Just as sin came into the earth,

That caused the death through just one man;

Then spread to each one given birth,

And of limiting their lifespan.

For sin indeed was in the world,

Prior to the Law was given;

But no Law on sin could be hurled,

Before coming down from Heaven.

Death reigned from Adam to Moses,

Even over those whose sinning;

No transgressions on the premise,

Because of not disciplining.

Adam had been a prototype,

The upcoming anointed One;

Never to have grumble or gripe,

Being as the heavenly Son.

A free gift not like the trespass,

That many had died for one guilt;

In which is affecting the mass,

That iniquities have been built.

How much more has the grace of God,

The free gift that is gained through Christ;

Confession which will cleanse where flawed,

From wickedness that has enticed.

The free gift is not like the sin,

For judgment after one transgress;

Brought out condemnation within,

To give us heavenly access.

Because of one iniquity,

Death will still reign from that one man;

Coming from immorality,

For the free will since time began.

One sin led to condemnation,

As it takes our life away;

Righteous acts bring vindication,

If confessing when gone astray.

Disobedience makes sinners,

Obedience will make us righteous;

Confession will make us winners,

Avoiding from being licentious.

The Law had come in to increase,

But where sin also multiplied;

Iniquities never did cease,

But pardoned through the crucified.

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