From Romans 5 following on from verse 12, the apostle Paul talks about the concept known as original sin. In it, he describes all people being affected by the sin of Adam that is when he broke God's law, it had an impact on all of humanity. We have not been born in holiness, righteousness and uprightness but instead have the same fault as Adam which is being born in sin and iniquity. In this session, Paul is now showing that there is no excuse and no other way to come to God outside of Jesus. But he also shows us that it is not on us to save ourselves but the righteousness that God gives through His son's perfect life. When we put our faith in Jesus, we are given all the benefits afforded to Christ which is His holiness, righteousness and uprightness, because on that cross, Jesus paid for all of our disconnection and sin that had separated us from our loving relationship with God. Not only that, Christ after paying for our sin, gives us eternal life in Him, which is an overwhelming grace, one that covers every barrier that has ever existed between us and God. I pray that this sermon will be a blessing and an encouragement to you as you regard the great love the Father has for us in sending His Son.