Romans 5:18 KJV
Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
The phrase, "the free gift" was added for clarity by the translators of the King James and is therefore italicized in the Bible. I find those phrases often not only added clarity but help to give emphasis to great truths in the Word of God. I could not help but focus on that free gift in this morning's devotions.
Usually, when we think of the free gift, I think our minds settle in on the word, "salvation." And no wonder. What a blessing to know we are saved! But then I also think we tend to lump all of the benefits of salvation into that one word and miss out on some of the fuller, but more subtle truths involved in our salvation. With this free gift comes:
Peace with God
Vs 1
We have been reconciled to God. The enmity which began with the sin of Adam and Eve has been settled through Christ.
Salvation from wrath
Vs 9
One day this world will face the fiery judgment of God. Those who have trusted Christ have been saved from that and hidden in Jesus.
Atonement
Vs 11
The word can mean "an exchange." God exchanged our sin for Christ's righteousness.
The gift of grace
Vs 15
Grace is what saved us. But once we are saved God gives grace for life as well.
Justification
Vs 16
"Just as if I had never sinned." Because of Jesus Christ, God has judged me innocent.
Righteousness
Vs 17
When God looks at me, all He can see is the righteousness of Jesus Christ. I have not only been set free, God no longer remembers my sins.
Eternal Life
Vs 21
Perpetual life, in the presence of God
And even this list only scratches the surface of all that salvation is.
Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
The phrase, "the free gift" was added for clarity by the translators of the King James and is therefore italicized in the Bible. I find those phrases often not only added clarity but help to give emphasis to great truths in the Word of God. I could not help but focus on that free gift in this morning's devotions.
Usually, when we think of the free gift, I think our minds settle in on the word, "salvation." And no wonder. What a blessing to know we are saved! But then I also think we tend to lump all of the benefits of salvation into that one word and miss out on some of the fuller, but more subtle truths involved in our salvation. With this free gift comes:
Peace with God
Vs 1
We have been reconciled to God. The enmity which began with the sin of Adam and Eve has been settled through Christ.
Salvation from wrath
Vs 9
One day this world will face the fiery judgment of God. Those who have trusted Christ have been saved from that and hidden in Jesus.
Atonement
Vs 11
The word can mean "an exchange." God exchanged our sin for Christ's righteousness.
The gift of grace
Vs 15
Grace is what saved us. But once we are saved God gives grace for life as well.
Justification
Vs 16
"Just as if I had never sinned." Because of Jesus Christ, God has judged me innocent.
Righteousness
Vs 17
When God looks at me, all He can see is the righteousness of Jesus Christ. I have not only been set free, God no longer remembers my sins.
Eternal Life
Vs 21
Perpetual life, in the presence of God
And even this list only scratches the surface of all that salvation is.
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