BLESSINGS OF BEING JUSTIFIED! (PART 1)
Romans 5:1-2
Sunday, October 19, 2025
THE EPISTLES OF PAUL SERIES – ROMANS
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Life Application Point: Justification not only secures our eternal destiny—it also transforms our earthly reality.
Romans 5:1-2
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I. PEACE WITH GOD!
Romans 5:1; Matthew 12:30; John 8:44; Romans 8:7; Psalm 7:11; Deuteronomy 32:22; 1 Timothy 2:5; Colossians 1:20; Hebrews 7:25; John 14:27
A. The Need for Peace.
B. The Source of Peace.
C. The Experience of Peace.
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II. ACCESS TO GOD!
Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Ephesians 3:12; Hebrews 10:19; Hebrews 4:16
A. The Privilege of Access.
B. The Price of Access.
C. The Illustration of Access.
D. The Neglect of Access.
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III. THE PRODUCT OF ACCESS: HOPE & REJOICING!
Romans 5:2; Philippians 1:6
A. A Standing Grace.
B. Rejoicing in Hope.
C. The Contrast: Then & Now.
D: The Application: Living in the Light of Our Standing.
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Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
[2] Wesley, Charles. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing. 1739. Adapted by George Whitefield, music by Felix Mendelssohn, 1840.
[3] Illustrations for Biblical Preaching by Michael P. Green (Baker Books, 1989), p. 9.
All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are delivered under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Stories and illustrations drawn from outside sources are cited in the illustration references section, while many illustrations are also shared from Pastor Shane’s own personal experiences.