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Grace is Greater than Sin
The verse contrasts Adam's trespass with Christ's gift. Scholars emphasize the phrase "much more" to show that God's grace isn't just a simple fix. While one man's sin brought death to all, the gift of grace through Jesus is vastly superior. It doesn't just cancel the debt; it provides an abundance of righteousness and life, demonstrating that God's nature is more inclined to show mercy than to punish.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:15
18th Century
Theologian
But not as the offense. This is the first point of contrast between the effect of the sin of Adam and of the work of Christ. The word …
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:15
But not as the trespass (αλλ' ουχ ως). It is more contrast than parallel: "the trespass" (το παραπτωμα, the slip, fall to one side…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:15
19th Century
Bishop
Now comes the statement of the contrast which extends over the next five verses. The points of difference are thrown into relief by the points of r…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by g…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:15
In this section Christ’s effect on the human race is seen as totally different from that of Adam—and vastly superior. Any hint of parallelism sugge…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:15
16th Century
Theologian
But not as the offense, etc. Now follows the rectifying or the completion of the comparison already introduced. The Apostle does not, howe…
John Gill
On Romans 5:15
17th Century
Pastor
But not as the offence, so also is the free gift
By "the offence", or "fall", as the word signifies, is meant the fi…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 5:15–19
17th Century
Minister
Through one man's offense, all people are exposed to eternal condemnation. But the grace and mercy of God, and the free gift of righteousness and s…