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.
Romans 5:2
Oh, how I want this life! Spirit have Your way with me.
So, letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6
Therefore, because we are justified, every day we
- Experience peace with God (Romans 5:1),
Justification means God declares us a righteous, which is a declaration of peace with God.
“When a man is at peace with God, then he has the desire to draw near to him. When he is justified, he has the right to draw near; so that, being justified, and having peace, we have access by faith; and this is not a transient privilege, but the grace into which we have access is a grace in which we stand. ” – Charles Spurgeon
- Access to God (Romans 5:2)
The curtain is torn. The Jews were never given access to God, but now everyone one can have access to God.
“And this access to God, or introduction to the Divine presence, is to be considered a lasting privilege. We are not brought to God for the purpose of an interview, but to remain with him; to be his household; and by faith, to behold his face, and walk in the light of his countenance.” – Adam Clarke
- Stand in grace (Romans 5:2)
Unmerited favor is grace is God giving us something we do not deserve, and mercy is It is not only the beginning principle of the Christian life, it is also the continuing principle of the Christian life.
“We stand translates a perfect tense, used in this sense of the present, and with the thought of a continuing attitude.” – Leon Morris
- Live in Hope (Romans 5:2)
Glorious Hope takes care of the future.
“Through Him we have confidently entered into this new relationship of grace, and there we take our stand, in happy certainty of the glorious things He has for us in the future.” –
J.B. Philipps
- Grow in Character (Romans 5:3-4)
Nothing provides character growth like trouble and suffering.
“This is a golden chain of Christian growth and maturity. One virtue builds upon another as we grow in the pattern of Jesus.” – David Guzik
- Experience God’s love through Jesus (Romans 5:5-8)
“The demonstration of God’s love isn’t displayed so much in that Jesus died, but it is seen in whom Jesus died for – undeserving sinners and rebels against Him.” – David Guzik
- Avoid future wrath (Romans 5:9-11)
There’s no fear of future wrath because we are reconciled. Our sins are forgiven past, present future.
“Not only has the reconciled man confidence that he shall escape God’s wrath, but triumphant confidence – joyful hope in God.” – Henry Alford
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