The Dynamic's of Grace: Reconciliation and the "Much More"
When we look hard into Grace it brings wonder and amazement. In this passage we will see the wonders of God's grace in reconciling with enemies through the death of His Son and how now that brings "Much More"!
Romans 5:1-11 New King James Version (NKJV)
Faith Triumphs in Trouble
5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, [a]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 [b]perseverance; 4 and perseverance, [c]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.
Christ in Our Place
6 For when we were still without strength, [d]in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.
“The main point of this verse is clear enough. Paul accentuates the love of God manifested in the cross of Christ by reminding us that the pinnacle of human love is the giving of one’s life for a person one is close to— a spouse, child, or combat buddy— whereas God sent His Son to die for people who hated HIm”
Sermon Discussion Questions:
How are "we" described in the passage today?
Why is it a "wonder of Grace" that God wanted to be reconciled to us?
Why is it a "wonder of Grace" that He accomplished this through the death of His Son?
What is the "wonder of Grace" that is the"much more"?
