through one man, Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn We will reign with Christ because of what He has done for us....
Romans 5:16 – One for the Many
Again, the gift of God is not like is not like the result of the one man’s sin. For the judgment which came from one man’s sin resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of righteousness...
Romans 5:15 – More Than Enough
But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by grace which is of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. Truth to Learn God’s free gift of grace is more...
Romans 5:14 – Sin on the Throne?
but death reigned from Adam to Moses, even on those who had not sinned in to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who is coming. Truth to Learn Even those who lived before the Law were sinners and suffered death as a result....
Romans 5:13 – Sinless Without Law?
For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Truth to Learn We don’t have to break the Law of Moses to be sinners. Behind the Words “World” is from the Greek word kosmos, which is probably derived from...
Romans 5:12 – Ancestral Sin
Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— Truth to Learn Our sinfulness is a result of our being a descendant of Adam. Behind the Words The words “just as” are translated from...
Romans 5:11 – Bragging Rights
And not only that, but we also are rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. Truth to Learn We have the right to rejoice and brag about God our Father. Behind the Words The word translated “rejoicing” is the Greek...
Romans 5:10 – Living Salvation
For if while being enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Truth to Learn Our debt was paid by Jesus’ death, but it is his resurrection to life that secures our salvation. ...
Romans 5:9 – Saved from Wrath
Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, through Him we shall be saved from the wrath. Truth to Learn Christians will not experience the effect of God’s wrath. Behind the Words The words “we shall be saved” are translated from the Greek verb sōdzō, meaning “to...
Romans 5:8 – Death for Sinners
But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Truth to Learn Christ died for sinners. That means you and me! Behind the Words The word translated, “demonstrates” is from the Greek word sunistēmi, which is a compound word...
Romans 5:7 – Unreasonable Sacrifice
For hardly for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. Truth to Learn It’s not reasonable that anyone would die for us. Behind the Words The word “hardly” is translated from the Greek word molis. It is derived...
Romans 5:6 – Irreverent and Undeserving
For we being still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Truth to Learn God did it all for us in spite of the fact that we didn’t deserve it. Behind the Words The word translated “without strength” is the Greek word asthenēs, which is made...
Romans 5:5 – Unimaginable Love
Now hope does not make one ashamed, because the love of God is poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Truth to Learn God has abundantly shown His love for us. Behind the Words The word translated “disappoint” is kataischunō, which is...
Romans 5:4 – Rejoice in Hope
and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Truth to Learn Difficulties should give us hope and assurance of our salvation. Behind the Words “Character” is translated from the Greek word dokimē, which is derived from the verb dokimadzō, meaning “to test for the purpose of finding good.” It is the...
Romans 5:3 – Joyful Tribulation
And not only that, but we also rejoice in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; Truth to Learn We also rejoice in difficult times because these are the times when we learn to endure hardship. Behind the Words The Greek word that is translated “rejoice” in the current verse...
Romans 5:2 – Glorious Access
through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Truth to Learn We have access to God’s grace and look forward to being in His presence. Behind the Words The word translated “access” is...
Romans 5:1 – Peace Through Faith
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Truth to Learn Salvation by faith produces peace with God. Behind the Words “We have” is from the Greek verb echō, meaning “to hold” or “to possess.” However, there is a variation in...