March 1, 2013

Romans - Lesson 5


Text1

3. Righteousness resolved- justification's results 5:1-21

a. Blessedness 5:1-5

Chapter 5

1.) Peace with God through Christ 1

1 Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

2.) We have access by faith into grace 2

3.) We rejoice in hope of the glory of God
2, 6

2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God.

4.) Rejoicing in tribulations 3-4

  1. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance;
  2. and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope;

5.) The love of God is given through the Holy Spirit 5

5 and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

b. The effects of justification are stated 5:6-21

1.) Salvation 6-11

a.) While weak and ungodly 6

  1. For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the
ungodly.
b.) Would someone dare to die 7

7 For one will hardly die for a righteous man2; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die.

c.) Christ died for us 8a-8b

8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

d.) Saved from wrath 9

9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.

e.) Saved because of His life 10f

10 For if while 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 this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

2.) The result is LIFE 5:12-21

a.) Sin and death enter the world
12-14
12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered into the world, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men, because all sinned--
13 for until the Law sin was in the world; but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who had not sinned in the likeness of the offense of Adam, who is a type of Him who was to come.

b.) The typology of Adam 15-19

1.)) Adam’s sin and Christ’s gift are compared 15-17

15 But the free gift is not like the transgression. For if by the transgression of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many.
16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification.
17 For if by the transgression of the one, death reigned through the one, much more those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

2.)) Adam’s sin and Christ’s obedience compared 18-19

18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men.
19 For as through the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the One the many will be made righteous.

3.)) The secondary position of law in the history of sin

(law came to magnify the contrast between sin and grace) 20

20 And the Law came in that the transgression might increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

4.)) Conclusion

  1. that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Thought questions for chapter 5

  1. What is one important area in which you want to grow spiritually?
Consistent spiritual growth over the next few decades
  1. What does Paul mean in verse 1 by “peace with God”?
When sin is ever present, there IS NO PEACE WITH GOD
  1. What kind of death is Paul speaking of in verse 12?
Spiritual death
  1. What is “the gift” of verses 15-17?
Christ Jesus’ one act of righteousness—the cross see vss. 18-19
  1. Why do you think God uses the word “enemies” in verse 10?
In order to show the extent of God’s love. If God will make things right, then HE will surely same them.
  1. Do the sufferings of the Christian life detract from its blessings? See verses 3 – 5
Suffering is not pleasant, but necessary 2 Tim 3:12
  1. What is the value of suffering in the Christian life?
It enables us to appreciate the work of Christ


For further thought

From the first verses of chapter 5, make a list of Christian privileges for those justified by faith.
1. Peace vs 1 2. Grace vs 2 3. Hope vs 2
  1. Perseverance vs 3 . Proven character vs 4
6. Hope vs 4 7. Love of God vs 5 8. Holy Spirit

What is our “hope of the glory of God” mentioned in verse two and how does this compare with 3:23?
The glory of God is JESUS, and his reconciling work on the cross vs 11



Paul says that those who receive God’s rich grace and the gift of righteousness will actually “reign in life”. What does this mean?

We, who align ourselves with Christ, will share in HIS victory over sin.


In light of the progression of verses three and four, would you agree that this is the only pathway to hope?

Our pathway is Jesus and following HIM. The things mentioned in these two verses are just a logical progression of those who are called Christians.


How does this chapter amplify Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-20; Mk 10:45; 14:22-24 and Jn 3:16-17 in regard to Adam and Christ?

There was no way out from the consequences of sin; Jesus changed that.


What blessings does justification bring with it? See verses 1,2, 9-11

Vss. 1-2 peace, grace, hope vss. 9-11 salvation, exulatation


What four “reigns” are mentioned in this passage?
The gift of righteousness vs 17. Grace might reign vs 21
Death reigned vs 14 Death reigned through the one vs 17

What is the significance of “much more” in this chapter?

Much more vss. 9, 10, 15, 17. It is used to contrast our former state with the blessings of being a Christian.


