Covenant Contrasts Part 9
Continuing our thoughts about the gift-based system of the new covenant, how is this for a beautiful gift?
“But THE FREE GIFT is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and THE GIFT by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many. THE GIFT is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand THE FREE GIFT arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of THE GIFT of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ” (Romans 5:15-17).
- THE GIFT is Jesus.
- THE GIFT is grace.
- THE GIFT is our salvation.
- THE GIFT is eternal life.
- THE GIFT is the Holy Spirit in us.
- THE GIFT is all of the “new” in the new covenant.
- THE GIFT is the fruit of the Spirit blooming in us.
- THE GIFT is the love of God flowing through us.
And THE GIFT goes on and on and on!