Romans 5:21 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Just like sin used to run the show and lead everyone straight to death, now grace gets to be in charge instead. And grace? It works through Jesus making us right with God, leading us to life that never ends.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sin used to be the boss that led to death, but now grace is running things and it leads to forever life through Jesus.

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