Romans 5:16a Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation,
Reading commentary on today’s verses has been quite interesting. Commentary mentioned the term Federal Theology–the idea of Adam and Jesus as two representatives of the human race–Adam representing humanity’s sinfulness and Jesus representing humanity’s salvation.
Romans 5:16b …but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification.
Of course, with an election creeping ever closer, the idea of Federal Theology, party representatives, has me thinking that this vote would be a no-brainer. However, as fleshly, fallible humans, we choose sin again and again. What is wrong with us? Thankfully, “God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ” is available to us even when we continue to make the wrong choice.
Romans 5:17a For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man,
Precious Savior, Thank You that You give me the freedom of choice. You don’t want me to be a slave to You. You want me to choose You, freely, again and again. Forgive me when I make the wrong choice. Help me to choose You. Always. Amen.
Romans 5:17b …how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
Have a blessed day.