Romans 5:5 And hope makes not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given to us. I. THE PLEDGE OF what is to come (Romans 8:23; 2 Corinthians 1:22; 2 Corinthians 5:5; Ephesians 1:14). II. THE WITNESS OF OUR SONSHIP (Romans 8:16; Galatians 4:6). III. THE AUTHOR OF ALL GRACIOUS FRUITS AND EXPERIENCES (Galatians 5:22, 23). IV. THE REVEALER OF ALL DIVINE TRUTH (John 16:13, 14; 1 Corinthians 2:10-12; 1 John 2:20, 27). THE SEAL AND BOND OF OUR UNION WITH CHRIST AND GOD (Ephesians 4:20; Romans 8:9-11). (T. Robinson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. |