ROMANS 5 PT 1 // GLORIOUS PERSPECTIVE

LAST WEEK

We finished up Chapter 4 with a message entitled “Moved to Faith Pt 2”

We looked at the Faith of Abraham, and how he was moved to faith by the Word of God

We looked at how Obedience is Faith in Action.

THIS WEEK

So what does Faith in action look like?

What is the result of Faith?

What happens to the Christian that has been justified by Faith?

The truth is we have many friends and family members who are at war with God.

There is no peace in their lives

They are frustrated

They are frustrated

There is no light at the end of their tunnel

There is no light at the end of the tunnel

Maybe even sometimes, we find ourselves in this position.

We find ourselves frustrated.

What can the Bible offer us in times of need?

What does the Word of God say concerning these things?

Romans 5 NKJV

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation. 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of the transgression of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come. 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many. 16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification. 17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.) 18 Therefore, as through one man’s offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one Man’s righteous act the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life. 19 For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience many will be made righteous. 20 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more, 21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:1–11 NKJV

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

PRAY

Romans 5:1

Romans 5:1–2 NKJV

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

AS A PEOPLE GROUP THAT HAS BEEN CHANGED BY THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH

HAVING BEEN MADE RIGHT BY THE WORK OF JESUS CHRIST

We have peace with God through what Jesus has done

He continues to plead our case

When it seems we are furthest from Him

The Bible says that He lives forever to make intercession for us daily

This is probably the greatest blessing of being a Christian

That God loves us, and continues to draw us to repentance by His lovingkindness.

That he never leaves us orphan to our problems.

Through what Jesus has done on the Cross,

The Veil that once separated common humanity from the Holy of Holies

Was torn in half

Giving us access to the Holy of Holies

Making Grace available for the follower of Christ

Notice how its almost like an invitation

We have access into the Grace

When we decide to step into this gift

Grace begins to lay the foundation of faith

For by grace we have been saved, through Faith in Christ Jesus

That we, as believers, and faithful practitioners, would rejoice in Hope

Of the glory that will one day be revealed by God.

SOMETIMES IT IS EASY FOR US TO HAVE THIS PERSPECTIVE

WHEN THINGS ARE GOOD,

WHENT HE MONEY IS ROLLIN’ IN

WHEN EVERYONE IS HEALTHY

WE SING LOUDER

WE LIFT OUR HANDS

WE HAVE AN UNSTOPPABLE FAITH

BUT WHAT ABOUT WHEN THINGS GET TOUGH?

WHAT DO WE PREACH TO OURSELVES IN TIMES OF NEED?

WHAT SHOULD WE REMIND OURSELVES OF?

As the Psalmist asked himself

Psalm 42:5 NKJV

5 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance.

HOW MANY OF US FIND IT HARD TO PRAISE GOD IN THR STORM?

HOW MANY OF US BELIEVE IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DO SO?

HE DOESN’T JUST WANT US TO REJOICE WHEN THINGS ARE GREAT

HE WANTS JOY, PRAISE, AND THE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD TO CHANGE OUR PERSPECTIVE WHEN THINGS ARE TOUGH.

I BELIEVE THAT THIS QUESTIONS DIVIDES US INTO TWO PEOPLE GROUPS

THAT HAS DONE THIS AND FOUND THE WORTH OF A WORSHIPFUL POSTURE

THOSE WHO HAVE YET TO TRY IT, BUT PROCLAIM IT AS IMPOSSIBLE.

CHECK OUT WHAT PAUL IS LEADING US IN:

Romans 5:3–5 NKJV

3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

ROMANS 5:

CHURCH, WE MUST LEARN TO GLORY IN TRIBULATIONS

WE MUST LEARN TO SEE TRIBULATIONS AS A PLATFORM OF GROWTH

AS THE SOIL OF LIFE

WE MUST LEARN TO EMBRACE THE PROCESS OF GROWTH

WHY?

Because we will miss out on the fruit that tribulation produces

CHECK OUT WHAT PAUL SAYS:

We must glory in tribulations because it does something

It produces perseverance

It produces stamina

It produces longevity

It produces endurance and steadfastness

THIS BYPRODUCT OF TRIBULATION BIRTHS ANOTHER BYPRODUCT

It produces Character

Not bad character

But Proven Character

Approved Character

PERSEVERANCE COUPLED WITH PROVEN CHARACTER

Will produce Hope

Hope that does not disaapoint

Hope that doesn’t put us to shame

Hope that doesn’t dishonor us

It is a hope that is everlasting

A hope that endures seasons of trials

A hope that is proven

A hope that itself points to the character of a Faithfiul, Steadfast, Proven Christian

A hope that has been knit in our hearts by the Love of God shown and confirmed through the imparting of the Holy Spirit.

Now, we do not see nor comprehend this glory today

Right now all we see is a struggle

All we see is the challenges

All we see is the drama

All we see is Soil, Mulch, Manure, or maybe just dirt and mud.

