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Where The Christian Stands

Where The Christian Stands. Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles. Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles. Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Where The Christian Stands

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  1. Where The Christian Stands Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles

  2. Romans 5:1-5Page 959 in Pew Bibles Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

  3. And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

  4. Where The Christian Stands Romans 5:1-5 Page 959 in Pew Bibles

  5. The Basis of All We Have • Vs. 1 “Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have…” Introduction

  6. Peace With God • Vs. 1 “… we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I.

  7. Access • Vs. 2 “Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand” II.

  8. Brought into God’s Favor • Vs. 2 “access… into this grace in which we stand” • NLT: “Christ has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand” • Weymouth: “We have obtained an introduction into that state of favour with God in which we stand” • Christians are not on probation II.

  9. Access to God • Ephesians 2:18 “For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.” • Ephesians 3:12 “In whom we have boldness, access, and confidence through faith in Him.” • Hebrews 4:16 “Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.” II.

  10. A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice • Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” III.

  11. Glory • When God unveils Himself, revealing His glorious Person. • When God brings history to a fitting conclusion and makes the universe see His ruling presence. • When God reverses the damage of sin in the life of Christians and they are seen in their new glory. • Colossians 3:4 “When the Messiah, who is your life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.” III.

  12. A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice • Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” III.

  13. A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice • Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” To boast, to glory in Like if your team wins the national championship III.

  14. A Hope That Makes Us Rejoice • Vs. 2 “…and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God” Certain expectation Joyful anticipation Living in light of the future III.

  15. We Know Things That Enable Us to Rejoice in Afflictions • Vs. 3 “And not only that, but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know…” IV.

  16. Vs. 3-4 “…because we know that…” • Affliction produces endurance • You can’t get in shape without exercise • Endurance produces proven character • Proven character is the result of sticking with it when you would have been easy to quit • Proven character produces hope • Affliction pushes those of good character toward their heavenly hope; it pushes those who don’t have good character toward either cynicism or to substitutes for God. IV.

  17. An Indwelling That Brings Us God’s Love • Vs. 5 “This hope does not disappoint, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” V.

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