Romans 5 opens with the marvellous news that believers in Christ enjoy peace with God, stand in grace, and look forward to a glorious future. After addressing how suffering can deepen faith (verses 3–4), Paul turns in verses 5–11 to show why this hope does not disappoint. Two pivotal realities underpin the believer’s confidence: God pours out His love in the heart by the Holy Spirit, and He demonstrates His love in Christ’s atoning sacrifice.
Romans chapter 5 marks a turning point in Paul’s letter to the Romans. After establishing in the earlier chapters that all humanity is unrighteous in God’s sight, Paul now shifts the focus to the incredible blessings that flow from being justified through faith in Jesus Christ. This section, particularly verses 3 to 11, lays out the transformative consequences of salvation.
After establishing in chapters 1–4 that no one is naturally in right standing with God, in Romans chapter 5 Paul now presents the transformative consequences of being made right with God.
In Romans 4:16-25, Paul deepens his argument about how human beings are made right with God—not through our own efforts, but by faith. Building on the example of Abraham, Paul explains that righteousness is credited to us as a free gift from God.
In this passage from Romans 4, Paul returns to the topic of justification and uses the example of Abraham to illustrate that righteousness before God comes not from human effort but through faith. Paul argues that if Abraham had been justified by works, he would have had something to boast about. Instead, the Scripture reveals that Abraham’s faith—believing God’s promise—was credited to him as righteousness, even before he was circumcised.
In this sermon, we examine Romans 3:27-31, where Paul outlines the profound implications of justification by faith. This passage highlights three key consequences: the exclusion of boasting, the unity of believers, and the upholding of the law. Understanding these implications helps us grasp how justification by faith transforms our lives and our relationships within the body of Christ.
In this sermon, we explore Romans 3:21-26, where Paul presents the glorious solution to humanity’s desperate problem of sin. After demonstrating that all are under sin and guilty before God, Paul now reveals the righteousness that comes from God, which is available to all who believe through faith in Jesus Christ.
In this sermon, we delve into Romans 3:9-20, where Paul summarizes the universal condition of humanity under sin. Paul emphasizes that both Jews and Gentiles are under the power of sin, making it clear that no one is righteous on their own. This passage underscores the necessity of understanding our sinful state to fully grasp the need for salvation through Jesus Christ.
In this sermon, we address Paul's method of dealing with objections to the gospel, as illustrated in Romans 3:1-8. Paul anticipates common Jewish objections to his teaching and provides clear, logical responses. This passage teaches us valuable lessons about engaging with skeptics and defending our faith effectively.
In this sermon, we examine Paul's message in Romans 2:17-29, where he addresses the religious man. Paul challenges those who rely on their religious identity and practices for righteousness, highlighting the need for inward transformation rather than outward conformity.
In this sermon, we examine Paul's argument in Romans 2:1-16, where he addresses the moral man who judges others but fails to recognize his own sinfulness. Paul underscores the universality of sin, asserting that both the obviously immoral and the outwardly moral are in need of God's righteousness.
In this sermon, we examine Paul's description of the immoral pagan in Romans 1:18-32. This passage reveals God's wrath against human wickedness and godlessness, emphasizing the universal need for salvation. Paul makes it clear that even those who appear to have no knowledge of God are without excuse, as God's qualities are evident in creation.
