Verse 15
In Romans 5:15 the essences of Adam’s act and Christ’s act are contrasted, namely, transgression and gift.
Paul probably used the phrase "the many" to contrast them with Adam and Christ, who were individuals (cf. Isaiah 53:11-12; Mark 10:45). In the case of Adam, "the many" means all people, but in the case of Christ, "the many" means all who receive the benefit of His saving act by faith, namely, all believers.
The effect of Jesus Christ’s act on people was totally different from that of Adam’s and vastly superior to it, as "much more" indicates (cf. Romans 5:9-10; Romans 5:17; Romans 5:20). "Much more" here shows that Jesus Christ did not just cancel the effects of Adam’s sin, but he provided more than Adam lost or even possessed before the Fall, namely, the righteousness of God!
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