This passage from Romans 5:1-11 discusses the reasons Christians can live a happy life. It describes five benefits of being justified by faith: 1) joy in God's grace, 2) joy in suffering because it produces perseverance, 3) joy in God's love for us shown through Christ's death, 4) joy in God's deliverance from wrath through Christ, and 5) joy in being reconciled to God through Christ. The passage encourages believers to find happiness through appreciating God's blessings, even in trials, and to spread cheer to others. Non-believers are urged to accept Christ to receive forgiveness and eternal life.
We are not declared righteous because we are righteous. We are declared righteous because of what Jesus Christ has done for us. It's not that we have never sinned, rather it's because one that had no sinned died for us and covered our sins. Because of his work, God has declared us pure from sin. It is as if though we had never sinned. Download this and other PowerPoints at BibleGuy.org
The preaching text this weekend, from the Narrative Lectionary, is Romans 5:1-11. This PowerPoint is my visual meditation on the text. I begin by framing Paul's worldview in the hostile divide between Jews and Gentiles. Then I summarize Paul's argument in chapters 1-4. Finally, I visually walk through 5:1-11.
We have been called to a ministry of reconciliation. We are ALL in this together. Peace.
The fruit of the spirit is joy. Paul’s letter tto the Philippians teaches us that real joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on being in a right relationship with our Lord Jesus and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
We are not declared righteous because we are righteous. We are declared righteous because of what Jesus Christ has done for us. It's not that we have never sinned, rather it's because one that had no sinned died for us and covered our sins. Because of his work, God has declared us pure from sin. It is as if though we had never sinned. Download this and other PowerPoints at BibleGuy.org
The preaching text this weekend, from the Narrative Lectionary, is Romans 5:1-11. This PowerPoint is my visual meditation on the text. I begin by framing Paul's worldview in the hostile divide between Jews and Gentiles. Then I summarize Paul's argument in chapters 1-4. Finally, I visually walk through 5:1-11.
We have been called to a ministry of reconciliation. We are ALL in this together. Peace.
The fruit of the spirit is joy. Paul’s letter tto the Philippians teaches us that real joy is not dependent on our circumstances, but on being in a right relationship with our Lord Jesus and with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
CONTENTS.
1. JOY DEFINED
2. JOY IS A DUTY
3. JOY HAS A SUPREME SOURCE
4. JOY IS NOT IN THINGS
5. JOY OF JESUS
6. JOY TEXTS IN THE BIBLE
7. JOY QUOTES
8. JOY IN POETRY
9. JOY THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Many people think they will go to heaven because they have lived a good life. Perhaps, they treat all of their neighbors fairly. Maybe they volunteer for charity work and have never broken the law. Maybe they were even baptized or go to church regularly. But the Bible, God's Word, says that no one can live up to God's standard of righteousness.
This Roman Road as laid out in scripture is God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The following scriptures build a beautiful road to Jesus Christ.
Unscrambling the egg 1 Corinthians 10:17Ed Sullivan
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? A study of 1 Corinthians 10.Know that divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Divorce proofing your marriage.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Sept 21-27
CONTENTS.
1. JOY DEFINED
2. JOY IS A DUTY
3. JOY HAS A SUPREME SOURCE
4. JOY IS NOT IN THINGS
5. JOY OF JESUS
6. JOY TEXTS IN THE BIBLE
7. JOY QUOTES
8. JOY IN POETRY
9. JOY THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
Many people think they will go to heaven because they have lived a good life. Perhaps, they treat all of their neighbors fairly. Maybe they volunteer for charity work and have never broken the law. Maybe they were even baptized or go to church regularly. But the Bible, God's Word, says that no one can live up to God's standard of righteousness.
This Roman Road as laid out in scripture is God’s plan of salvation set forth in Paul’s letter to the Romans. The following scriptures build a beautiful road to Jesus Christ.
