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Is Romans 5:13 saying that men were not punished for their sin before the Law of Moses?
No. I believe Romans 5:13 is saying that sin was not imputed after the written record of the Law of Moses. Meaning, sin was not imputed to men according to the written Law, but according to Adam's transgression. This does not mean sin did not condemn men before the Law of Moses came.
Here is the verse:
"For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
(Romans 5:13).
Context:
Romans 5:19 says,
"For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
Cross reference:
1 Corinthians 15:21-22 says,
"For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
So the point here is "Justification" (i.e. Being saved by God's grace when we first come to Jesus Christ and believe that He died for our sins, He was buried, and He was risen three days later on our behalf and we seek forgiveness with Him for salvation). This is the first step or stage of the salvation process that is without the deeds of the Law. It is being saved by God's grace and mercy, and by the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. "Sanctification" (Living Holy By God's power) is the next step or stage in the salvation process.
Anyways, Paul's point here is that we are all condemned in Adam when we are born into this world, and we need a Savior who can wipe the slate clean by seeking forgiveness with Him, and believing the gospel message (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Paul was not saying that sin was not imputed in any way shape or form before the Law of Moses. Death reigned from Adam to Moses on the account of Adam's sin. We see many times in Scripture wicked men being punished for their sin before the Law of Moses was given.
No. I believe Romans 5:13 is saying that sin was not imputed after the written record of the Law of Moses. Meaning, sin was not imputed to men according to the written Law, but according to Adam's transgression. This does not mean sin did not condemn men before the Law of Moses came.
Here is the verse:
"For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
(Romans 5:13).
Context:
Romans 5:19 says,
"For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous."
Cross reference:
1 Corinthians 15:21-22 says,
"For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
So the point here is "Justification" (i.e. Being saved by God's grace when we first come to Jesus Christ and believe that He died for our sins, He was buried, and He was risen three days later on our behalf and we seek forgiveness with Him for salvation). This is the first step or stage of the salvation process that is without the deeds of the Law. It is being saved by God's grace and mercy, and by the regeneration of the Holy Spirit. "Sanctification" (Living Holy By God's power) is the next step or stage in the salvation process.
Anyways, Paul's point here is that we are all condemned in Adam when we are born into this world, and we need a Savior who can wipe the slate clean by seeking forgiveness with Him, and believing the gospel message (1 Corinthians 15:1-4). Paul was not saying that sin was not imputed in any way shape or form before the Law of Moses. Death reigned from Adam to Moses on the account of Adam's sin. We see many times in Scripture wicked men being punished for their sin before the Law of Moses was given.