God's Gracious Gift of Grace

Romans 5:12, 15-21 (NLT)  When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned.  ...  But there is a great difference between Adam’s sin and God’s gracious gift. For the sin of this one man, Adam, brought death to many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of forgiveness to many through this other man, Jesus Christ. And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. Yes, Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone. Because one person disobeyed God, many became sinners. But because one other person obeyed God, many will be made righteous. God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant. So just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Grace:  God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense

            One man, Adam, disobeyed; the result was sin and condemnation for all who would follow.

            One man, Jesus Christ, obeyed; the result was God’s Grace to all who will believe.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Forgive our sins and whatever might be standing in the way of our complete trust in you. Thank you for your wonderful Grace...something which we do not deserve, nor can we earn, but it is freely given to us in your mercy. Thank you for Jesus Christ and the death he suffered and the blood he shed on our behalf, so that we might receive life.

                                                            In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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