Bible Challenge – Romans 5

“Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.” Romans 5:2 (NLT)

I have much of Romans chapter 5 highlighted in my Bible. The contrast of Adams life when compared to the life of Christ and how each of their lives have impacted me for eternity, it gives me a great understanding of sin and my need for a Savior. I’m so thankful that my relationship with God is based on what God has done through Jesus and not on what I can try to do for myself.  We’ve all had situations where we do the wrong thing, say the wrong thing, and not long after-wards wish we could press pause, hit the rewind button, so we could do it all over again differently. However, because of faith and personal relationship with Jesus, I can have confidence.

I can have confidence that GOD LOVES ME!
“For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.” (v5)

I can have confidence that GOD FORGIVES ME!
“When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation.” (v6;8-9)

I can have confidence that GOD RECEIVE ME!
“For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” (v10-11)

Confidence is a powerful thing.  It allows us to engage instead of retreat.  For a believer, it allows us to live fully, give deeply, and engage passionately!

Father today, remind me of the things you have done for me, from the least to the greatest so that I can stand with confidence as I live, love, and lead! It’s all for you and in your Son, Jesus Christ’s Name I pray these things, Amen!

When you read Romans 5 what speaks to you?