Romans 5:13-14 NIV
To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.
With the law, sin abounded or increased, but the sting of death reigned before it was given. Even if one was able to live perfectly, we would not be acceptable to God because of Adam's disobedience. In the same way, we can become acceptable to God through the obedience of one man - Jesus. He is the one to come and who will come again. There is nothing we can do but believe. Allow Him to have His way and He will take care of the rest.
Word for Life in Love— Scripture Meditations By Stephen Brown
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1Corinthians 15:20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
Amen
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