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Romans 5:6 NKJV

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

A. V. 6 Man Is Weak - "Without Strength" - This carries the idea of being "powerless". It speaks of people who are "utterly helpless with no means of escape."

B. V. 6 Man Is Wicked - "Ungodly" - This word refers to those who, "without reverence for or fear of God." It literally means to "live your life as if God did not exist." Because we are helpless to change our sinful nature, we live our lives as we please without regard for God, or for His Law and will.

Romans 5:8 NKJV

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

The New King James Version Chapter 5

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

C. V. 8 Man Is Wayward - "Sinners" - This word means "to miss the mark." It carries the idea of an archer aiming at a bulls eye to the best of his ability, shooting his arrow and then missing the whole target. It pictures man as he tries and fails his way through life. No matter how good man tries to be, he can never be good enough. Though he may aim high, and set high standards, still he always falls short of God's standard. Man always misses the mark.

Romans 5:10 NKJV

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.

The New King James Version Chapter 5

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.

D. V. 10 Man Is Warlike - "Enemies" - The word mean "an adversary". Basically, what the Bible is telling us is that when we are lost, we are in the devil's camp. We are opposed to God and we are the enemy of God. No matter how much a man may talk of loving the Lord, if that man is unsaved, he is a liar! God says the lost are His enemies.

Romans 5:6 NKJV

For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

Romans 5:7 NKJV

For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die.

A. V. 6-7 His Compassion Exceeded The Love Of Man - Paul tells us that there are a few people in life that men might die for. Who would those persons be in your own life? Perhaps it would be mother and father, husband or wife, son or daughter, or even a few very close friends. If you really take the time to think it through, there are probably only a very few people for whom you would give your life without a moment's hesitation.

(Ill. Another true story involves two miners who were trapped in a cave-in. They were trapped in the mine. They had two oxygen masks, but one was damaged. Only one of these men would be able to get out alive. One of the miners, a single man, handed the good mask to the other miner and said, "Here, you take it. You've got a wife and children. I don't have anybody. I can go. You've got to stay.")

(Ill. All these are examples of rare courage and sacrifice. However, they all have one common theme: they demonstrate the human capacity to give ourselves for the sake of those we love. Family, friends and fellow soldiers are one thing, but can you imagine giving your life for an enemy? Human love has its limits, thankfully, the love of God does not! Verse 6 tells us that this is exactly what Jesus did! He didn't die for the good, but for the ungodly!)

Romans 5:8 NKJV

But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

B. V. 8 His Compassion Exhibited The Love Of God - Notice how the love of God transcended anything humanity is able to produce. He put His great love on display when Jesus Christ died for those who "were yet sinners." You see, while we were still weak, wicked, wayward, Jesus died for us! He did not die for His friends. He died for His enemies! He did not die for people who loved Him, but He died for the very people who had crucified Him. He died for the ungodly!

(Ill. In these verses, Paul tells us what we have become through the selfless sacrifice of the Lord Jesus. Because He loved us when we were unlovable, we have received some blessings from Him that we need to know about this Morning. Notice the expression, "Much more then". We have been completed in Him. Let's notice what we have because of Jesus.)

(Ill. In these verses, Paul tells us what we have become through the selfless sacrifice of the Lord Jesus. Because He loved us when we were unlovable, we have received some blessings from Him that we need to know about this evening. Notice the expression, "Much more then". We have been completed in Him. Let's notice what we have because of Jesus.)

Romans 5:9 NKJV

Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

A. V. 9a Our Position - Justified - We have covered this word thoroughly in other messages. Basically, this word means to declare a person "not guilty". Even though we are sinners and deserve to go to Hell. God is able, through the blood of Jesus, to look at us and declare us "righteous". He says that we are pleasing in His sight. We are accepted by God. God sees us as if we had never been stained by sin. He sees us like He sees His Son: perfect and fully right with Himself!

The New King James Version Chapter 5

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.

B. V. 9b Our Protection - "saved from wrath" - Because we are in Jesus, we are protected from th e wrath of God. Simply stated, no child of God need ever fear dying and going to Hell! Jesus has already paid the price and quenched the wrath of God toward those who believe in Him. No longer does the wrath of God abide on us, . No loner are we the children of wrath. . No we are free from the penalty of sin through the blood of the Lamb!’

Romans 5:10 NKJV

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.

Romans 5:10 NKJV

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.

C. V. 10a Our Peace - "reconciled" - This word means "to take enemies and make them into friends." No longer are we in opposition to God. We have been brought together through the blood of Jesus! God has called a truce and put away the battle flags. We are no longer fighting, but we are at peace with God. In fact, our relationship is so close that He is ever with us, , and we have direct, unimpeded access to His very throne, . We are at peace with God!

