For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— 8 but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. 10 For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. 11 More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.  Romans 5:6-11

A. The Assurances for a Justified Person: Rom. 5:1-5

1. Peace with God – Rom. 5:1-5

2. Access to God – Rom. 5:2

3. Grace to Stand – Rom. 5:2

4. Glorious future – Rom. 5:2

5. Rejoicing in sufferings – Rom. 5:3

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B. The Assurance of God’s Love in Christ’s Death: Rom. 5:6-11

1. Whom did Christ die for? Rom. 5:6-8

– Christ died for the incapable. Rom. 5:6a, Eph. 2:1-2

– Christ died for the ungodly. Rom. 5:6b, Rom. 1:18

– Christ died for sinners. Rom. 5:8, Rom. 3:28

– Christ died for enemies. Rom. 5:10, Eph. 2:14

2. What did Christ’s death accomplish? Rom. 5:9-10

– Righteousness imputed. Rom. 5:9, Matt. 5:20

– Reconciliation achieved. Rom. 5:10, 1 Jn. 4:9-10

3. What is the fruit of those reconciled by Christ’s death?

– Rejoicing in hope of the glory of God: 1 Peter 1:6-7

– Rejoicing in sufferings for its good work in us: Rom. 5:3, James 1:2-4

– Rejoicing in God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Rom. 5:11, Rev. 4:9-11, Rev. 5:11-14