Divine Glory
10/19/2008 Filed in: General
Divine Glory
(Romans 5:1-5)
I. GOD'S PARDON FOR MY SIN
(Romans 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
1. My PAST: Justified!
2. My PRESENT: Peace with God!
II. GOD'S PRESENCE FOR MY STRENGTH
(Romans 5:2) Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
I have:
1. Direct access to God (Ephesians 3:12)
2. Future anticipation of Glory
III. GOD'S PATTERN FOR MY SUFFERING
(Romans 5:3-5) Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope. [5] And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
1. The Process: Rejoice because:
Suffering = Perseverance = Character = Hope
2. The Product: Receive God's Love
(Romans 5:1-5)
I. GOD'S PARDON FOR MY SIN
(Romans 5:1) Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
1. My PAST: Justified!
2. My PRESENT: Peace with God!
II. GOD'S PRESENCE FOR MY STRENGTH
(Romans 5:2) Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
I have:
1. Direct access to God (Ephesians 3:12)
2. Future anticipation of Glory
III. GOD'S PATTERN FOR MY SUFFERING
(Romans 5:3-5) Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope. [5] And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
1. The Process: Rejoice because:
Suffering = Perseverance = Character = Hope
2. The Product: Receive God's Love