October 5

TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 5:20-21
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Romans 5:20 “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:”

When God gave the law to man, it showed man how far short he had fallen in God’s ways. There was absolutely no way that fleshly man could keep God’s law. Man realized he needed a Savior. Through the grace of God, Jesus Christ became our Savior.

Although the Mosaic Law is not flawed, its presence caused man’s sin to increase. Thus it made men more aware of their own sinfulness and inability to keep God’s perfect standard, and it served as a tutor to drive them to Christ (Gal 3:24).

Romans 5:21 “That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Sin reigned until Jesus Christ destroyed sin on the cross. God’s grace (unmerited favor), to us provides eternal life to all who will accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord. We did not earn it; it is a free gift. We can have life eternal, if we will only believe and receive the Lord Jesus Christ into our life.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

October 5
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:

Old Testament
Jeremiah 10-11  —  8.0 minutes
Ecclesiastes 3:13-22  —  3.0 minutes

New Testament
John 1:43-51  —  2.5 minutes
James 2:14-26  —  2.5 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 16.0 minutes