Romans 5:12-13
What is written? (ESV)
Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law.
What does it say?
Sin was introduced to the world through one man [Adam], and from sin came death [both physically and spiritually] which affects all men since all have sinned–sin was certainly in the world before the law [of Moses] was given, but sin is not accounted for when there is no law.
What is its immediate context?
Paul is arguing for the “obedience of faith” (phrase used as bookends to his letter – 1:5 and 16:26) throughout this letter to the Romans. In the immediate context, he is speaking to the reconciliation that Christ brings and why it’s needed (because of a fallen world due to sin).
How Romans 5:12-13 is applied across Bible answers
Is the doctrine of original sin taught in the Bible?
It doesn't given its context. Adam's sin introduced sin into the world for all man, and death as a result (for all man). All are dead in their sin "because all sinned". To say that "sin came into the world through one man" does not logically necessitate the transference and guilt of Adam's sin to all descendants.
What is the result of sin?
Adam introduced sin into the world, leading to spiritual death for all "because all sinned".
