United in the Gospel: At Peace with God

Romans 5

7-12-20

I.       Peace. (Romans 5:1)

 

Peace (Eirene) -God’s oneness, wholeness, and rest.

 

 

II.      Hope. (Romans 5:2)

 

Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) – “The godly may trip seven times, but he will get up again.”

 

Hope - Supernatural confidence in God’s plan and promises.

 

Romans 4:18

 

 

III.   Rejoicing. (Romans 5:3)

 

Rejoicing - Supernaturally express satisfaction in God.

 

Psalm 43:4 – “God is my exceeding joy…and I will praise Him.”

 

Acts 14:22 – “(The Apostles) strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to continue in the faith, and saying that through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.”

 

 

IV.   Endurance. (Romans 5:3)

 

Endurance - Supernatural ability to be faithful in difficult times.

 

 

V.   Character. (Romans 5:4-5)

 

Character - Supernatural ability to be Christ-like when no one is looking.

 

 

VI.   Love. (Romans 5:5-6)

 

Love - God’s supernatural affection, sacrifice, and commitment.

 

 

VII.  Much More Living. (Romans 5:9-11, 15)

 

Much more living - Supernatural living that is beyond what we could think or imagine.

 

Ephesians 3:20 – “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.”

 

Pray for:

1. God’s Peace.

2. Confident Hope.

3. Rejoicing in Suffering.

4. Endurance.

5. Godly Character.

6. God’s Love.

7. Much More.

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly and Monthly Transformation Verse: Romans 5:8 - “God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

Weekly Reading Plan: Romans 4:4-5:21; Psalm 41; 1 Corinthians 13 

 

 

Going Deeper This Week

 

1.    Life is a battle for the Christian, but no longer a battle with God. What does it mean for you to have peace with God?

 

2.    What are some battles you still have today that can disturb the peace of God in your daily life?

 

3.    Why would anyone want to stay at odds with another person? Why with God?

 

4.    Read and discuss: Isaiah 9:6; 53:6; Matthew 11:28-30; Luke 1:77-79; 2:14; John 14:27; Acts 10:36; Ephesians 2:14-17; 6:15 (where 'peace' is a one word summary of the Gospel); Philippians 4:4-7; Colossians 1:20; 3:15; Hebrews 10:19-23

 

5.    We can rejoice in suffering because we have peace with God. What does suffering do for us and through us that causes us to rejoice? (2 Corinthians 6:3-10; 11:16-12:10, Hebrews 12:1-11) Pray for God’s people to enjoy our peace and rejoice always.