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NASB | Romans 5:20 The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 5:20 But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But where sin increased, [God's remarkable, gracious gift of] grace [His unmerited favor] has surpassed it and increased all the more, |
Bible Question:
Does this verse seem to suggest that the purpose of the Law of God, given to Moses for the people of Israel, was to increase human sinfulness? Is it possible that the God revealed in our Lord Jesus Christ deliberately acted in such a way that sin increased? Doesn't the revelation of God, from Genesis to Revelation, tell about a God who seeks to bring His lost and fallen creation back into restored relationship with Himself? ... Is there a contradiction? Steve |
Bible Answer: Romans 5:20.. "5:12-21 These verses contrast and compare life in Adam with life in Christ. These men are alike in that each is the head of a race, and thus his actions have far-reaching effects. They differ in that through one death came to all men (v. 12), but through the other life came as a free gift for those who would accept that gift (vv. 17, 18). The passage affirms that in some way Adam’s sin has negatively affected the entire human race. Man inherits a sinful nature and sinful state via his identification with Adam as the head of the race. Paul does not explain exactly how all sinned in Adam, but he clearly affirms the fact of it. All humanity is spiritually related to one of these two men. Either we are (1) in Adam by birth and therefore under condemnation, or (2) in Christ by faith and therefore justified and forgiven. We are in Adam naturally by birth. We are in Christ supernaturally by the New Birth. There is no hint of universalism in this text." (Believer's Study Bible) "Humanity, Death—Jesus’ victory over sin gives us victory over death. This includes the immediate victory over spiritual death and the ultimate victory over physical death. Eternal life is granted immediately and resurrection in the future." (Disciple's Study Bible) "the offense might abound: Law magnified sin. What was inherently wrong became formally and explicitly wrong once the Law was revealed. grace abounded much more: The Greek term Paul uses means “superabounded.” Not only can sin never exceed the grace provided by God, sin loses its threat when compared to the superabounding grace of God." (Nelson NKJV Study Bible) "5:20 The law added transgressions, showing even more vividly the superabundant (the word is heightened) grace of God." (Ryrie Study Bible) "5:20 law was added. Not to bring about redemption but to point up the need for it. The law made sin even more sinful by revealing what sin is in stark contrast to God's holiness." (NIV Study Bible) "5:20 the law entered. Cf. Gal. 3:19. Although the Mosaic law is not flawed (7:12), its presence caused man's sin to increase (cf. 7:8-11). Thus it made men more aware of their own sinfulness and inability to keep God's perfect standard (7:7; Gal. 3:21,22), and it served as a tutor to drive them to Christ (Gal. 3:24)." (MacArthur Study Bible) |
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