Bible Reading: Ps. 60,61 & 62; Romans 5
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men for all have sinned.” -Romans 5:12 (KJV)
The first man, Adam, gave in to temptation and disobeyed God’s direct command. Therefore, sin, or rebellion against God as an active principle or power gained entrance into human race.
Two results followed: (a) sin and corruption entered Adam’s heart and life and became part of his being. (b) Adam then passed on sin into the life-stream of the human race, corrupting all people from then on. All humans are now born into the world with an impulse and pull towards evil; it is now part of our nature.
Death entered the world through sin, and now all people are subject to death because all have sinned. Both the immediate and final consequences of Adam’s original sin was spiritual death, which is separation from God.
Good news! Man can escape the final consequences of sin and be restored to a right relationship with God through Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross. This is the only escape valve for humanity and it is a gift from God. Like every other gift, you could accept or reject but the Spirit pleads today that you accept this gift.
Good morning.
Pastor Lawrence Chiazor