1. faith Romans 4:17 – 5:11

2. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1

3. The best example of faith - Abraham

4. AbrahamMoses God’s promise God’s law Jesus time God’s side - grace Our side - faith

5. What did Abraham’s faith look like? It was reasonable (v18) (It was based on reason) It was hope-full (v19-20) (I was not based on foresight)

6. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Romans 5:1

7. Consequences of justification We are at peace with God (v1) We revel in God’s grace (v2) We rejoice in our future (v2) We rejoice in our sufferings (v3-8)