Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for March 29, 2020

Audio is from Zoom meeting:

Much More!

Romans 5:6-11

1. Connecting this passage to 5:1-5 and, particularly, to 5:5

• the crucial role of the Holy Spirit: things made plain by preaching, made precious by the Spirit
• main idea: Because God reconciles His weak, sinful enemies to Himself through Christ, rejoice in His extravagant love.

2. Recognize the historical/theological context (6)

• our status
• God’s “season”
• historical fact:
• theological meaning:

3. Observe the comparison to human love (7)

• the just/upright person
• the kind/generous person

4. Discern the distinct contrast of God’s love (8-10)

• God’s decisive demonstration
• note the passive verbs: acted on
• the “much more” argument

5. Acknowledge the culmination of the gospel’s purpose (11)

• increased certainty
• centered in Christ
• means of reconciliation
• rejoicing/boasting in God

6. So What?

• Exult in the great exchange!
• “As revealed with final authority in Scripture alone, the gospel is the good news that by faith alone, through grace alone, on the basis of Christ alone, for the glory of God alone, sinners have full and final joy in God alone.” (Piper)
• “I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom; But I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer; But this I know with all my heart-His wounds have paid my ransom.” (Townend)