Romans | Romans 5:12-21 | John Baker

Text:Romans 5:12-21Big Idea:You were born into death, but Jesus came to give you life now and forevermore.Takeaways:I. You Were Born into Death Through Adam (vv. 12-14)• In the Garden, humanity was created for life with God, but sin distorted that reality.• Adam’s sin introduced death, which spread to every person like an unavoidable hereditary disease.• Because of Adam’s sin, death reigns in the world, and we are all born to die.II. You Are Born Again to Life Through Jesus (vv. 15-17)• Grace is God’s free gift—something good we don’t deserve.• Just as Adam’s trespass brought judgment and death, Jesus’ obedience brings justification and life.• Jesus not only restores what was lost through sin but lifts us higher—we reign with Him in new life.• His Kingdom of grace replaces condemnation, allowing us to experience eternal life now and forever.III. Jesus Came to Redeem Us from Death to Life (vv. 18-21)• Jesus rescues us from sin and death, not only removing their effects but empowering us to reign with Him.• The law exposes our brokenness, but His overflowing grace restores and empowers us to truly live.Conclusion: You were born into death, but Jesus came to give you life—starting now, not just in the future. God invites you to live with Him today. He not only loves you; He likes you and wants to be with you. He gave His life to be with you. And this is a life He calls you to proclaim to others.