The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
Verse 20. Moreover. But. What is said in this verse and the following seems designed to meet the Jew, who might pretend that the law of Moses was intended to meet the evils of sin introduced by Adam, and therefore that the scheme defended by the apostle was unnecessary.
All our privileges flow from Christ's precious blood; His death for us is the spring-head of justification. He died for those without strength, entirely unable to help themselves, and worse still, for the ungodly, not merely helpless but guilty, deserving to perish, yet loved with a love that surpasses all human measure.
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Commenting on Romans 5:6-21
SHEWS IT IS THE MINISTEr's DUTY TO MAKE KNOWN THE GOSPEL. You have had the sublime nature of the gospel set forth ; it is a mystery : now follows what the minister's duty is in reference to the gospel ; and that is to promulgate and publish this mystery to the sons of men ; ' To make known the mystery of the gospel.'...
Commenting on Ephesians 6:10-20