PAUL’S LETTER TO THE ROMANS

The Practical Benefits of the Gospel (Romans 5:1 – 11)

Your Questions?

Any Questions from last topic or from preparation for today?

Review

The Gospel Introduced (Romans 1:1 – 1:15)

The Gospel Defined (Romans 1:16-17)

The Good News of God-Righteousness to all who believe on Christ

The Universal Need for Righteousness (Romans 1:18 –3:20)

The Basis and Terms of the Gospel (Romans 3:21-31) RIGHTEOUSNESS, JUSTIFICATION, REDEMPTION,

PROPITIATION, GRACE, FAITH

The Agreement of the Gospel with the Old Testament (Romans 4)

The Practical Benefits of the Gospel (Romans 5:1-11)

7 great blessings which flow from Justification

Read Romans 5:1 What is the first blessing which comes from Justification?

Peace with God

What does Peace with God mean?

7 great blessings which flow from Justification

Read Romans 5:2

What are the 2nd and 3rd blessings of Justification Access into God’s Grace (Rom 5:2)

Rejoicing in Hope of the Glory of God (Rom 5:2)

For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory. (Colossians 3:3-4 NKJV)

Read Romans 5:3-4

What is 4th Blessing of Justification? Glorying in Tribulations (Rom 5:3-4)

7 great blessings which flow from Justification

Read Romans 5:5-10

How would you describe the “Hope” referred to in v5? It is the hope of Eternal Security in Christ (Rom 5:5-10)

When telling how the Holy Spirit give the believer confidence in the love of God, how does he describe the condition of those for whom Christ died? Weak (v6)

Wicked – ungodly (v6)

Sinners (v8)

Enemies (10)

7 great blessings which flow from Justification

Read Romans 5:11

Find the two remaining benefits of Justification Rejoicing in God (Rom 5:11)

And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. (John 17:3 NKJV)

Reconciliation (Rom 5:11)

Reconciliation means “Harmony” with God. We enjoy a relationship of love and fellowship with God Himself

For next time:

The Victory of Christ’s Work over Adam’s Sin (Romans 5:12-21) Try to read the passage two or three times before our next

meeting

Think about what the passage says about Life and Death

Judgement and Condemnation

Justification and Righteousness

Obedience and Disobedience

Law and Grace

Think carefully about your position before God

Read pages 49 – 51 in Alive and Free

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