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NASB | Romans 5:13 for until the Law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:13 Sin was [committed] in the world before the Law [was given], but sin is not charged [against anyone] when there is no law [against it]. |
Bible Question:
Hi EdB, Thanks for your response. Romans 5:13.You are right in saying that "there is no explicit list of crimes under which to place his rebellion against God" Yes, since his rebellion against God cannot be listed as crime in the absence of law,no sin is imputed. CONCLUSION[at this point in time] Romans2:12.WITHOUT LAW:Anyone who has sinned will be punished. Romans5:13.WITHOUT LAW:Anyone whose act may be rebellious in the eyes of God but cannot be listed as crime will not be punished[sin not imputed] Is the contradiction still there? Your clarification please. With love in Christ FytRobert |
Bible Answer: Greetings FytRobert! "And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and books were opened; and another book was opened, which is the book of life; and the dead were judged from the things which were written in the books, according to their deeds." Rev 20:12 Consider this verse in conjuction with Romans 5:13. Would we bold enought to trust the heart of God as He examines the faith of those who do not have His Law? Romans 1:19-20 is very explicit: men are without excuse as God HAS revealed Himself to us. Romans 5:13 declares that sin was already in the world prior to the giving of the Law - However, the first law is recorded in Gen 2. Note the consequence of disobedience in v.3! Therefore, although sin as revealed by the Law may not be charged to the account of man, he is still accountable to the law of God (who He is)as it has been revealed to him. Man has always had a choice, to accept and believe or to reject and reap the penalty of his choice. Remember the wrath of God is against sin. All men are sinners, therefore unless we have been creditited with the righteousness of God for our faith, we are still under the penalty of sin. mommapbs |