Our Gracious God
“Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we also have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us." Romans 5:1-5 I was reading this this morning on my day off, and could just feel the story line building as I read and thought through this passage. Bear with me for a moment. 1- We have been justified, (made right with God)- how is that even possible? I know all the times I mess up and need forgiveness, yet it was not by anything I did but it was by faith. Faith? That’s it? Not faith plus living a good life? Not faith plus a long set of rules? Just faith . . . 2- I have peace with God th...