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.

D. V. 10b Our Preservation - "saved by His life" - These words tell us that Jesus is alive this evening. This has nothing to do with the life He lived here on the earth. It has everything to do with the life He lives in Heaven today. Because He lives, you and I have absolute security as believers. Nothing can ever come between us and God, because Jesus is there standing up on our behalf. Notice two great texts that bear this out:

C. V. 10a Our Peace - "reconciled" - This word means "to take enemies and make them into friends." No longer are we in opposition to God. We have been brought together through the blood of Jesus! God has called a truce and put away the battle flags. We are no longer fighting, but we are at peace with God. In fact, our relationship is so close that He is ever with us, , and we have direct, unimpeded access to His very throne, . We are at peace with God! D. V. 10b Our Preservation - "saved by His life" - These words tell us that Jesus is alive this evening. This has nothing to do with the life He lived here on the earth. It has everything to do with the life He lives in Heaven today. Because He lives, you and I have absolute security as believers. Nothing can ever come between us and God, because Jesus is there standing up on our behalf. Notice two great texts that bear this out:

1. He Is Our Advocate - When we are accused before God, the Lord Jesus takes our part before the bar of Heaven. He stands up for us as our defense attorney and pleads our case. He shows the Father His wounds and tells the Father that we are the children of God. The Father responds with, "Case dismissed!"

1 John 2:1 NKJV

My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.

1. He Is Our Advocate - When we are accused before God, the Lord Jesus takes our part before the bar of Heaven. He stands up for us as our defense attorney and pleads our case. He shows the Father His wounds and tells the Father that we are the children of God. The Father responds with, "Case dismissed!"

Hebrews 7:25 NKJV

Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

2. He Is Our Intercessor - - Simply stated, He is praying for you and me as we journey toward our heavenly homes. I am glad for all who pray for me, but it thrills my soul this evening to know that even now, while I am preaching, my Savior is talking to His Father and mine and asking God to bless and use me. He is our prayer partner! Even when I am not on praying ground, Jesus always is!

Romans 5:11 NKJV

And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

E. V. 11a Our Praise - "We joy in God" - That is, because these things are true. Because we are saved and secure in our salvation, we are filled with praise to the King. My friends, if there was ever a reason to praise the Lord, God has given it to you this evening through His Word. (Ill. These may be difficult days for you as a believer. You may feel that there is no real reason to praise the Lord tonight. However, if you are saved, then you have all the reason you need! Remember !)

F. V. 11b Our Privilege - "given the atonement" - This phrase reminds us that we have been made "one" with God. Think of it, old, lost, hell bound sinners have been brought into a personal relationship with the God of Heaven! It isn't just any relationship, but that of a Father and child! We have been brought nigh to God through the blood of Jesus! Ours is a great privilege that should not be taken for granted! All through history, man has wanted to be brought near to God. That is why Israel sacrificed millions of sheep, cows and birds on their altars. That is why, every year, Muslims sacrifice millions of animals on Mecca. What the blood of those dead animals could never do for them, the blood of Jesus has done for us, .

E. V. 11a Our Praise - "We joy in God" - That is, because these things are true. Because we are saved and secure in our salvation, we are filled with praise to the King. My friends, if there was ever a reason to praise the Lord, God has given it to you this evening through His Word. (Ill. These may be difficult days for you as a believer. You may feel that there is no real reason to praise the Lord tonight. However, if you are saved, then you have all the reason you need! Remember !) F. V. 11b Our Privilege - "given the atonement" - This phrase reminds us that we have been made "one" with God. Think of it, old, lost, hell bound sinners have been brought into a personal relationship with the God of Heaven! It isn't just any relationship, but that of a Father and child! We have been brought nigh to God through the blood of Jesus! Ours is a great privilege that should not be taken for granted! All through history, man has wanted to be brought near to God. That is why Israel sacrificed millions of sheep, cows and birds on their altars. That is why, every year, Muslims sacrifice millions of animals on Mecca. What the blood of those dead animals could never do for them, the blood of Jesus has done for us, .

Conc: I look at these verses and I marvel that God would do all this just for us. But, He did! Our blessings are far greater than the mind could ever begin to comprehend. In light of these truths, where do you stand with God this evening? Are you saved? Are you as close to Him as you need to be? Are you guilty of being in love with Jesus with every fiber of your being? Oh, my friends, we should be! He should fill our hearts tonight! If other things have begun to crowd Him out, why not come and let Him clear the clutter and take His rightful place in your heart? Maybe some would just like to come and tell the Lord you love Him and to thank Him for His great gifts to your life. Let's obey Him this evening.

Romans 5:12 NKJV

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—

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