Main Idea || The God who brought us into our new friendship with God will keep us going in our faith and ensure that we arrive in heaven with him. Romans 5:5 (NLT) And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. We can God loves us: 1. By our of his love. Romans 5:6–11 (NLT) 6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. 7 Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. 8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. 2. By the of his son. How do I know I will make it to the end? 9 And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. 10 For since our friendship with God was restored by the death of his Son while we were still his enemies, we will certainly be saved through the life of his Son. 11 So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God. You can be sure you & God are friends . The God who brought us into faith will keep us going in our faith. The God who opened heaven to us will ensure that we arrive there. CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION: 1. Was there ever a time when you doubted God’s love for you? If so, a. what were the circumstances around your doubt? b. have you overcome them? 2. As an assurance of God’s love for us, what’s been more compelling for you — your personal experience or Jesus’s death? 3. Our joy surges when we see & believe gospel truths. How might this one help you sustain your joy no matter what life brings you? Romans 5:11 (NLT) So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.