Romans 5:1
a. Having been justiifed by faith, therefore, . . .
1. Take the promised blessings of the present.
Near Context: “Raised for our justification
Far Context: Structure of the book: “It is the power of God unto Salvation”
b. . . . we have peace . . . .
2. . . . to gain full and true peace . . .
-The “peace of creation” (Ps. 4:8; Isaiah 26:3) and the “peace of salvation” (John 16:33; 2 Thess. 3:16; Col 3:15))
False Gospels peddle false peace.
c. . … with God . . .
3. . . . which is full and final in our relationship with God. . . .
“Your biggest problem is God Himself,
and your only hope is God Himself.” -D. A. Carson
-Peace as an objective state of relationship
-Peace as a subjective state of growth
Growing peace within you depends on knowing Peace outside you.
d. . . . through our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. Looking to and trusting the Mediator.
Jesus is the “means”—human.
Jesus is “source”—divine.
Jesus is ours.
Join us as we prayerfully study Paul’s Epistle to the Romans, a letter that has strengthened the church and enriched believers throughout church history.
