Thirsting Souls Bible Teaching

  (Rom 5:2) “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (3)  And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”  Notice the two references to “glory”. Each speaks of the change of our nature. The first speaks of the future, that which the saved will possess when the Lord Jesus raptures us away. The second speaks of the here and now. The “being changed”, the becoming “more like Jesus”, is to begin to take place here and now in this life! Glory! 

 (Rom 5:2) “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (3)  And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing….”   No one likes or desires troubles to come into their life. Yet there is  something about them for which we can console our hearts. It is through these times we can mostly gain spiritually in wisdom and understanding. So, burdened brother/sister, there is good for your soul in the midst of your troubles!

(Rom 5:2)  “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”   Consider how the word “hope” is used today compared to what it means in the Bible. Today one “hopes” they will win Publisher’s Clearinghouse Give-a-way. But Bible “hope” is “a looking or anticipating a sure coming event”. Thus it is said we both can and do rejoice in it, for that day could be today!

(Rom 5:2)  “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”   Consider how the word “hope” is used today compared to what it means in the Bible. Today one “hopes” they will win Publisher’s Clearinghouse Give-a-way. But Bible “hope” is “a looking or anticipating a sure coming event”. Thus it is said we both can and do rejoice in it, for that day could be today!

(Rom 5:2)  “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”   What does it mean by “the glory of God”? It means the day when the Lord not only takes us away, but also when we receive our new glorified flesh/eternal bodies, like His “glory” in the sense of being free from corruption of any kind. Glory! 

 (Rom 5:2)  “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”  I find it interesting that one saved by grace is said to “stand” and not bow, or prostrate. It is because God’s graciousness is beyond our moral character, for He has taken those who were at enmity, forgave them, and then exalted them to sons and daughters! Oh, the goodness and love of God!

 (Rom 5:2)  “By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”  It is certainly a sin to take pride in our faith. Yet, it seems that so many do. But notice closely, that faith is the door (access) where we enter the room of “grace”. Grace means “favor bestowed but not merited”. That very word “grace” says that your faith had no merit in itself.

(Rom 5:1) “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”   We speak to people of the love for God sending His Son without spelling out to the lost why He went to Calvary. We do not make it personal. It must be personal, for they must repent of their sins that caused Jesus’ death. I am afraid many have been given a false sense of security for we have said simply believe in Jesus and pray for Him to save you and you will have eternal life. God help us and them!

 (Rom 5:1) “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”  People do not like to talk about eternity, for they know in their heart they have sinned. In other words, they do not have peace with God. If you speak with a lost soul and they say, “I am Catholic. I am of Such and Such faith”, the question that should be asked is this: “Have you peace with God? I can show you how to have peace with God.”