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Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ

"Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned." Romans 5:12

Death came in by the sin of one man. In the same manner, God gave us redemption, forgiveness, grace, reconciliation and life through one man - Jesus Christ.

And precisely...

"While we were still weak, at the right moment, Christ died for us." Romans 5:6

We were helpless, we couldn't save ourselves, we were all doomed to destruction.

"But God shows his love for us, because while we were still sinners Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

When we were at our most unlovable condition, He loved us, enough to suffer and die in our place - taking the penalty of our sins.

"And not only that: we even take pride in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, the one through whom we now have a restored relationship with God."  Romans 5:11

So whoever we were and whatever we have done in the past, accepting the finished work of Christ and placing our faith in Him was our golden ticket. We have now been redeemed and restored.

And we now have a relationship with our Heavenly Father by way of our Savior -- the start of an ongoing and growing relationship, which is being nourished by reading and obeying His Word and daily quiet times in prayer, in singing songs of praise and in reverend worship, to continually grow our faith, grow in the knowledge of God which leads us to do good works, all for the glory of God.

Therefore there is no need to be hopeless or to wallow in guilt or feel depressed or live a mediocre or miserable life.

God already did His part, now it is our turn.

There is no more condemnation, just forgiveness and restoration and an ongoing personal relationship. So much so that everyday we can go boldly to our Maker, call upon Him in the name of our Lord and Savior and start living the abundant life each new day, as was His plan for each one of us -- a fresh start, a new life in Christ.

Praise Him to whom all praise is due.