"Consequently, just as the result of one trespass was condemnation for all men,so also the result of one act of righteousness was justification that brings life for all men." Romans 5:18 (NIV)
The Apostle Paul, the Damascus road Christian convert, wrote in his letter to the believers in Rome that justification is the pardon of sin and the gift of eternal life through righteousness of Jesus Christ our Lord. He said that the act of one man condemned all men, and the act of one man redeemed all men, all who chose to accept redemption.
It was through the disobedience of Adam in the garden which condemned all men. It was through the obedience of Jesus that all men were justified. In both cases, many were effected by the actions of the one. The righteousness of Jesus, The Christ, His obedience to the will of God, through and including His death on the cross, paid the price for the sins of man, and thereby provided the justification of man in the eyes of God. While the pardon of sin is available to all men, the gift of justification is only given to believers, and thereby so is the gift of eternal life. This gift of ours, Christ paid for with His life, with His crucifixion, and His death on the cross. For that He deserves all glory, honor, and praise. He is worthy of our worship.
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