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Accessing God’s Grace

Key Verse: Romans 5:2, “through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”

Scripture Text: Romans 5:1-5

1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

Definitions:

• Justified - Dikaioo (dik-ah-yo’-o); 1344 - to render righteous, to show, to declare, pronounce one to be righteous
• Grace - Charis (khar’-ece); unmerited favor of God

1. Common Grace – is the aspect of God’s grace that is extent to mankind in general. An example is rain that falls on the just and the unjust.
2. Divine Grace – is the aspect of God’s grace that is extended or made available because of our relationship with him, by faith in Jesus Christ, as we have in our text today.

Key Points:

1. It is because of our faith in Jesus Christ that we are justified and declared righteous by God (v 1).
2. Because of our faith in Jesus Christ, we have access to God’s grace and can glorify God (v 2).
3. We can glorify God in tribulations, maturity, and hope (vs 3-4).
4. The foundation of God’s grace in our lives is his love (v 5).

This Week’s Challenge
Identify and thank God for his grace being active in your life.

 

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