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)