HOPE: YOUR HIGHWAY TO CHANGE ROMANS 15:13; ROMANS 5:1-5 FEBRUARY 2, 2025 è Review: Define Hope; the atmosphere of faith; the war re: Hope; the “Throne Reach” of Hope! (Romans 4; Hebrews 6) è By-products of True Hope: Peace, joy (Romans 5:1, 2; Romans 15:13) è The Ultimate Result of True Hope: The Glory of God! (Romans 5:1,2) • The agency of Faith brings the restoration of peace with God! Full payment of sin! (Romans 3:25; 1 John 2:2) Through our Lord Jesus Christ, the agent of our restored relationship with God! (2 Corinthians 5:21) • The Lord’s gift of Faith (reception agency) grants us a Standing of God’s Grace (favor, ability) (Romans 5:2) Everything from God is received by faith! è Tribulations; Our opportunity to shine, reveal, manifest His Glory! (Romans 5:3; John 16:33) • The “squeeze” brings contents of our inner person to the surface! Thilipsis • Connection to perseverance (See James 1:3,4) (steadfast waiting, continuing) • We are not to “worship” tribulation but give thanks, prayerfully celebrate the working of God during its season.