Here is the third of twelve verses to be memorized by April 23rd as part of The Challenge II!

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“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world,
and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men,
for that all have sinned” – Romans 5:12

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Through this verse, we see that we are born into a world of iniquity – condemned and set apart from Jesus Christ. Adam brought sin into the world and thereby death by sin, both physical and spiritual. We are lost and perishing apart from the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

It was Christ's glorious resurrection that gave us the freedom to walk in newness of lifeIt was His agonizing death on the cross that saved us as He bore the sins of the whole world; and it was His glorious resurrection that gave us the freedom to walk in newness of life and to keep His commands. As unregenerate sinners, we are at enmity against God. It is our sin that causes our hearts to be resistant towards God’s grace and His promptings and keeps us from entering into complete fellowship and oneness with Jesus Christ.

As you share the Gospel with others, you may meet those who would not necessarily describe themselves as “wicked” – yet remember that sin is wickedness no matter how small and trite it may seem from a human standpoint.

It would be good to remind them that God gave us all a conscience to discern between right and wrong. He gave us the Word of God that serves as a two-edged sword piercing to the dividing of soul and spirit. The law of God is written upon each of our hearts and we are under the burden of sin until we repent and follow the Lord in full assurance of salvation.

Then share with them the good news! Once we believe in Jesus Christ and His saving atonement on the cross, repent of sin, and follow him with a heart pure of offence toward Him, we are then changed and can begin to experience a life of freedom, joy, and peace. We are no longer under the bondage of death and sin but have become sons and daughters of the Heavenly King. We are called ambassadors of Jesus Christ ready and available to do great and mighty things for His name’s sake!

~ Sara

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