LOSS IN ADAM BUT GAIN IN CHRIST

By Adam By Jesus• the offense (of one man) v15 The free gift (by grace) • many died v15 the grace ... abounded to many• resulted in condemnation v16 resulted in justification

death reigned v17 righteousness will reign in life• as judgment came to all men v18 the free gift came to all men

resulting in condemnation resulting in justification of life• as many were made sinners v19 many will be made righteous• where sin abounded v20 grace abounded

• sin reigned in death v21 grace might reign through

righteousness to eternal life

Righteousness is:

1. Being in right standing with God and measuring up to His standard of right

2. To be morally blameless; just; right; innocent; and with no consciousness of moral failure

3. The ability to stand in the presence of God without any sense of guilt, condemnation, fear, inferiority or unworthiness

GRACE REIGNS THROUGH RIGHTEOUSNESS

GRACE REIGNS THROUGH RIGHTEOUSNESS

Grace is:

• Unmerited favor

• Free bestowal of benefit, provision, or gift

• Heaven’s help

• Enabling power

• Strength