Sermon Notes
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” - Romans 5:1-5
1) I have PEACE with God
“Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…” - Romans 5:1
2) I have ACCESS to God
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.” - Romans 5:1-2
“For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God…And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’” - Romans 8:14-15
“Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” - Hebrews 4:16 NIV
“So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.” - Hebrews 4:16 MSG
3) I have a FUTURE with God
“…And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.” - Romans 5:2
"And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is not among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God.” - Revelation 21:3
4) I have PERSPECTIVE from God
“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” - Romans 5:3-5