5 pairs
Romans 5:1 speaks of being justified by faith and having peace with God through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:14-18 expands on this by describing Christ as our peace, who has broken down the dividing wall of hostility, reconciling us to God.
Thematic focusJustification, Peace with God, Reconciliation.
Romans 5:8 highlights God's love demonstrated through Christ's death for sinners. John 3:16 similarly emphasizes God's love in giving His Son for the salvation of the world.
Thematic focusGod's Love, Sacrifice, Salvation.
Romans 5:12 discusses sin entering the world through one man, Adam, and death through sin. 1 Corinthians 15:21-22 contrasts this with the resurrection of the dead through Christ, the second Adam.
Thematic focusSin, Death, Resurrection, Adam and Christ.
Romans 5:18 contrasts the condemnation through Adam with the justification through Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:45-49 further elaborates on the contrast between the first man, Adam, and the last Adam, Christ, as a life-giving spirit.
Thematic focusCondemnation, Justification, Adam and Christ.
Romans 5:20 states that the law was added so that trespass might increase, but where sin increased, grace increased all the more. Galatians 3:19-24 explains the purpose of the law as a guardian until Christ came, highlighting the increase of grace.
Thematic focusLaw, Sin, Grace, Purpose of the Law.