1. THE LOVE OF GOD ROMANS 5:1-11

2. Romans 5:1-5 We are justified by faith Rom. 3:21-26 The cross demonstrates God’s righteousness The cross made God’s forgiveness possible Justified  peace with God  we rejoice Our perspective on tribulations v. 3-4 We glory in them James 1:2-4 WHY? Tribulation  perseverance  patience  character  hope Our hope is in the love of God v.5

3. Romans 5:5,6-8 We have the Spirit of God Acts 5:32 How the Spirit saturates our hearts with the love of God “For” in verses 6-8 is the key The Spirit reveals why Jesus died on the cross The cross demonstrates God’s love The Spirit reveals how God loves us He gave His Son to die for His enemies Our fault we were helpless and hopeless v.6,8 God sacrificed His Son for us

4. Romans 5:9-11 Much more then… If God loved us so much that He gave His Son while we were sinners, how much more will He love us when we are His children Reconciled thru Son’s death Saved thru His life – our hope! Rejoice in hope 12:11 We rejoice in God!