Traditional Lens Commentary: Romans 5:12-21

## Traditional Lens Reading of Romans 5:12-21

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read this passage as a foundational explanation of original sin and the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Paul contrasts Adam's sin, which brought death into the world, with the righteousness of Christ, which brings life and justification. We see this as a clear depiction of federal headship — where Adam's sin is imputed to all humanity, and Christ's righteousness is imputed to believers — emphasizing the need for the substitutionary atonement of Christ on the cross.

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