Death in Adam, Life in Christ | Romans 5:12-21

America may be the most individualistic culture in the world, which makes these verses hard for us to understand. We often think of sin as an individual problem that needs individual remedies, but Romans 5:12–21 teaches that it runs much deeper. Paul states that humanity’s ultimate problem is we have inherited Adam’s sin nature. Truly, the apple has not fallen far from the tree.Christianity is the story of another Man’s righteous act overcoming Adam’s transgression. The God-man, Jesus Christ, sacrificed Himself to provide the free gift of grace for all who place their faith in Him. Christ’s act of righteousness far surpasses Adam’s transgression, and now grace abounds to all who trust in Jesus. “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Rom. 8:1)Take-Home Message: Life in Christ defeats death in Adam.Death through Sin in Adam (12–14)Life as a Free Gift in Christ (15–17)Life in Christ Defeats Death in Adam (18–21)Take-Home Lessons:We must embrace the reality that we are children of Adam.We must embrace the righteousness that is only found in Christ.We must embrace the reign of our new life in Christ.