Haiku responding to Romans 5: 1-8
Justified by faith
means that we have peace with God
through our Lord Jesus.
Jesus makes the grace
happen; this grace surrounds us,
we boast in our hope.
We are also proud
of our afflictions, knowing
they bring endurance.
Endurance leads to
character, then on to hope;
we boast in our hope!
God's love has been poured
into our hearts through God's gift:
the Holy Spirit.
While we were helpless,
when the time was right, Christ died
for those without God.
We don't give up life
cheaply: perhaps for a good
person, one might die.
God has proved his love.
While we were lost in our sin
the Christ died for us.
© Ken Rookes 2026
