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If you really knew! Romans 5:1-11(Esv)

Paul is educating the Christian Jews that, since they have been Justified (Been made right) by Faith (Believing God) they have peace with God through Jesus Christ That our sins that separated us from God are no more because of Jesus ChristHe has forgiven us and remembers them no more – Unlike our human forgiveness The Blood of Jesus has given us access to the Father The curtain was cut, and now we don’t need a priest to go to God for us (Huge deal)This is such a great thing that we need to rejoice and exult (feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation) in our hope of experiencing and enjoying the glory of God (Big deal)Not only that but let’s rejoice and exult the same way when we face troubles, rejoice in our suffering Suffering produces endurance (an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way)Endurance produces character (Who we become – we are more like Christ)Character produces hope (a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen)Such hope never disappoints – why because it has already been demonstrated by God giving up His only Son to die for us so that you and I can have a relationship with God!Romans 5:6 While we were yet in weakness (Helpless) at the appointed time, Christ died for us Paul goes on to show that it may be that one can give his/her life for a noble, generous, or lovable person But! Romans 5:8 (ampc) God shows and clearly proves His (own) love for us by the fact that while we were still sinners, Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) died for usNow that He has already saved us while we are still sinners, He will certainly save us from God’s condemnation by the Blood of Jesus (assurance)Because while we were enemies, God sent His son to die for us Paul concludes in vs 11 by saying that this should be a great celebration because of what we know, have been set free from and have been guaranteedHead knowledge vs Heart knowledge These are the core Christian believes and it’s easy to say that we know them but do we really? Ask any Christian if they are at peace with God, and that they know God How is the relationship between them and God, and most will have some kind of answer Just like Paul, I am asking as I remind you of God’s love, do you really know what this mean for you and everyone elseDo you really know to what length God has gone to get this relationship right?

 If you really knew how much God loves you - Your relationship with Him would be different 

Let it sink that while you and I were sinners, Christ died for us He didn’t choose to create a new generation but choose to send His only Son to die for us The story of the prodigal son – Luke 15 Luke 15:21-22 (Nkjv)- And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight, and am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ “But the father said to his servants, [c]‘Bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.  (Father I am no longer worthy to be called your son)A new robe, having dragged the old one in the pig’s filth, - not only that but...you are restored, and God chooses to live in you and I What else does He have to do, to show you that you are loved As if restoration is not enough, when we accept Him, He pours the Holy Spirit to be our everythingYou have been given power in the name of Jesus, by the Blood of Jesus

If you really knew the thoughts He had towards you would seek a closer relationship

Matthew 10:29-31 (Nkjv)Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?[a] And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.For God so loved the world,