1. Signs at Crossroads
A Gift
Romans 5:12-19

2. that Leads to Condemnation
Adam
Rom 5:16
The Trespass
that Leads to Condemnation

3. A qualitative rather than quantitative understanding of sin: we are sinners; the sins we do are consequences of being sinful human beings

4. that Leads to Justification
Jesus Christ
Rom 5:16
The Gift
that Leads to Justification

5. There is nothing we can do to reconcile us with God.
Only God’s gift of Jesus Christ can bridge the divide
(see next illustration)

7. Rom 5:17
Signs of Death and Life
at the Crossroads
(next 4 Sundays)