THE GREATNESS OF BEING SAVED
ROMANS 5:1-
Intro. This is a
continuation from chapter 4. “Therefore”
I.
SALVATION AND ITS RESULTS. ROM. 5:1,2
A. Justified by faith. 4.25
1.
“Act of free grace by which God pardons the sinner and accepts him as righteous, on account
of the atonement of Christ.”
2.
“Just if I’d never sinned.”
3.
It is by faith alone. Gal. 2:16
4.
It is of grace. 5:17-21
5.
It is through Jesus Christ only. Rom.
5.9. Romans 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for
our justification.
B. Peace with God.
1.
Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all
joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
2.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give
unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
3.
John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that
in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
4.
Colossians 1:20 And, having made peace through the
blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things
in heaven.
5.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but
to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
6.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth
all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
7.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
C. Access by faith.
1.
Is by Christ. 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also hath once
suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened
by the Spirit:
2.
Obtained through faith. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith
it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that
diligently seek him.
3.
To obtain mercy and grace. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore
come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
D.
Rejoice in hope – HAPPINESS IN THIS LIFE.
Happy Verses
Psalms 128:1-2 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of
thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Proverbs 16:20 He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
John 17:13 And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in
themselves.
Job 5:17 Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
II.
SECURITY AND ITS RESOURCES. ROM.
5:3,4
The security that we believers have
is vital for this life. We have many things that are part of that security. Here is just a few.
A. Glory in tribulation. (Rejoice?)
1.
Rom. 8:17-through the rest of the chapter is a great help and hope.
2.
Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the
council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
3.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 And he said unto me, My grace
is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities,
that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions,
in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
4.
1 Peter 3:14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness'
sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
III.
THE SPIRIT AND HIS RESIDENCE. ROM. 5:5
A. Imparts the love of God. Ro 5:3-5
B. Imparts hope. Ro 15:13
C. Abides for ever with saints. John 14:16
D. Is known by saints. John 14:17
E. Dwells with, and in saints. John 14:17
F. Teaches the saints. John 14:26
