Death through Adam and Life in Christ

ROMANS 5

1. The effects of Adam’s sin ^{_{(vs. 12)}}
   • Sin entered the world because of Adam’s sin
   • We sin because we are sinners
   • We all participate in sin
   • Death spread to all mankind as a result of Adam’s sin
2. The evidence of Adam’s sin ^{_{(vv. 13-14)}}
   • We all enter this world as sinners because of our connection with Adam in his fall
   • We are held accountable and judged because of our own personal sin
3. The contrasts of Adam and Christ ^{_{(vv. 15-19)}}
   • In Adam many died; in Christ grace abounds to many
   • In Adam there is condemnation; in Christ there is justification
   • In Adam death reigns; in Christ we reign in life
4. The reign of abundant grace ^{_{(vv. 20-21)}}