Romans 5:1-21 Justification as Reconciliation through the Cross/Free from Sin, Under Grace

As we enter chapter 5, we enter into a new phase of Paul's theological exposition to the Roman church. After explaining the plight of humanity and our need for God to make us righteous through faith in him who was raised from the dead--Jesus Christ--Paul now turns to explore the meaning of justification. While this section has traditionally been interpreted as the progression of a believer through different stages, it can perhaps be better understood as descriptive of the nature of justification. In chapter 5, Paul explores how Christ's death on the cross reconciles the ungodly to God. He turns then, to compare Jesus with another well known biblical figure, Adam. He looks at the legacies and consequences of the actions of both, and how the power of the cross continues to ripple through the ages.

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