SF449 - THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM (Romans 5 12-21)

SF449

THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM

Romans 5:12-21

INTRODUCTION

Series Background

Paul has dealt with the fruits of sin now he deals with the root of sin. The origin of all sin.

He contrast Adam and Christ

In doing so he explains some fundamental truths about man.

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Sermon Background

General considerations

“One” used 11 times = identification with Adam and with Christ

“reign” used 5 times = to describe two kingdoms and two kings

“much more” used 2 times = to indicate that in Christ we gain more than we lost in Adam.

Three types of death -

Physical = separation of the spirit from the body

Spiritual = separation from and rebellion against God.

Eternal = eternal separation from God.

Let’s Look At These Two Kingdoms...

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1A.      THE KINGDOM OF ADAM

1B.      How You Enter This Kingdom: By Birth

Physical in nature

Natural in origin

Shared by every human being

2B.      The Effects Of This Kingdom: Sin

The presence of sin (v.12a)

Adam both represented and contained us.

He was created in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27)

His descendants are created in Adam’s image and likeness

Genesis 5:3  "When Adam had lived 130 years, he had a son in his own likeness, in his own image; and he named him Seth."

The penalty of sin (v.12b)

Adam sinned he died spiritually and eventually physically.

The penalty of death was imputed on all man because of Adam’s sin

The power of sin (vv. 13-14)

Physical Death came as a direct result of Adam’s sin.

This is why babies die.

The inherit nature to sin comes from Adam - this leads to spiritual death.

Ephesians 2:1  "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins,"

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2A.      THE KINGDOM OF CHRIST

1B.      How You Enter This Kingdom: By Birth

Spiritual in nature (John 3)

Supernatural in origin

Shared only by those who have received the “gift” of God.

2B.      The Effects Of This Kingdom: Salvation

The provision of salvation (vv.15-16)

Christ more than compensates for Adam’s fall. (v.15)

Christ’ provision releases us from our guilt (v.16)

The promise of salvation (vv.17-19)

In the place of death comes life - resurrection! (v.17)

Justification - to be made right before God - positional (v.18)

Sanctification - “will be made righteous” - actual (v.19)

The plan of salvation (vv.20-21)

All of grace (v.20)

Grace is all (v.21)

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APPLICATION

Whose Kingdom are you in?

You are sure to die...

Spiritually - when you choose sin

Physically - in Adam

Eternally without Christ

One Birth = two deaths

Two Birth = one death