BRAGGING ON GOD!
Three times Paul uses the word “Glory…Exult” in Roman’s 5:2,3,11!
It is The GREEK word “kauxáomai” which speaks of “Exulting, boasting, Glory, celebrating, greatly rejoicing.” The word has the idea of both joy and confidence. We could say “joyful confidence!”
Paul greatly rejoiced in the CERTAINTY Of Hope…Concerning The …
1.- FUTURE GLORY WITH GOD!-
“We BOAST in the hope of the glory of God.”-(v2)… Of seeing and being with God one day.
2.- KNOWING GOD’S PURPOSE IN TRIBULATIONS… SUFFERINGS!-
“Not only so, but we also GLORY in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” -(v 3-5)
3.- GOD HIMSELF…(RECONCILIATION With GOD!) –
“Not only is this so, but we also BOAST in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”-(v11)
Paul was not GREATLY REJOICING in himself, but this joy which is gifted by the
Spirit of God allows Him to boast, exult, celebrate, and BRAG on the CERTAINTY Of Hope concerning the truth about GOD!
Of all the things, places, and people we BRAG About … how about BRAGGING ON GOD!
Can you think of the last time you have boasted, gloried, greatly rejoiced, celebrated, or exulted in God to someone?
Take time and read Romans 5:2,3,11… depending on the translation, the Greek word “kauxáomai” is used and translated, exult,celebrate, glory, boast, rejoice greatly! And note the THREE REASONS FOR DOING SO!
1.- PAUSE AND PRAISE HIM FOR EACH ONE MENTIONED!
2.- SEEK TO SHARE AND BRAG IN GOD TODAY WITU SOMEONE! Perhaps you can say “I was reading today three reasons to brag on God…” and then share with them!
Figuratively the word “ Exult,” speaks of “God-given confidence!”
We have Reasons to Brag, greatly rejoice, boast, and reasons to confidently trust Him!
God bless
Aidan