Alive and Free: Part 1
July 13th, 2025
Pastor Eric Harrelson – Executive Pastor
Alive and Free – Part 1
Romans 5:1-5 NIV
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
You have peace with God.
Romans 5:1 NIV
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
You have access to God.
Romans 5:1-2a NIV
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
You have the privilege of sharing in God’s glory.
Romans 5:2b NIV
And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
You have purpose in your pain and suffering.
Romans 5:3-4 NIV
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
James 1:2-4 NIV
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
Next steps
- I will accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior.
- I will fully accept God’s Kingdom benefits by surrendering:
- I will get Baptized on August 24th
- I will memorize Romans 5:1:
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