1. August 29, 2010
“God’s Timing”
Romans 5:1-11

2. I. Hope does not disappoint (1-5)
We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God
We have been justified through faith.
We have peace with God through out Lord Jesus Christ.
We rejoice in our sufferings
There is a benefit to suffering

3. The benefit to suffering…
Suffering produces perseverance
Perseverance produces character
Character produces hope

4. “The future is just as bright as the promises of God.”
-- Rev. Bert Jones, The Family Altar Radio Program

5. Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

6. I. Hope does not disappoint (1-5)
We rejoice in the hope of the glory of God
We have been justified through faith.
We have peace with God through out Lord Jesus Christ.
We rejoice in our sufferings
There is a benefit to suffering
God poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit

7. II. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (6-8)
He did this “at just the right time”
Christ died for us while we were still powerless
Christ died for us while were still sinners
God demonstrates His love to us through the death of Jesus Christ
John 3:16

8. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.”

9. II. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (6-8)
He did this “at just the right time”
Christ died for us while we were still powerless
Christ died for us while were still sinners
God demonstrates His love to us through the death of Jesus Christ
John 3:16
Christ died for the ungodly

10. III. We have now received reconciliation (9-11)
We have been justified by His blood
We are saved from God’s wrath
We are saved through His life

11. Hebrews 7:25
“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

12. Ephesians 1:19-20
“and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places.”

13. “who is at the right hand of God, who is interceding for us.”
Romans 8:34b
“who is at the right hand of God, who is interceding for us.”

14. III. We have now received reconciliation (9-11)
We have been justified by His blood
We are saved from God’s wrath
We are saved through His life
We rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ
Through whom we have been reconciled
This is great cause for celebration