Grace Abounding

SERIES: ROMANS

MESSAGE: Grace Abounding

TEXT: Romans 5:12–21

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The ruin of mankind. (Vv. 12–14)

   • The entry of sin – its presence. (V. 12)|
     (Gen. 1:26–27; 5:3)

     • Adam represented us.

     • Adam contained us.

   • The impact of sin – its penalty. (V. 12)
     (Gen. 2:17; 3:4, 19)

   • The devastation of sin – its power. (Vv. 13–14)
     (Rom. 6:23)

2. The rescue of mankind. (Vv. 15–19)

   • The second Adam – Jesus Christ.

     • The gift of God. (Vv. 15–17)

       • Release from bankruptcy.

       • Release from blame.

       • Release from bondage.

3. The reign of mankind. (Vv. 20–21) 
   (Rom. 5:17)

   • Abundant grace.

   • Made right.

   • Reigning in life.