1. Romans 5:1-4

2. Practically, Storms Are the Result of Man’s Choices (Sins)
Ultimately, Storms Are the Result of Free Will (Josh. 24:15; Matt. 23:37; Rev. 22:17)
Granting us free will is an expression of God’s love
His love gives man power to make & live with his own choices
Practically, Storms Are the Result of Man’s Choices (Sins)
Some Storms Are Due to PERSONAL CHOICES/SINS – Mine (Judg. 6:1; 1 Pet. 4:15; Jas. 1:14)
Some Storms Are Due to PEOPLE’S CHOICES/SINS – Contemporaries (Gen. 50:20; Matt. 26:46-50; 1 Cor. 5:6)
Some Storms Are Due to PAST CHOICES/SINS – Forefathers (Rom. 5:12; 8:18-22; 1:24-27)
Occasionally, Storms Are the Result of Natural Laws (Lk. 13:4)

3. Storms Help Us to Learn (Phil. 4:11-13)
Storms Help Us to Remember Our Human Frailty (Book of Job)
Storms Help Us to Focus on (Turn to) God (Psa. 18:6; 56:3)
Storms Help Us to Recognize True Value (2 Cor. 4:7-12; Phil. 1:12)
Storms Help Us to Help Others (Heb. 2:18; 2 Cor. 1:3-7)
Storms Help Us to Be Humble (2 Cor. 12:7)
Storms Help Us to Build Our Faith and Character (1 Pet. 1:6-7)
Storms Help Us to Perfect Our Endurance Level (Rom. 5:3)
Storms Help Us to Long for Heaven (Rom. 8:18; 2 Cor. 5:8)

4. Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3
Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32
Be immersed into Christ – Romans 6:3-4
God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Trust God and be faithful to Him – Revelation 2:10