For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which
receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life
by one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).
Some people quote Romans 5:17 and say,
"they which receive the abundance of grace." A few Bible translations
render it that way too; they introduce the definite article "the"
into it, and it’s not supposed to be so. The correct rendering is, "…they
which receive abundance of grace…." There’s a difference between the two.
abundance of grace," it refers to
an overflowing thereof. It’s up to you how much grace you want to take. That’s
why it doesn’t say, "the abundance of grace." Some have taken more
grace than others, and as the Bible says, "…he giveth more grace…"
(James 4:6). God’s responsibility is to distribute more grace, while ours is to
take a hold of it!
The next part of the opening verse
says, "…and the gift of righteousness…." The definite article is used
because it’s the same gift of righteousness for everyone. We all received the
same gift of righteousness, and no one is more righteous than the other:
"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto
all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference" (Romans
3:22).
Accordingly, they which receive
abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign as kings in
life! How will you know they’re reigning? You’ll hear them declare words of
power! "Where the word of a king is, there is power…" (Ecclesiastes
8:4). If they felt pain in their bodies, instead of crying, they’d declare,
"Get out in the Name of Jesus!" They rule over pain, disease,
infirmity, demons and circumstances. Halleluiah!
Prayer Dear Father, I thank
you for the much grace I’ve received and the gift of righteousness. I relish
this supernatural grace that you’ve lavishly bestowed upon me to excel,
prosper, succeed, and make progress. Therefore, your divine blessings and
promotions are evident in my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study: Ephesians 4:7; 2
timothy 2:1
: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12 Isaiah 64-66
: Hebrews 7:11-28 Ezekiel 12-13
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