A Cause For Celebration - Romans 5:1-11

Being reconciled to God gives us reasons to rejoice.

 

Being reconciled to God gives us reasons to rejoice.

 

1. Because of where we stand, we rejoice in our future glory.

 

For through him [Christ] we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 
Ephesians 2:18

 

In him [Christ] we have boldness and confident access through faith in him. 
Ephesians 3:12

 

Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 
Hebrews 4:16

 

When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. 
Colossians 3:4

 

2. Because of what we know, we rejoice in our present sufferings.

 

a. Suffering produces endurance.

 

b. Endurance produces character.

 

c. Character produces hope.

 

d. Hope does not put shame.

 

3. Because of God's great love, we rejoice over a past event.