
Practical Theology
Part 14 - Romans 5:1-5
Lead Pastor, Randy Ponder
The Blessings of Justification: The Security, vs 1
Romans 5:1
1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
John 14:2
2 In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
The Blessings of Justification: The Standing, vs 2
Romans 5:2
2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Romans 3:24
24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,
The Blessings of Justification: The Suffering, vs 3-4
Romans 5:3-4
3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope.
John 16:33
33 These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
The Blessings of Justification: The Spirit, vs 5
Romans 5:5
5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Matthew 3:11
11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Acts 1:8
8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Takeaway: What air is to your physical lungs – the Holy Spirit is to your spiritual lungs!