2. The AVENUE of God’s Peace
“through our Lord Jesus Christ” (5:1)
True peace comes only “through” Jesus Christ and His cross (5:8-21)
Jesus’ peace is not from or likened to the world’s peace (John 14:27)
Jesus’ peace is independent of worldly circumstance (John 16:33)
Jesus truly is the “Prince of Peace” (Isa. 9:6)

3. The BESTOWAL of God’s Peace
“having been justified by faith” (5:1)
Justification is a legal/judicial term
Sin = transgressing the law (1 John 3:4)
Transgressing  guilty & deserving of death (Rom. 6:23)
By God’s grace  can be free from that guilt (Rom. 3:23-26)
Pronounced “justified” (i.e., “Not guilty” & free from sin):
Upon “faith” (Rom. 3:22, 25, 26)
That “obeys” Christ’s pattern of teaching (6:17-18, 3-4)

4. The BESTOWAL of God’s Peace
“having been justified by faith” (5:1)
If you are a New Testament Christian:
You no longer bear the guilt of ANY sin!
God has forgiven you of ALL past sins!
God remembers your sins no more (Heb. 8:12)!
You “have peace with God”!

5. The CONSTANCY of God’s Peace
“we have access… into this grace” (5:2)
By faithful living, we have continual and abiding access:
To God Himself (Eph. 2:18; 3:12)
To His throne (Heb. 4:14)
To His continual grace and forgiveness (Rom. 5:2; cf. 1 Jn. 1:7)

6. Is the Peace of God Ruling in Your Heart Today?
Believe Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24
Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3
Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32
Be immersed into Christ – Mark 16:16
God will forgive you of all sins – Acts 2:38
God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47
God will enroll you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23
Faithfully walk with Him each day – 1 John 1:7