David Thompson 26 th June 2011 Part 5 The Gospel – Reigning in Life Romans 5.
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Transcript of David Thompson 26 th June 2011 Part 5 The Gospel – Reigning in Life Romans 5.
Romans 1-3: “Reasons you may think you are a Christian, but you’re not.”
Romans 5:1: “Since we have been justified through faith, therefore…”
Romans 5: “Reasons you may think you are NOT a Christian, but you ARE.”
“Don’t get your understanding from your feelings… rather, let your feelings be based on
correct understanding.”
You have been reconciled to God.
You have been given access to the treasure room of God’s grace.
You have the hope of the glory of God.
Suffering works to produce perseverance
Perseverance works to produce ‘approvedness’
‘Approvedness’ works to produce hope
“I have been tested but I stand approved. Now I know that I am His, and I know that I will reign
with Him forever.”
God has already done the hard part!
Verses 6-11
You were in Adam; now you are in Christ
Verses 12-19