Romans 5:12-21
The New Adam
Mike Giesenhagen
March 8, 2026
Romans 5:12-21
1. Sin is _________________ ______________________.
a. Sin is __________________ ___________________.
b. Sin is _________________ ____________________.
c. ________________ is a ___________ of ________.
2. God’s Grace _________________ Over_____________.
3. ________________ is ________________ for __________.
4. The _____________ Shows Our _______________,
_______________ _______________ Over ____________.
Discussion Questions
What is the evidence that sin has affected all humanity? What sign has been given according to 5:12?
Additional Study: read Genesis 3. What are some of the other consequences of sin mentioned in Genesis 3?
What is the difference between the entity of sin and the practice of it? Which type of sin is addressed in this passage? Which is addressed by the Gospel?
What are three ways that Paul contrasts Adam and Jesus in 5:15-17? How do we know that Christ is superior in each comparison?
5:18-19 show that sin has spread to all humanity through natural means. How, then, can Christ’s righteousness spread to all people?
In 5:20, Paul writes, “where sin increased, grace increased all the more.” Does this give us reason to sin freely? If not, what does it mean?