Eternal Hope in Christ

Romans 5:1-11 Hope in Christ

Difference in Receiving (1, 6-8)

Christ is the worker of our salvation

Through our Lord Jesus Christ- vs 1

Christ died for us- vs 6-8

Saved through him- vs 9

Reconciled by the death of his Son- vs 10

Joy through our Lord Jesus Christ- vs 11

There is nothing we can do to add or take away from our salvation

He loved us when we were enemies, without strength, deserving nothing

This is how we know the depth of the love of God

Difference in Remaining (2-5)

We have access into this grace, even the glory of God

We are still awaiting our eternal glory in heaven but we have early access

We stand and rejoice in this hope

Even in trials and tribulations we rejoice

We have a different perspective than others

Even trials are working in us to bring us closer to our eternal hope in Christ

When working towards a goal we have joy in the hard

Studying for exams or going to the gym (or enduring a cholesterol diet!)

Difference in Eternity (9-11)

Much More- Eternally saved from wrath

His blood has covered all our sins

Just like the levitical sacrifices of the Old Testament, atonement has been made by Christ for our sins

The wrath of God has been satisfied

Much More- Eternally saved into life

Christ was the first-born from the dead and we shall be raised with him into eternal life

God is the source of life- Eternal life is eternal relationship and closeness to this source