Session 14 - sin and death universal; Grace is Greater (Rom 5:12-15)

8-31-25 Biblical-Literacy Mark continued in the study of Romans with a focus on Chapter 5:12-15. He began by sharing that Paul who had a pastoral heart wrote to help us understand Jesus’ teachings and the inspiration of the Scriptures. With shovel in hand, Mark proceeded to dig deep in the few verses: 1. Sin's universal entry & reign (verse 12) Through one man, sin came into the world Sin is outside of God Paul personifies sin for our understanding Death entered the world through sin 2. Reign of death before the Law (verse 13 -14) Ignorance is no excuse Still outside the nature of God 3. Greater grace (verse 15) Where grace is greater than the trespass - the cross In Christ we can live Points for home  Understand reality  Marvel at grace  Reject despair and pride Listen to Mark teach the origin of sin as a universal contamination. One sin led to death, and one death led to life