Source: Exposition of Paul’s letter to the Romans by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

A. Saved

“SAVED” is used in three different tenses and senses in the Bible.

1. In the past we have been saved from the guilt of sin.

2. But we are still being saved

a. from the power of sin and

b. from the pollution of sin.

We are not only guilty before God, but our nature is affected by Adam’s sin. SANCTIFICATION is going on at the present time.

3. Third tense

In the Future we shall be finally and completely saved.

That is GLORIFICATION.

We shall not only be delivered from the power of sin and pollution of sin, but also our body shall be delivered from sin.

B. Sin

What does sin mean? (6 Definitions)

1. “missing the mark”

2. “lawlessness”

3. “unrighteousness”

4. “a trespass”

5. “iniquity”

6. “the transgression of the law” (1 John 3:4)

All of us are guilty of all that.

C. Faith

Faith includes three elements:

1. A knowledge of truth.

2. An assent to truth.

3. A trust in the truth.

D. Grace

“It means unmerited favour, or kindness shown to one utterly undeserving.”

E. Peace

Results of GRACE:

1. Peace WITH God.

2. Peace within.

3. Peace with other people.

4. Peace OF God.

God has not only given us peace, He has provided for the preservation of peace.