Unlike any other time, the finishes cross work of Jesus Christ has brought in a reign of life. In the days of Noah, Lot and Moses, the world, Sodom and Egypt were under the reign of death. God took out the world, the flesh and sin that His people may be truly free to enjoy life in all of it's fullness. This reign in life in Romans chapter 5 is only possible because of the person and work of Jesus Christ. Our salvation and His Kingdom is founded upon His Righteousness as a foundation for our salvation, His free grace to sinners, and the perfect consistent obedience of Christ in His life. 

Dr J Stewart Gillespie

The righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life, Romans chapter 5 verse 18. Why is the righteousness of the Lord Jesus, the Son of God so important? Why is it significant that it was the eternal Son of God who died for us at the cross of Calvary? The righteousness of Jesus is the subject in the bible of: Angels desire it - angels desired to look into it God demands it - only the righteousness of Christ is sufficient to sustain and survive the righteous wrath of God against sin The security if my salvation depends upon His righteousness. 

Dr J Stewart Gillespie

Mankind was created for the Glory of God. Man was created with lips to worship God, "how excellent is thy name in all the earth", and a mind to wonder at God, declaring "O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens." Humanity immersed in dignity and raised up in honour for the Glory and worship of God. The picture of man in Romans chapter 1, worshiping idols and animals, with lips full on cursing in Romans chapter 3, who refuse to retain God in their knowledge, with none understanding God (Romans 3) falls way short of the idealistic picture of humanity in Psalm 8. It is the work of Christ which transforms us from death to life, to reign one day in life with Him (Romans chapter 5 vs 17), free from death and condemnation, free to bring glory and honor to Him. Dr J Stewart Gillespie