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:(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. Romans 5:12-14

The Apostle Paul here, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, does a great job tying in the Old Testament with the New Testament. Many people will disregard the Old Testament, however as Paul explains here, you are part of that story. Just as Paul just went into great detail about how we are spiritual Children of Abraham through Christ. Paul also explains how Adam and Moses are relevant to us also, these people are all part of your salvation story, they are not just old stories that you tell in Sunday School class.

The Apostle Paul begins by stating “by one man sin entered into the world” Paul begins with the Creation story, yes this is relevant to every human that exists. While the world wants to tell you, you are a random mistake that evolved from bacteria and monkeys, you are made in the image of God, and came through the line of Adam. Since Adam is our biological father, sin has entered into the world through Adam. The world is under the curse of sin and death (Genesis 3) As Paul goes on to explain “so death passed upon all men” 

Notice Paul says death passed to ALL men, not just some. We have all fallen short of the glory of God, we are all sinners (Romans 3:23)  As Paul states “For All Have Sinned” I emphasize this because in today’s world, even in today’s corrupted Christianity, many believe they are not sinners, many believe they don’t need to repent, therefor many have rejected the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. They trample on his blood believing Christ died in vain. However you are a sinner in need of a savior, just as Adam. Therefore Christ became flesh and died on the cross for your sins. To reject this truth is the ultimate blasphemy.

So what is the result of our sin? As the Apostle Paul states here “Death has reigned from Adam to Moses” As Paul states ‘The Wages of Sin is death” (Romans 6:23) Why did Christ die on the cross, for the atonement of your sins! Why is their death and suffering in the world? Because of your sins, the curse of sin and death brought into the world because rebellion of our actions, a curse that could only be broken by the sinless Son of God

Here is a cool revelation from the Holy Spirit “Who (Adam) is the figure of Him (Christ) to come” Adam was a shadow of Christ to come, Paul will explain this in more detail as we continue in Romans, but by one man (Adam) Paul states “ Since death came through a man (Adam). The resurrection of the dead come through a Man (Christ) , For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) Amen!