As bad as sin is and how long it has gone on, Jesus’ gift on the cross is greater. It is like the sin of Adam in that the actions of one affect all others, but it is greater because it does so much more. Paul points that out here when he says the gift isn’t like the trespass. As Paul will explain later, this gift of Jesus doesn’t just negate sin; it gives us power to live above it. When we walk in the spirit, we don’t have to sin. It seems impossible, but that is what is taught. John mirrors this when he says, “If you sin, you have an advocate with the Father.” He didn’t say when. Jesus’ gift is greater.
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