Post on 31-Dec-2015
faith
Romans 4:17 – 5:11
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:1
The best example of faith - Abraham
Abraham Moses
God’spromise
God’slaw
Jesus
time
God’s side - grace
Our side - faith
What did Abraham’s faith look like?
• It was reasonable (v18)(It was based on reason)
• It was hope-full (v19-20)(I was not based on foresight)
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
Romans 5:1
Consequences of justification
• We are at peace with God (v1)• We revel in God’s grace (v2)• We rejoice in our future (v2)• We rejoice in our sufferings
(v3-8)