The Privileged Path of Peace, Joy, and Hope
Romans 5:1-5

I. The Path of Peace (Romans 5:1) “Therefore being justified by faith”
A. Justification is not just a one-time event, but a continuous state
B. We are declared righteous, not by our works, but by our faith in Christ

II. The Path of Joy (Romans 5:2)”We have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice”
A. We have access to the presence of God through faith
B. We stand in the midst of His presence, where we find joy

III. The Path of Hope (Romans 5:3-4) “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also; knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope”

A. We don’t just suffer through trials, we glory in them
1) We develop patience and perseverance (Romans 5:3)
2) We learn to trust God more deeply