Teacher: Ed Henz Series: Romans (Acts) |
Rusty's Notes from Ed's Message | |
Romans 5:1 - Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 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.
3 And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; 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. (NASB)
- The only way this works is if the Holy Spirit works through us in the difficult times.
- If we look at things from our perspective rather than God's perspective... we are going to be in a world of hurt.
- "Just remember that God will never give you more than you can handle". - False - Why would God give you something to handle anyway?
- 1 Corinthians 10:13 -
- God didn't give me the temptations... we live in a fallen world.
- But the Holy Spirit gives us a way out of the temptation. Just relax.
- "God is my co-pilot" - False - It would be better if God was the pilot and we were the passengers.
- How do you actually accomplish letting the Holy Spirit live through you.
- Phil 4:6-7 - Don't worry - just pray. Ask God for help.
- Romans 8:26 - The Spirit helps us in our weakness. The Spirit intercedes for us.
- "Footprints in the sand" poem. - False - Jesus only carries you when you are in crisis? No, the Holy Spirit wants to carry us all the time.
- John 14:16-17 - The Father will give you a counselor to be with you forever.
- We live in a fallen world and wrestling with this stuff the best we can.
- Corrie Ten Boom - "Life is a Weaving"
- God doesn't want you to walk through this terrible world in your own strength.