What Faith in Jesus Will Do for You

DAY 311
8-11-10
ROMANS 4-7


Good Morning!

Paul taught the Christians in Rome that they will be justified (declared righteous) by their faith in Jesus, who died for their sins. (Rom.3:21-26) As he continues his letter to them he points out more important aspects of living the life of a faithful, saved Christian.

1. Faith helps us know that God is a promise keeper. God has the power to save us as promised. (Rom. 4:19-21)
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.”

2. We will never be disappointed by the love of God who gives us his Sprit. (Rom. 5:5)
"Hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.”

3. We have been given a new life to live. (Rom. 6:3-4)
“All of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”

4. Through our faith in Jesus, God will rescue us from weakness and death. (Rom. 7:24-25)
“Who will rescue me from this body of death? Thanks be to God — through Jesus Christ our Lord!”

All Christians can have the assurance that our faith in God and in his son will bring about the most marvelous grace, faith, hope, and love. Our new life is now and forever!

Barry