Rom. 8:33-39 ABSOLUTE SECURITY
I. V. 33-34 WE WILL NEVER BE CONDEMNED
A. V. 33 A Proclamation Made – (Ill. Rom. 8:1; 36)
B. V. 34a A Price Paid – (Ill. Calvary – Col. 2:13-14)
C. V. 34b A Plea Entered – Heb. 7:25; 1 John 2:1
(Ill. Job 1 & 2; Satan condemns the saints before the throne of grace, and his charges are true because we are sinners. However, when the prosecution has finished presenting its case, Jesus, our Advocate stands forth and shows the prints in His hands and the Righteous Judge cries "Case dismissed!" The Father declares us right in His sight!)
II. V. 35-37 WE WILL NEVER BE CONQUERED
A. V. 35 A Troublesome Question – Sometimes it seems that the world, the flesh and the devil are winning the battle, therefore this question is understandable.
B. A Trying Journey – John 16:33
C. A Triumphant Journey – Ill. "Super Conquerors!" Our need is merely an opportunity for the Lord to demonstrate His power in our lives.
III. V. 38-39 WE WILL NEVER BE CAST OFF
A. V. 38a The Conviction – You and I need to be convinced as well!
B. V. 38b-39a The Circumstances – These things describe just about all that can happen to anyone in this life.
C. V. 39b The Conclusion – We have absolute security in the Lord Jesus Christ – 1 Pet. 1:5.