2. God’s Love & Ours Called to Belong to Jesus Third in the series, “Called to Belong to Jesus” “I am not ashamed of the gospel; Series Key Verse: “I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith.” Rom. 1:16 Rom. 1:16 NRSV Romans 5:1-8 This week’s text : Romans 5:1-8

3.  “But You, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.” Ps 86:15 NIV 2011  “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God ! And that is what we are!” 1 John 3:1

4.  “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Rom 5:8  “This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us.” 1 John 3:16

5.  “God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Rom 5:5  “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Gal 5:22-23

6.  “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35  “Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18