Webhow should i understand romans chapter 5?
How does romans chapter 5 fit with the surrounding context?
Webthat sin is an intruder, entering the human experience in adam’s sin, is clear historically from genesis.
That sin enters human history in adam’s sin is also clear theologically.
Webhow did adam’s sin affect humanity?
His disobedience affected the human race in at least two ways:
Because of adam’s sin, the human race inherits his guilt.
Webtheologians refer to this as “total depravity,” meaning that the entire human condition has been affected by sin.
All humans are sinners by nature and by choice, and are guilty.
Webromans has already shown us that all men are sinners separated from god and condemned (rom.