(Rom 5:13)  (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. (14)  Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression,….”  Sin is rebellion against God – “I will do as I please.” So, different sin but same motive. What is in your life of which you say, “I know what the Bible says, but…..” It is sin. By the way, if the action is questionable, isn’t it better to err on the side of caution than to sin against He Who died for you?

 (Rom 5:13)  (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. (14)  Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression,….”  Since men did die, they did have a law called conscience, and guidelines written into their heart, their soul, their nature: (Rom 2:14) “For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves:” So, the word “law” in our verse is referring to the Law given to Moses. To this day men are breaking the law they know by nature.

(Rom 5:12) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”    So, the evidence that all have sinned is that all die physically, even the saved. The difference is twofold: one, their soul departs and go immediately to be with the Lord (2 Cor 5:8; Lk 23:43); and two, the bodies of the saved shall be resurrected and changed into eternal bodies (1 Cor 15:52-53; 1 Thess 4:16).

(Rom 5:12) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”   The standard to reach heaven is perfection. Even if you could live perfectly from now on, you cannot go back and make up for the sin you have already committed. Jesus Christ was the perfect sinless sacrifice dying to pay for your sin. Everyone needs to turn in heart from their sinful life, ask forgiveness, and put their faith in Jesus’ sacrifice to save their soul. 

(Rom 5:12) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”   Here it could easily be overlooked the word usage – “man”. Here is divinely inspired word usage – “man”.  It is through man’s seed that his children inherit the sin nature, leaving a way in which God could send His Son through a virgin, not possessing a sin nature! Oh the wisdom, the planning, the loving plan to save man from hell fire! 

(Rom 5:12) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”  The evidence that all have sinned, is that all die. The curse upon man is, “The soul that sinneth, it shall die” (Ez 18:4, 20). Ezekiel’s verse reveals spiritual death, or everlasting punishment, for it speaks of the soul, rather than the body, “…. for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” (Gen 3:19c). It is evident that man’s efforts to please God fail, for all die. Only through the “gift” of salvation can man be saved.

(Rom 5:11)  “And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.”  How can we help but rejoice in the Lord? He has shed His blood to save us from hell, justifying us to come into His very presence. We have free access in prayer to our Lord and our God through our risen Savior. In the midst of trials He assures us of His love. The heart of the saved has been reconciled through the heart of love of our God.

(Rom 5:11)  “And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.”  Day of Atonement: the High Priest was said to bear upon himself the iniquity of the people. It was then, once a year, he came bearing the blood of sacrifice to put upon the mercy seat. That blood brought reconciliation between God and the people, appeasing the wrath of God over their sin. This, Jesus did for those who would turn from their sin and ask forgiveness of their sins, receiving the Gift of Everlasting Life. We….have received the atonement.

 (Rom 5:10) “For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.”   Picture the one Jesus spoke of who, kneeling in the temple, would not so much as lift his eyes towards heaven, so great his guilt. He beat his breast and said, “God, be merciful to me a sinner.” Picture God speaking from heaven, “Son, come to me. My Son paid for your sin.” Reconciled, brought back to God, through the mediation of Jesus the Redeemer!