Romans 5:6-11

The conclusion of v. 5 sets up this next section -> the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us

What an action packed verse!

Christ Died for the Ungodly (vv. 6-8)

Christ died when we were without strength (powerless) -> that is, Jesus stood nothing to gain from us in this glorious exchange, and we had no hope of obtaining it on our own

He was not making a powerful ally, He just loves the world -> often forgotten among church circles (Jn. 3:16)

Christ died at the right time (in due time) -> He was not too late, nor too early, but died precisely when He needed to -> a pattern that will hold true at His return (just by the way)

Things would not have been better if He died sooner, later, or in a different fashion -> He died at precisely the right time!

Christ died for the ungodly -> God died for the ungodly -> there may be no better way to illustrate the lack of worldly logic in this (Heb. 12:3)

Not only were we without strength, but we were also against God altogether -> a testament to the power of God to say the least!

We were the fool who said in our heart that there was no God (Ps. 14:1-4)

This is unheard of -> rare for someone to die for a “good person”, but never would we die for one who hates us and is our enemy

God commended (proved) His love for us by dying when we were still sinners (lost and God’s enemy)

The love of God is already proven and is not lacking in evidence (Jn. 15:11-17; 1 Jn. 4:7-13)!

Saved from Wrath Through Christ (vv. 9-11)

Since we are justified by the blood of Christ, we will be saved from wrath through Christ (v. 9)

God’s proven love for us gives us all the confidence in the world, and it is not a blind confidence (2 Cor. 5:1-8)

If God reconciled us to Him through Christ when we were enemies, how could we expect God to cast us off now that we are no longer enemies? (v. 10)

He gave the ultimate display of His love when we were ungodly, powerless, and wicked -> now that we have been made right we can surely rejoice in Him!

Not only that, but we now joy (boast/have confidence/experience a total change in status) through our Lord Jesus Christ

Once our enemy, now our loving master -> once His enemy, now His loved servant, child, and friend!

The love of God is unmatched and indescribable, but we sure can find comfort in it!