Romans 5:12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— Truth to Learn Our sinfulness is a result of our being a descendant of Adam. Behind the Words The words “just as” are translated...
Romans 5:11 – Bragging Rights
Romans 5:11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. Truth to Learn We have the right to rejoice and brag about God our Father. Behind the Words The word translated “rejoice” is the Greek...
Romans 5:10 – Living Salvation
Romans 5:10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Truth to Learn Our debt was paid by Jesus’ death, but it is his resurrection to life that secures...
Romans 5:9 – Saved from Wrath
Romans 5:9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Truth to Learn Christians will not experience the effect of God’s wrath. Behind the Words The words “we shall be saved” are translated from the Greek verb sōdzō, meaning “to...
Romans 5:8 – Death for Sinners
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Truth to Learn Christ died for sinners. That means you and me! Behind the Words The word translated, “demonstrates” is from the Greek word sunistēmi, which is a compound...
Romans 5:7 – Unreasonable Sacrifice
Romans 5:7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. Truth to Learn It’s not reasonable that anyone would die for us. Behind the Words The word “scarcely” is translated from the Greek word molis. It is...
Romans 5:6 – Irreverent and Undeserving
Romans 5:6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Truth to Learn God did it all for us in spite of the fact that we didn’t deserve it. Behind the Words The word translated “without strength” is the Greek word asthenēs, which...
Romans 5:5 – Unimaginable Love
Romans 5:5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Truth to Learn God has abundantly shown His love for us. Behind the Words The word translated “disappoint” is kataischunō, which is...
Romans 5:4 – Rejoice in Hope
Romans 5:4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Truth to Learn Difficulties should give us hope and assurance of our salvation. Behind the Words “Character” is translated from the Greek word dokimē, which is derived from the verb dokimadzō, meaning “to test for the purpose of finding good.” It is...
Romans 5:3 – Joyful Tribulation
Romans 5:3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; Truth to Learn We also rejoice in difficult times because these are the times when we learn to endure hardship. Behind the Words The Greek word that is translated “glory” in the current...