In this exploration of Romans 5:1-11, Pastor Ian invites us into a reimagining of hope—one that cannot disappoint. We've all experienced the sting of disappointment, whether from unmet expectations or destinations that didn't live up to the journey. But here we discover a different kind of hope entirely: one rooted not in our circumstances, but in God's unshakeable character. The passage reveals that we've been justified through faith, granted peace with God, and given access to a grace we could never earn. The 'already but not yet' principle reminds us that while we've been saved, we're also being saved, and we will be saved—like someone who's grabbed the life preserver and is being pulled to safety. Our part? Simply hold on. When we grasp that God demonstrated His love by dying for us while we were still sinners—powerless, ungodly, His enemies—how can we doubt He'll complete what He's started? This hope doesn't disappoint because it's anchored in the character of the One who's already done the hard part.