Everything is telling us to quit

To this truth, the Bible gives us a different perspective to live into

Romans 8:18 NKJV

18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

CHURCH, ONE DAY, ONE DAY, ONE DAY,

NO MORE PAIN, NO MORE SORROW, NO MORE SUFFERING

ONE DAY, ALL OF OUR WRONGS WILL BE MADE RIGHT

ONE DAY, EVERYTHING WILL BE IN

BUT TODAY, WITHIN THAT SUFFERING, WITHIN THAT SORROW, WITHIN THE PAIN

WE AS A PEOPLE, LOOK FORWARD TO THAT ONE DAY, WHEN ALL WILL BE RIGHT.

WHEN WE SEE GOD FACE TO FACE

WHEN WE EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF HIS PRESENCE

WHEN WE GO BACK TO THE ETHOS OF THE GARDEN

UNASHAMED, PURE, FELLOWSHIP, WITH THE LORD,

IT WILL BE GLORIOUS

THIS GLORY MUST BE WHAT WE LIVE FOR TODAY, WITHIN THE STORM

THIS IS THE GLORIOUS PERSPECTIVE WE SHOULD HAVE IN THE MIDST OF TRIBULATIONS.

THAT ONE DAY, WE WILL WAKE UP WITHOUT A CARE IN THE WORLD

NOTICE, HOW PAUL PRESENTS HOPE AS THE END RESULT OF TRIALS.

YOU MUST SEE HOPE WITHIN THE PROCESS

YOU MUST SEE HOPE IN THE TRIBULATION, IN THE PERSEVERANCE,

IS

AS THESE THINGS PRODUCE A PROVEN CHARACTER.

AND AT THE END OF THE SEASON,

ALL THAT IS LEFT IS HOPE

IT IS A BEAUTIFUL PROCESS THAT WE MUST PARTICIPATE IN.

CHURCH THIS PROCESS MAY SEEM LIKE A LOT OF WORK

IT MAY SEEM LIKE WE ARE WE WEAK IN THESE AREAS

HOW

IT IS IN THIS TIME WE MUST REMIND OURSELVES WHAT JESUS HAS DONE\

ROMANS 5:6-

Romans 5:6–8 NKJV

6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:6–11 NKJV

6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

WE MUST REMEMBER CHURCH

WHEN IT CAME TO SALVATION

WE WERE JUST LIKE THE LAW

WEAK IN THE FACT THAT IT COULD NOT SAVE

IT WAS, WHILE WE WERE WITHOUT STRENGTH, THAT JESUS DIED FOR THE UNGODLY

KEY WORD UNGODLY:

Salvation is for the Ungodly

Salvation is for the Unrighteous

Salvation is for the Sick

Salvation is for people who are willing to call upon the name of the Lord

THIS SALVATION IS A VERY UNIQUE ONE

YOU WON’T FIND IT ANYWHERE BUT IN THE BIBLE

SCARCELY WILL A MAN DIE FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

BUT GOD

WHO LOVES US SO MUCH

DEMONSTRATED HIS OWN LOVE FOR US, NOT OUR TYPE OF LOVE

HIS OWN TYPE OF LOVE, THAT AGAPE LOVE

WHILE WE WERE YET SINNERS, CHRIST DIED FOR US.

This is what invites us into the promises of God found in Christ Jesus

Many people believe they must first be good in order to experience the blessings of God

Many believe we must first straighten up our lives in order to come to church

This is furthest from the Gospel

For it was while we were furthest from God, that He showed His own love toward us

It was while we were at enmity with God that He put on display His love for us

Not through material riches that moth and rust destroy

But the riches of grace and mercy that have a perpetual return.

BUT THATS NOT ALL

Romans 5:9–11 NKJV

9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Romans 5:

MUCH MORE THAN JUSTIFICATION BY HIS BLOOD

IT DOES NOT STOP AT YOUR SALVATION CHURCH

YOU WILL ALSO BE SAVED FROM THE WRATH TO COME

THINK ABOUT IT

IF WHEN WE WERE ENEMIES OF GOD, HE CHOSE TO RECONCILE US THROUGH THE DEATH OF HIS SON

IT DOESN’T STOP THERE

WE WILL ALSO BE SAVED BY HIS RESURRECTED LIFE

IT IS THIS THAT CAUSES US TO REJOICE IN GOD

THROUGH WHAT JESUS HAS DONE

BECAUSE IT IS THROUGH HIM ALONE THAT WE HAVE RECIEVED RECONCILIATION

IT IS THROUGH HIM THAT ALL OF OUR WRONGS HAVE BEEN MADE RIGHT.

IT IS ONLY BECAUSE OF JESUS

THAT IN OUR DEATH, WE CAN REJOICE, BECAUSE JESUS HAS THE FINAL WORD OVER THE GRAVE.