Read Romans 5:1-11 and summarize what you believe the crucial points are here.
  
   The first thing the we must understand is the the peace that we
   receive is as a result of our faith. The object of this faith
   is rooted and grounded in the receiving and accepting of the work of
   Jesus Christ for us on the cross.
  
   Without our faith in accepting what Christ has done there can be
   no peace with God, and there can be no peace on this earth.
  
   As the text says because of this love that has been poured upon our
   hearts we can exult in our tribulations. Tribulations can be another
   component that will seek to take away our peace. Accepting Jesus
   gives us peace with God and peace on this earth.
  
   This passage talks about how we had the opportunity to be recipients
   of the grace of God while we were yet sinners. This speaks of the
   the love of God towards us. Before we knew to accept God He was
   preparing a way which we could be at peace with Him.
  
   The peace that we have with God is established by the accepting the
   atonement for our sins provided in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
   We are guilty but by the precious blood of Jesus we receive reconciliation
   and peace with God.
  
Dwell on this idea that only because of what Jesus has done, because of His perfect life credited to you by faith, can you stand pardoned, forgiven, and accepted before God, regardless of your past. Why is this teaching so important to us if we are truly to know peace?
  
   Another element to this equation is the fact that we have and enemy
   who stands and accuses us before God. The accusations which he
   gives seek also to disrupt our peace. Therefore if we somehow
   do not believe or we do not receive the forgiveness we are rightfully
   accused
  
   Without the peace of God we would be tormented from our mistakes and
   sins from the past. Also this life is most fulfilling when we realize
   that we are peace with God. There is an unsettledness in the individual
   that has not been reconciled to God. Though they may not understand
   what it is , the truth is only God can bring the true satisfaction in
   life that many seek for.
  
Prayer: Father thank you for what you have done in Jesus Christ,Thank you the precious blood that covers all of our sins. Bring us into communion with You through your Son. Thank you Father for Your peace, in Jesus name amen.