The pastor was teaching on Romans 5 in bible class yesterday. We read, “Sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned” (Romans 5:12). And, “Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men” (Romans 5:18).
I offered up an illustration. I explained that it’s like driving down a rural road somewhere in Georgia. The speed limit suddenly changes from 55 to 25 miles per hour. Of course, no one slows down in time. The deputy is right there to pull you over and give you a ticket. Everyone breaks the law.
But then someone comes along and pays everyone’s tickets. Just like Jesus pays the price for all our sins, a gift much greater than all of our sins and sinfulness put together. Grace outweighs sin.
The lady sitting next to me elbowed me and said, “I’ve driven on that road! You don’t see them until you come up over the hill and bam they got you!”
That’s why I like going to bible class.
Waite for it... 