2024.9.22
Romans #8
Death Through Adam, and Life Through Christ
Romans 5:12-21
I. Review (5:1-11)
II. Structure of 5:12-21
A. Verse 12 connects to verse 18
B. Verses 12-17, discussion contrasting Adam and Christ
C. Verses 18-21, summary contrasting Adam and Christ
III. Adam is Christ's pattern (5:14)
A. Both Adam and Christ impacted many people by their action
B. Adam's trespass and disobedience (5:18-19)
C. Christ's righteous act, obedience (5:18-19) (Philippians 2:6-8)
IV. Contrast between Adam and Christ (5:12-17)
A. What was brought about by Adam's disobedience (5:12-14)
B. What was brought about by Christ's obedience (5:15-17)
V. Gift of grace that is eternal life (5:18-21)
VI. Being alive by the life of God the Son, follow Jesus
A. We are alive by the life of God the Son
B. Heart transplant
C. Blessing of having eternal life (John 17:3)
D. Nicodemus following Jesus
1. Meeting Jesus (John 3:1-15)
2. Protest against Jewish leaders (John 7:50-52)
3. Being present at the burial of Jesus (John 19:39-42)