Message Notes

SSS 4 13 August 2017
Text: Romans 5

UNDERSTANDING GOD AND HIS WAYS

1. Faith

a) The just shall live faith (Romans 1:17)

b) From faith to faith (Romans 1:17)

c) Steps of faith (Romans 4:12)

d) Justified by faith (Romans 5:1)

e) Access by faith into this grace (Romans 5:2)

2. Hope

a) In the glory of God (Romans 5:2)

i) Glorying in tribulation

ii) Tribulation produces perseverance (Romans 5:3)

iii) Perseverance produces character (Romans 5:4)

iv) Character, hope (Romans 5:4)

b) Hope does not disappoint

i) The love of God has been poured out

ii) In our hearts

iii) By the Holy Spirit given to us (Romans 5:5)

3. The Concept of Hope

a) And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth,
For I have hoped in Your ordinance. Psalm 119:43

b) Remember the word to Your servant,
Upon which You have caused me to hope. Psalm 119:49

c) Those who fear You will be glad when they see me,
Because I have hoped in Your word. Psalm 119:74

d) My soul faints for Your salvation,
But I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:81

e) You are my hiding place and my shield,
I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:114

f) I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help,
I hope in Your word. Psalm 119:148

g) LORD, I hope for Your salvation,
And I do Your commandments. Psalm 119:166