Romans 5:15
Romans 5:15
But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
Listen to the audio version of this devotional for FREE in Blessed App.
Enrich Online, Spiritual life
10 mins a day, closer to God.
As Paul explains, the free gift, Jesus' choice, is different from Adam's sin. While Adam's actions caused many people to die, Jesus' act of grace blessed many. The free gift of God's grace provides everyone with the opportunity for life, for salvation. By trusting in Christ, all will receive this gift, rather than facing death as a result of Adam's introduction of sin into the world. Jesus transforms death into life and transforms sin into righteousness. By accepting the gift of salvation offered through Jesus, we are given access to an eternal, abundant life. This new life, filled with grace and peace, is available to all who trust in Him. Through faith in Jesus, we are made into a new creation, adopted as children of God, and made joint-heirs with Christ. We have undergone a transformation from being in Adam to being in Christ. This has resulted in a shift from a state of being dead in sin to being alive in Him. Our association with Christ has also provided us with the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, granting us access to the throne of grace in moments of need. Through faith, we have become a chosen people, designated as a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a possession belonging to God.
Dear Heavenly Father, I praise You for Your love and grace that You have shown me through Jesus Christ. I am grateful that through faith in Him, I have transferred from being in Adam to being in Christ. I am alive in You and have been given the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Thank You for making me a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and a people for Your own possession. Help me to always proclaim Your excellencies and to live a life worthy of Your calling. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
Romans 5:17
For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
2 Corinthians 8:9
For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.
Colossians 1:6
Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
1 Timothy 1:14
And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.