Day 13: Romans 5:12-21

Read Romans 5:12-21

As you read consider - 

1. What stood out for you in this reading?
2. What is God saying about what He has done, is doing or will do?
3. How does the actions of God affect you and live with others?
4. What questions does the reading bring up for you?

Pastor Richard's reflection

In verses 20-21 God says through St Paul

The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 

In this reading we are encouraged to see that:

• Sin existed before the law
• Original Sin that began with Adam continues to affect us
• God's Grace is always stronger and more powerful than sin
• The gift of eternal life is secure because it is made possible by the actions of Jesus

Some stuff to contemplate:

• How does Romans 5:12-21 affect how you see God, yourself, and how you see and will interact with others?
• What does Romans 5:12-21 call you to talk to God (pray) about?  (Thanksgiving, more insight, help, forgiveness...)
• What do you think is worthwhile sharing with someone from what God has told you in Romans 5:12-21?