What unique information does Paul introduce in Romans 5:12?
Paul introduces the unique revelation that Adam's sin and its ramifications carry over into the whole human race. This truth is not found elsewhere in Scripture, not taught by Jesus, and not in the Old Testament. It ties all humanity to Adam's sin.
Les explains that in Romans 5:12 Paul bridges information that nowhere else in Scripture can be found. Jesus never mentioned it, and Les suggests the reason is that Jesus was waiting for the revelations given to this apostle. Jesus never taught the ramifications of Adam, his sin, and how it carries over into the whole human race. Jesus did teach that all were sinners, but not to tie it back into Adam as Paul does. Nowhere else in the Old Testament is it taught, but here it is laid out as plain as day.
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:
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Does Romans 5:12 say sin entered through one man or two people?
Romans 5:12 says sin entered the world through one man, not through two people or through Adam and Eve.
What is the sin that entered the world through Adam in Romans 5:12?
In Romans 5:12, the sin that entered the world through Adam is identified as the old Adamic nature.