The Basics of Our Christian Experience XIX: Justified by Faith - Sin and Death in the World

Romans 5:13-14 Sin and Death in the World

I.Review and Vital Reconnection…

1.The entrance of sin by one man—Adam… “In Adam's fall, we sinned all.”
2.Original sin—Adam stands to us as:
a.Covenant head…
b.Natural head…
3.The Bible clearly teaches original sin, Ecclesiastes 7:29; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:2-3; Proverbs 22:15;
Genesis 8:21
4.Sin is universal, Ephesians 2:1-3; Psalm 14:2-3; Job 15:14
5.The awful effects and universal consequences of original sin…

Additional Point: Sin originated in the heart of the devil,Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-15

Lesson: The impact of that one sin of Adam, that moment of disobedience had catastrophic effects upon the entire human race.

II.Death is Always the Result of Sin, Ezekiel 18:4; Romans 6:23

A.Death Entered the World through sin…vs. 13
1.Sin was in the world before the Law was given, i.e. Romans 4:15.
B.Death Reigned from Adam to Moses…
1.The work of the Law is written upon the heart, Romans 2:14,15
2.Man's consciousness and awareness is distorted, nonetheless…

III.The Importance of Theology (in particular these doctrines relevant to original sin)
A.It is necessary for our understanding the magnitude of the problem of sin…
B.It is vital for evangelism…
C.It is important for the Gospel's sake and our Christian walk in it…

Next Time: The Remedy beginning in Romans 5:15ff.