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Romans 5:1
1Being therefore justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;
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Yet these are not equal cases—they are a contrast wrapped in similarity.
In the first, one offense brought condemnation upon all mankind by a just and inevitable law.
These are few, extraordinary, and universal in scope.
He possessed dominion over all terrestrial creatures and stood in a state of perfect communion with his Maker.
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We read this passage as a foundational explanation of original sin and the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Paul contrasts Adam's sin, which brought death into the world, with the righteousness of Christ, which brings life and justification. We see this as a clear depiction of federal headship — w
In Romans 5:12-21, we read this passage as a profound exposition of the federal headship of Adam and Christ, central to our covenant theology. Adam, through the covenant of works, brought sin and death to all humanity; Christ, the second Adam, through the covenant of grace, brings righteousness and
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We read Romans 5:12-21 as a profound exposition of the doctrine of original sin and the redemptive work of Christ. The passage underscores the universality of sin introduced by Adam and the superabundant grace brought by Jesus Christ, the New Adam. This aligns with our sacramental understanding that
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