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So far in the Book of Romans, Paul has provided the ordered and logical argument that the only way of salvation is to be justified by grace through faith in Christ.

In the fifth chapter, we learn about the practical benefits of this justification, beginning with this incredible truth: “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ…” (Romans 5:1)

Through Jesus and Jesus alone, we have peace with God. But it gets better! We also have access to God: “…through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand…” (Romans 5:2)

Through faith in Christ, we have peace with God AND access God’s throne of grace—where we will receive mercy and grace to help us in our time of need!

This grace truly is amazing! Watch our study from Romans 5:1-5 as we opened up the word of God to read, hear, trust, and obey.

Join us for worship this Sunday at 10am!

We look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday!

Men’s Monthly Fellowship

Sunday, May 1st, 6:15-7:15pm

Men—join us for a time of devotion and discussion in the book of Galatians this Sunday (May 1st). We’ll be digging into Galatians 5 and meeting in the Lower Level Children’s Ministry room.

Parking at Refuge

We look forward to our times of gathering (on Sunday mornings, or for events during the week). With our location in Downtown, we want you to know about parking options that are available.

The city of St. Cloud is enforcing street metered parking in downtown 24/7. You will need to feed the meter (or pay for parking on the city parking app) to park on the street.

Thankfully, parking is free in select lots and parking ramps starting at 5:00 PM and weekends. There are plenty of free parking options available close to The Regency. Click here for a map of free parking options (nights & weekends) near The Regency in Downtown St. Cloud.

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We’ve also been able to include season 1 of The Chosen series on the mobile app! Download our app on your smart devices today—just search for Refuge-A Calvary Chapel Church in the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store, or the Amazon App Store for Android.

It’s available on Apple TV and Roku too!

Our app is now available on the Apple TV and Roku streaming devices. You can view our live stream and teaching archives right from your TV. Just search for Refuge in your device’s app marketplace.

Serving at Refuge

As a fellowship, we are called to love and serve one another by the grace God has given to us.

There are many opportunities to serve at Refuge. Are you interested?

To get started, please fill out our online volunteer sign-up form and we'll connect with you.

In Romans 5, we discover the gifts that Jesus is eager to give those who place their faith in Him: peace with God and access to God. These are essential to remember when circumstances tempt us to think that God is against us.

Paul knew we would encounter suffering. But he also knew that suffering produces perseverance, which produces character, which produces hope. This happens when we stand in the grace that God has given us and remember that God is for us, not against us. Trials, tribulations, difficulties, and bad days are NOT God being displeased with us or judging us. If you are in Christ, you have been justified—God sees you as sinless!

So the next time the devil reminds you of your past, stand firm in the grace of God and remind him of his future.

The next time the accuser reminds you of your sin and says, “Who said you could go to God?” remind Him that Jesus has justified you and has given you peace with God AND to God—then go to God and receive grace and mercy.

The next time you endure a trial or difficulty and Satan tempts you to think that it’s because God is mad at you, remember that nothing in all of creation could separate you from the love of God.

God is using suffering to produce in you the priceless qualities of perseverance and endurance, which will produce strength of character structural moral integrity, which will eventually produce hope.

So stand, dear friend—not on your own two feet, your own merit, or your own strength. Stand firm in the grace God has given you!