W HERE T HE C HRISTIAN S TANDS Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles

Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles 1.Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2.Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

3.And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, 4.endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. 5.This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

W HERE T HE C HRISTIAN S TANDS Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles

The Basis of All We Have Vs. 1 “Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have…” Introduction

Peace With God Vs. 1 “… we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I.

Access Vs. 2 “Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand” II.

Brought into God’s Favor Vs. 2 “access… into this grace in which we stand” NLT: “Christ has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand” Weymouth: “We have obtained an introduction into that state of favour with God in which we stand” Christians are not on probation II.

Access to God Ephesians 2:18 “For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.” Ephesians 3:12 “In whom we have boldness, access, and confidence through faith in Him.” Hebrews 4:16 “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.” II.

A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” III.

Glory When God unveils Himself, revealing His glorious Person. When God brings history to a fitting conclusion and makes the universe see His ruling presence. When God reverses the damage of sin in the life of Christians and they are seen in their new glory. Colossians 3:4 “When the Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.” III.

A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” III.

A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” III. To boast, to glory in Like if your team wins the national championship

A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” III. Certain expectation Joyful anticipation Living in light of the future

We Know Things That Enable Us to Rejoice in Afflictions Vs. 3 “And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know…” IV.

Vs. 3-4 “…because we know that…” 1.Affliction produces endurance – You can’t get in shape without exercise 2.Endurance produces proven character – Proven character is the result of sticking with it when you would have been easy to quit 3.Proven character produces hope – Affliction pushes those of good character toward their heavenly hope; it pushes those who don’t have good character toward either cynicism or to substitutes for God. IV.

An Indwelling That Brings Us God’s Love Vs. 5 “This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” V.