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 July 25

Lesson 8 (KJV)

Peace with God

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 53:1–12

Background Scripture: Romans 5:1–11

Romans 5:1–11

1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him.

10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

11 And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.

Key Verse

Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.—Romans 5:1

Confident Hope

Unit 2: Faith and Salvation

Lessons 6–9

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. State the result of being justified by faith.

2. Explain the meaning and significance of Paul’s “much more” argument.

3. Recruit an accountability partner to help progress regarding the growth stages in Romans 5:3–4.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Sacrifice for Peace

B. Lesson Context

I. Founded in Faith (Romans 5:1–5)

A. Peace Made with God (vv. 1–2)

B. Love Poured into Hearts (vv. 3–5)

Embrace the Struggle

II. Died for Ungodly (Romans 5:6–8)

A. The Right Time (vv. 6–7)

B. The Right Sacrifice (v. 8)

A Risky Investment

III. Reconciled in Joy (Romans 5:9–11)

A. Wrath Averted (v. 9)

B. Salvation Awaiting (v. 10)

C. Atonement Accepted (v. 11)

Conclusion

A. Freedom from Fear

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Isaiah	Eye-zay-uh.
Moses	Mo-zes or Mo-zez.

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense

What Do You Think? Would you use the letters of the word grace to explain that concept to an unbeliever as God’s riches at Christ’s expense? Why, or why not? Digging Deeper Would you explain to an unbeliever that the word justified means “just-as-if-I’d never sinned”? Why, or why not?

What Do You Think? If you’re stuck at a particular stage in the sequence, Paul mentions, what are some things you can do to get unstuck? Digging Deeper What texts, in addition to 1 Thessalonians 4:13 help you see the biblical distinction between “hope” and “no hope”?

 

What Do You Think? When considering Romans 5:3 alongside James 1:2–4 and 1 Peter 1:5–7, what changes do you need to make in reacting to situations that challenge your faith? Digging Deeper What other passages do you find most informative and convicting in this regard?

What Do You Think? What is the single, most important lifestyle or prayer-habit change you need to make to live out your conviction that God’s timing is always perfect? Digging Deeper How does your response to the question associated with Romans 1:13 in lesson 6 factor in?

What Do You Think? How would you explain to an unbeliever that having peace with God comes only through Christ? Digging Deeper How will you prepare for a “Surely a loving God would not …” kind of reaction?

 Conclusion

A. Freedom from Fear

On a grand scale, we understand the truth of Jesus’ teaching: the God of all creation chooses to love and save His enemies rather than hate and destroy them (John 3:16–17)—at least for now (Romans 2:5–9). But we must take that grand scale down to the individual person's level, beginning with ourselves.

Although we live in fearful times, we are not to fear the future. Though people around us fear many things—being laid off, losing loved ones, catastrophic weather, etc.—we are not afraid of such things controlling us. The key always is to focus on the future Christ has prepared for us (John 14:2), made possible by the price for peace that Jesus paid on the cross.

B. Prayer

Father, we stand amazed at Your love for us, and we praise You for it. Our hope is in You for having redeemed our past, giving meaning to our present, and delivering us into our future. In Jesus’ name, we rejoice and pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Christ’s death has brought about our peace with God.

Involvement Learning

Enhance your lesson with the KJV Bible Student (from your curriculum supplier) and the reproducible activity page (at www.standardlesson.com or in the back of the KJV Standard Lesson Commentary Deluxe Edition).

 Krause, Mark S., Lee Hall-Perkins, et al. “Peace with God.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2020–2021. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jane Ann Kenney, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 68. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2021. 407–408. Print.