Message Notes

(I) THE FEAR OF DISAPPOINTMENT

1. Disappointment in religion

2. Disappointment in self

3. Disappointment in God

(II) HOPE IN GOD DOES NOT DISAPPOINT

1. Reasons for this strong conviction

a) Because of the love of God ( Romans 5:5 )

b) Because this love has been poured into our heart ( Romans 5:5 )

c) Because of the Holy Spirit given to us ( Romans 5:5 )

d) Because of Christ’s death for us ( Romans 5:6 )

2. Application of this strong counsel

a) Concerning the death of Christ

i) Christ died for the ungodly

ii) Hard to die for anyone

iii) Perhaps we would die “for a good man” ( Romans 6:7 )

iv) While we were yet sinners Christ died for us ( Romans 6:8 )

b) Significance of Christ’s death

i) We have been justified by His blood ( Romans 6:9a )

ii) We shall be saved from wrath through Christ ( Romans 6:9b )

iii) We have been reconciled to God ( Romans 6:10 )

iv) We shall be fully saved by His life ( Romans 6:10 )

(III) A CHALLENGE TO KNOW OUR FAITH BETTER

1. Understanding the doctrine of grace far more deeply (Romans 5:15)

2. Understanding the doctrine of Christ (Romans 5:11-21)

3. Understanding the doctrine of how Christ overcomes the problem of sin (Romans 5)