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In Adam All Are Sinners–In Christ Jesus All Are Saints "Death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned" (Rom_5:12, l. c.). This theme seems, on the face of it, the same as the preceding theme. But this is not the case. The former dealt with inbred, inherent sin; and with inbred, inherent righteousness: … Continue reading “1220. In Adam All Are Sinners–In Christ Jesus All Are Saints”

In Adam Death Passed Upon All–In Christ Jesus Life Passed Upon All Who Believe "But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded … Continue reading “1221. In Adam Death Passed Upon All–In Christ Jesus Life Passed Upon All Who Believe”

Sin Enters Into the World–Righteousness Enters Into the World "As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin" (Rom_5:12, f. c.). 1. "By one man sin entered into the world." When God addressed sinning Eve, He said: "What is this that thou hast done?" Why did not our first parents stop … Continue reading “1218. Sin Enters Into the World–Righteousness Enters Into the World”

Many Constituted Sinners–Many Constituted Righteous "For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous" (Rom_5:19). 1. "For by one man's disobedience, many were constituted sinners." If Adam could have sinned without placing sin upon his posterity, all would have been different. However, the … Continue reading “1219. Many Constituted Sinners–Many Constituted Righteous”

The Two Adams Jesus Christ stands in direct contradistinction to Adam. The following outline suggests some of the contrasts between the two: ADAM JESUS CHRIST Creature Creator Created Born First Adam Last Adam First Man Second Man Of the Earth, Earthy The Lord from Heaven Sinned Sinless Heads a Race Heads a New Race To … Continue reading “1217. The Two Adams”

From Sin–The Delivering Power of the Atonement "And from Jesus Christ, Who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto Him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in His own Blood" (Rev_1:5). It is a wonderful thing when we … Continue reading “1215. From Sin–The Delivering Power of the Atonement”

From All Sin–The Sweep of the Atonement "Being then made free from sin ye became the servants of righteousness" (Rom_6:18). There are those who vainly imagine that they must help out the Calvary work of our Lord Jesus Christ. To be sure Christ died, but we, they say, must supplement the work of the Cross … Continue reading “1216. From All Sin–The Sweep of the Atonement”

Us–The Scope of the Atonement "All we, like sheep, have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all" (Isa_53:6). There is a question that is discussed among theologians. It is this: "Did Christ die for the unbelievers, that is, for … Continue reading “1213. Us–The Scope of the Atonement”

From Sin–The Need of the Atonement "Moreover the Law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, Grace did much more abound" (Rom_5:20). The world to-day thinks altogether too lightly of sin. Sin has been beautifully veneered, delightsomely draped, and generally it is either denied or excused. In all of this the need … Continue reading “1214. From Sin–The Need of the Atonement”

"The Blood of Jesus Christ, His Son"–The One Who Atones "But with the precious Blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot" (1Pe_1:19). 1. There is no virtue in the blood of bulls and of goats. It was impossible for such blood to take away sins. Animals in the Old Testament … Continue reading “1211. "The Blood of Jesus Christ, His Son"–The One Who Atones”