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What Does Utterly Helpless Mean?

6 When we were utterly helpless, Christ came at just the right time and died for us sinners. -

Romans 5:6

hope•less \ˈhō-pləs\ adj1 c : incapable of redemption or improvement

1ut•ter \ˈə-tər\ adj: carried to the utmost point or highest degree : ABSOLUTE, TOTAL 〈 utter darkness 〉 — ut•ter•ly advhelp•less \ˈhel-pləs; Southern often ˈhep-ləs1  : lacking protection or support : DEFENSELESS

12 When Adam sinned, sin entered the world. Adam’s sin brought death, so death spread to everyone, for everyone sinned. - Romans 5:12

God’s Redemptive Plan to Counter SIN!!25 He (Jesus) was handed over to die

because of our sins, and he was raised to life to make us right with God. - Romans

4:2520 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God. 21 He was fully convinced that God is able to do whatever he promises. 22 And because of Abraham’s faith, God counted him as righteous. 23And when God counted him as righteous, it wasn’t just for Abraham’s benefit. It was recorded 24 for our benefit, too, assuring us that God will also count us as righteous if we believe in him, the one who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. - Romans 4:20-24

Our Faith, God’s Great LoveTherefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. – Romans 5:1But It’s More Than Peace:2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. 8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners. – Romans 5:8

God’s Great Love

9 And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he (Lord Jesus) will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. – Romans 5:9

New (Eternal) Life10 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. – Romans 5:10-11Casting Off the Old, Embracing the New!!For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins. 17 For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. -Rom 5:16-17

BENEDICTIONMay the peace of God which

passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the

knowledge and love of God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; and may the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be yours now and forever.

Amen