That Grace Might Reign
Romans 5:18-21
1. Background
• preceded by 5:1-11 and the concept of justification by faith
• continuation of 5:12 beginning with 5:18
• comparison/contrast between Adam and Christ
• continuation of 5:12 beginning with 5:18
• comparison/contrast between Adam and Christ
2. Condemnation/Justification 18
• one trespass (Gen. 3:6, 9-12,17)
• one act of righteousness (Phil. 2:5-11)
• qualification of “all” according to context
• one act of righteousness (Phil. 2:5-11)
• qualification of “all” according to context
3. Sinners/Righteous 19
• one man’s disobedience
• One man’s obedience
• One man’s obedience
4. Sin/Grace 20-21
• purpose of the law
• triumph of grace
• hyper-activity of grace
• triumph of grace
• hyper-activity of grace
5. So What?
• Since Christ’s sacrifice is sin’s only remedy, rely on Him and revel in His grace.
• “He breaks the power of canceled sin…” (Wesley, “O, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”)
• “Marvelous, infinite , matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe…” (Johnston, “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)
• “He breaks the power of canceled sin…” (Wesley, “O, For A Thousand Tongues to Sing”)
• “Marvelous, infinite , matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe…” (Johnston, “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”)