Toongabbie Anglican Church Audio Podcast

Stand firm in the power of the resurrection, the proof of the resurrection and the grace of the resurrection.

Romans 5 steps into the implications of Justification by Faith. Because we are justified, we have peace with God. This peace is filled with hope as God fills us with the love of Christ.

It has ALWAYS been salvation by faith!

Righteousness is given through faith in Jesus! This demonstrates GOD’S righteousness, as he both shows his justice in punishing sin, and beautiful mercy in offering the means of justification to us poor sinners!

No one can meet God’s standard, and we deserve his righteous judgment. But God is faithful to his promises, and he gives righteousness to all who believe in Jesus.

God’s justice is based on truth – which had been given to the Jews. Those who have rejected the truth misunderstood God’s kindness (law, forbearance, repentance).

This passage highlights the devastating consequences of exchanging the glory of the Creator for created things, leading to separation from God’s righteousness and revealing our profound need for salvation.

Today we begin looking at one of the most impactful books of the New Testament; the book of Romans. Today’s focus will be the good news of God, which is his power to rescue and save all who believe.

To finish this launch series on discernment we’ll look at longing for the kingdom of God as we imagine, pray, wait and explore.

In our middle week of this discernment launch series we look at love. How we are rooted and established in the love of God, how we enjoy that love together as church and how we hold out to our neighbour. This must shape our vision in the concrete reality of our church community and context.