15 But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. 16 And the free gift is not like the result of that one man's sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification. 17 For if, because of one man's trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. (Romans 5)
Grace rules. Paul began this chapter talking about us standing in grace, and all the spiritual blessings we have in connection with His grace: hope, joy, peace and love. He went on to make a contrast between the first man, Adam, and the new man, Jesus Christ. From Adam's act, sin, death, and judgment spread throughout all humanity, ruling and reigning in each of our lives. Conversely, through the act of Jesus Christ - His giving His life - God's grace brought righteousness for many - for all who receive this gracious Gift of God - His Son and the life He brings. Grace takes over and rules, working in us what cannot be done on our o wn. When grace rules, it's not like when sin rules, sucking the life out of us. When grace rules, life comes back. May our lives today be full of Grace and full of life. May God and His grace rule.
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