Romans 5:18

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

لَقَدْ جاءَتِ الدَّينُونَةُ عَلَى جَمِيعِ النّاسِ بِمَعصِيَةٍ واحِدَةٍ. وَكَذَلِكَ جاءَ البِرُّ المُؤَدِّي إلَى الحَياةِ الأبَدِيَّةِ لِجَمِيعِ النّاسِ بِعَمَلٍ بارٍّ واحِدٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from the Bible talks about how one person's actions affect everyone. In this case, it mentions that just as Adam’s sin affected all people negatively, Jesus' righteousness brought a positive outcome for everyone. The key message is that through Christ, we can receive forgiveness and new life.

Explained for Children

Imagine if one kid in class did something wrong, and the whole class got in trouble because of it. That's kind of like what happened when Adam sinned. But then imagine another kid does a really good deed and everyone gets an ice cream cone. That’s how Jesus’ goodness can help all of us!

Historical Background

This verse is from Romans, written by the Apostle Paul around A.D. 57-58 to Christians in Rome. It reflects on the impact of Adam's sin and Christ's righteousness within the context of salvation theology.

Living It Out Today

Consider a scenario where one person’s mistake affects an entire team at work. Instead of blaming each other, imagine if someone came up with a solution that benefits everyone. This verse encourages us to look for opportunities where we can positively influence those around us through acts of kindness and righteousness.

Topics

• salvation
• righteousness
• judgment
• forgiveness
• new life
• redemption

Related Verses

• Genesis 3:17-19
• Romans 5:12
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• John 3:16
• Titus 3:4-7

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that 'judgment came upon all men to condemnation'?

This means that due to Adam's original sin, everyone inherited a sinful nature and faced the judgment of God leading to spiritual death.

How is Jesus’ righteousness different from our own actions?

Jesus’ righteousness is perfect and sufficient for salvation, unlike human efforts which fall short. His righteousness can be credited to believers who trust in Him.

What does 'justification of life' mean in Romans 5:18?

It means receiving a new status before God where one is declared righteous, not based on their own deeds but through faith in Christ, resulting in eternal life.

How can we apply the message of Romans 5:18 to our daily lives?

We can strive to live righteously and share the good news about Jesus’ salvation with others, knowing that His righteousness is available to all who believe.