Paul has proved  All men were under sin, 1-3  Justification is by faith, 4:1-12  God’s promise by faith, 4:13-25

Study of Chapter 5 will help us  Counter false doctrine  Recognize God’s grace toward us  See our need to be thankful

What does Paul mean by “by faith”  Noah built the ark, Heb. 11:7  Israel crossed the Red Sea, Heb. 11:29  Walls of Jericho fell, Heb. 11:30  By faith = believing and doing

Justification by faith gives hope, 1-5  Peace, Eph. 2:14-17  Access, Jn. 14:6  Joy, Col. 3:4; Phil. 3:21; 1 Jn. 3:2

Justification by faith gives hope, 1-5  Glory in tribulations, 2 Cor. 12:7-10 -Perseverance: stay, remain, endure -Character: tried, tested, approved -Hope: desire + expectation

Reconciled to God through Christ, 6-11  Christ died for the helpless -Righteous man: exacting to standard -Good man: generous, considerate -Ungodly sinners: us

Reconciled to God through Christ, 6-11  Reconciled -By His blood, Heb. 9: When enemies – rebel to child -Now reconciled, saved by His life, Heb. 7: Rejoice

Sin by Adam, Righteousness by Christ, 12, 18, 19  Adam, Gen. 3:1-6  Death: spiritual, 1 Tim. 5:6; Lk. 15:32  Death to all – ALL sinned

Adam Sin, 12 Death, 12 Transgression, 14 Offense, 15 Judgment, 16 Condemnation, 18 Disobedience, 19 Sinners, 19 Christ Sacrifice, 9 Life, 18 Righteous act, 18 Grace of God, 15 Free gift, 16 Justification, 18 Obedience, 19 Righteous, 19

Sin only exists under law, 13, 14  Adam to Moses  Moses to Christ (Jew and Gentile)  Christ to Judgment (World)

Law exposes sin, Grace covers it, 20, 21

Paul has proved  All men were under sin, 1-3  Justification is by faith, 4:1-12  God’s promise by faith, 4:13-25

Chapter 5 will help us  Counter false doctrine  Recognize God’s grace toward us  See our need to be thankful