In Romans 6:23, what is the wages of sin?
Romans 6:23 declares that sin's payment is death—the second death, eternal doom. This is what old Adam's fallen nature earns. In contrast, the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, not something earned but received. It is a gift, not wages.
Les explains that in verse 23 Paul sets the wages old Adam pays against God's gift. The wages of sin is death—the second death, eternal doom. The opposite is God's gift: eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Les highlights the key word "gift," noting that a gift is not earned; as soon as you contribute something to its cost, it is no longer a gift.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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What does Romans 6:23 say about the wages of sin and the gift of God?
Romans 6:23 says the wages of sin are death, while the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.