What has God done through Jesus for us and how do we gain a better understanding of grace from this? See verses 1, 15, 17, 20-21
a. Peace with God vs 1. b. Grace to many vs 15.
c. Grace reigned through righteousness
Through the righteousness of God we find peace and favor (grace)


How does justification affect the wrath of God?
If justification is on the basis of faith, there is no law… No law means no transgression of law, and therefore no wrath of God against violation of law.


What evidence is there that God loves us? See verses 5-8 Also, notice the importance of two witnesses Dt 19:15; 2 Cor 13:1
The Holy Spirit has been given to us. Christ died for us. Christ’s witness and that of the Holy Spirit confirm God’s message.


Blood of Christ
1. Covenant Matt 26:28
2. Church purchased by Acts 20:28
3. Justified by Rom 5:9
4. Cleanses our conscience Heb 9:14
5. Redeems us 1 Pet 1:18-19
6. Cleanses us from sin 1 Jn 1:7
7. Releases us from our sins Rev 1:5; 5:9
8. Washed in the blood Rev 7:14

We have received reconciliation
2 Cor 5:18f; Eph 2:16; Col 1:20f

1. Through Jesus Christ 2 Cor 5:18
2. Through the cross Eph 2:16
3. Through the blood of Jesus Col 1:20
4. Christ is the propitiation for sins Heb 2:17



Christ Adam

1. Made the many righteous 18 1. By one sinful act made sinners 15
2. Christ brings life 17-18 2. Adam brings death 12, 17
3. Righteous man 17-18 3. Sinful man 12
4. Brings commendation 18 4. Brought condemnation 16-18
5. Restored grace from God 15-17 5. Lost grace with God 15
6. Pleased God 16, 18 6. Displeased God 15, 17, 18
7. Life reigns through Christ 17, 18, 21 7. Death reigned through Adam 13, 14, 17
8. Caused grace to abound 20 8. Caused sin to abound 20


By way of illustration

A person is not really ready to live until he is ready to die. It was a dark night in Marshfield, October 24, 1852. Daniel Webster was dying. He was ready. His physician, a very sensitive man named Dr. Jeffries had ministered as much medicine as he could and as was practically possible. He realized that death was near and he chose to be a friend rather than a physician at that moment and he picked up an old rather well worn hymn book that Webster had often sung from and he chose to read the words of one of his favorite hymns:

There is a fountain filled with blood
drawn from Immanuel's veins
And sinners plunged beneath that flood
lose all their guilty stains.

He read every stanza, when he got to the last, Webster's lips were moving, though no sound came:
When this poor lisping, stammering tongue
lies silent in the grave,
then in a nobler, sweeter song,
I'll sing thy power to save.
I'll sing thy power to save,
I'll sing thy power to save.
And he looked at Webster, their eyes met, and Webster uttered 3 final words: Amen, Amen, Amen!

Love
God the greatest Giver
so loved the greatest motive
the world the greatest need
that He gave the greatest act
His only Son the greatest gift
that whosoever the greatest invitation
believes in Him the greatest opportunity
should not perish the greatest deliverance
but have eternal life the greatest joy


Obedience
People who talk about prayer but never pray.
People who say tithing is right but never tithe.
People who want to belong to the church but never attend.
People who say the Bible is God's Word to man but never read it.
People who criticize others for things they do themselves.
People who stay away from church for trivial reasons and sing, "Oh, How I Love Jesus."
People who continue in sin all their lives but expect to go to heaven. --Church Bulletin Bits



1 Alternative outline
1. The results of justification vss. 1-5
2. The means of justification 6-11
  1. The contrasts of justification
Adam / Christ 12-21


2 The Jewish classification of men

1. THE JUST What is mine is mine, what is yours is yours
2. THE ACCOMODATING What is mine is yours, what is yours is mine
3.THE PIOUS What is mine is yours, what is yours, let it be yours
4. THE UNGODLY What is mine is mine, what is yours will be mine

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