Unscrambling the egg 1 Corinthians 10:17Ed Sullivan
What does the Bible say about divorce and remarriage? A study of 1 Corinthians 10.Know that divorce is not the unpardonable sin. Divorce proofing your marriage.
Our little Church is using a Chronological Bible Reading Schedule by Skip Andrews. It can be found here: http://www.churchofchristduluthga.org
Each Sunday a lesson is given from some of that week's reading. This lesson covers Sept 21-27
The quickest way into God's Presence, the surest way to access His power and the most dependable way to be safe in the arms of the Lord. God delights to inhabit our praises and when he inhabits us all of heaven's blessings are more readily accessible and readily seen. As we draw near to Him in thanksgiving and praise, God draws near to us.
The riches of God dwells in Christ Jesus. The Believers must be enriched in Christ Jesus to grow and bear fruits for His Kingdom. The Kingdom business comes prior to any other responsibility a believer possess. Be Blessed!
Colossians 1:27: Even for those who have fallen short of God’s glory, there is still hope of glory in Jesus. By seeking glory through faith in him and abiding in him we will bear fruit, have eternal life, and abide in his love and joy.
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1. “ Living the Happy Life” Romans 5:1-11 Sonny Naz/Minister February 28, 2010
2. What is “living your life” mean to you? Is it just work, eat, sleep, and be merry? What is “living the happy life” looks like? How do we attain it? Can we live a happy life in a world that seems so unfair?
3. Our text (Romans 5:1-11) for today will teach us lots of reasons to be happy as a believer . Let’s find it out and enjoy this kind of life;
4. 1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:1-11
5. 6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:1-11
6. Romans 5:1-11 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! 10 For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
7. This passage Romans (5:1-11) is an “ Assurance of Hope” . Those who are justified by faith have an unshakable hope, knowing that they will be saved from God's wrath on the day of judgment by virtue of Christ's substitutionary death on their behalf.
8. This is a good reason for us to be happy. Charles H. Spurgeon once said, “ It is not how much we have but how much we enjoy that makes happiness. ”
9. John Luther said that, “ Happiness is not a matter of good fortune or worldly possessions. It’s a mental attitude. It comes from appreciating what we have, instead of being miserable about what we don’t have. It’s so simple – yet so hard for the human mind to comprehend. No matter what your situation, things could be worse. Count your blessings and enjoy a little happiness while you may .”
10. Matthew Perry, popular star of the TV show Friends, said, “ I had all this money and fancy cars and beautiful girlfriends, but it wasn’t making me happy .”
11. The first three chapters (1-3) of the book of Romans tell us about our faults and failures, and about God’s answer – justification by grace through faith.
12. Chapter 4 explains faith more fully (Abraham justified by faith) and then Romans 5:1-11 gives the benefits of being saved by grace through faith.
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18. “ The best way to cheer up yourself up is to cheer up someone else up .” Mark Twain
19. FINAL THOUGHT “ The joy of the Lord is our strength” – and this is why we should rejoice. May God give us the heart overflowing with His joy today! Joy in his grace, joy in the midst of suffering, joy in his love, in his deliverance and the Joy to be in Christ.
20. NOW WHAT? For believers: Cheer up. Be happy. Be joyful. You are justified and saved by God’s grace. You are loved by God, you are forgiven and been delivered and redeemed through the blood of Christ. And because of all these, you can rejoice even if you go through suffering because you have God with you always. Feeling down, think about His goodness. Think about His love. Think about God and experience His mighty power and presence.
21. NOW WHAT? For not believers yet: It is good to know that it is possible to live a happy life. It is by being justified by grace through faith. It is by trusting in Christ and accepting the sacrifice he did for us to make it effective in our life. Ask for forgiveness of your past and present sins and you will be forgiven. Along with the forgiveness is his promise of eternal life with him. You can pray a prayer of repentance and receive his forgiveness, make Him your Lord and Savior and that will lead you to a joyful life, which is much more than just being happy. You can then sing, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.”