ROMANS 5
6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation. – Romans 5:6-11
ROMANS 5 WHILE WE WERE STILL SINNERS
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
When Adam and Eve sinned, they were separated from God
There was no way to retrieve God’s presence after they disobeyed
God made a way for all those who inherited our first parents’ sin
He gave his only Son while we were still sinners to show us his love
Jesus sacrifice on the cross is the perfect way to reconcile us with God
By his blood, Jesus took the wrath of God so we can all be saved.
Paul paints a picture of how God loves mankind. Because he is holy and righteous, he will not tolerate sin. Anyone who sins against him must bear his wrath. That is the nature of God’s justice. He has to punish sin. In this letter, Paul reveals to us the mercy, grace and the steadfast love of God in that while we were still sinners, he gave a remedy for us to be reconciled with him. Just like a good parent would never give up on their children when they are disobedient and rebellious, God never gives up on his own people. He thought of the best solution to the problem of sin among mankind. He knew that no human being can appease his wrath over sin. So, he gave his only begotten and beloved Son Jesus to be the perfect sacrifice for the appeasement of his wrath. When Jesus died on the cross, he removed that wrath of God towards all sinners. He became the mediator between us and God so that we can be reconciled with God and took God’s punishment in our place so we can be saved from our sinful state and be cleansed from sin.
REFLECTION
- Is it possible for believers to love like God does? Why or why not?
