Romans 5:21: So that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The claims of God’s righteousness are fully met in the death of Christ. The Kingdom is fully and firmly established on the Cross of Christ. All other ground is sinking sand. The believing sinner now has eternal life by being united to the last Adam, the raised and glorified Savior. This makes possible the sanctification of the saved sinner, which is the theme of the next chapter. 1
Having reviewed our ruin, we need next to review the greatness of our rescue. We must set before our consciousness the incomparable work of the matchless Second Adam. It is so supreme that it not only remedies Adam’s own transgression, but all the sins ever committed by all the people who ever lived. 2
Application
- When we know that God loves us, and we allow His affection to permeate every corner of our lives, we will learn to reign in life with His presence and power, to His glory.
- What is reigning more in your life: peace with God because of His forgiveness, or fear of consequences because of your unforgiveness?
Prayer
Lord, may Your grace never stop reigning over my life.
1. McGee, J. V. (1991). Thru the Bible commentary: The Epistles (Romans 1-8) (electronic ed., Vol. 42). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.
2. Hughes, R. K. (1991). Romans: righteousness from heaven. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books.
