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2 Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
With verse two, we come to the second privilege and result of being justified before God—access into God’s presence.
2 Through him
Not only is Jesus the means of establishing an eternal relationship with God, but He is also the way to gain access to God.
we have [have had] also [in addition to peace] obtained access [entrance, entry]
The word “access” carries the idea of privilege of approach to a person of high rank. The idea is one of being granted entrance into the chamber of a king. “Access” consists of two Greek words: to bring and facing. In this case, the believer is brought into the presence of God. It is the privilege of being allowed into the presence of God. Two other passages use this word:
Eph 2:18For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
Eph 3:12in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
We find the verb for “access” in 1 Peter 3:18:
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit…
The Greek tense (perfect) for “have” indicates that we had this access at one point in the past with the existing results continuing into the present—“have had.” This is the ongoing results of a past act. In other words, our access into God’s presence by Christ is permanent.
by faith
“By faith” does not occur is some manuscripts. Faith is the personal means of access to God.
into this [God’s] grace
The word “into” means entrance into a sphere or dimension. The dimension of God’s grace is the domain of access into God’s presence.
Paul mentioned “grace” six times in Romans five.
in which we stand,
Again we have the tense that shows our permanent standing in grace (perfect tense). Our relationship with God is sustained and settled. This is true because we stand with permanence on the grace of God and not our works. God can never revoke His grace toward us.
and we rejoice [exult, glory] in hope [sure confidence] of the glory of God.
Because we have permanent standing before God, direct access into His presence, we can rejoice in the hope of God’s glory.
“Hope” is confidence in our future experience of reveling in God’s glory. Our confidence comes by the right of access and standing in God’s grace. That is why we can be certain of the outcome. We have personal triumph in realizing the permanence of our confidence in what Christ has done for us.
PRINCIPLE:
The believer has unhindered and complete access into God’s presence.
APPLICATION:
Christians can approach God with freedom and confidence because of God’s grace. We have full freedom with God because of Christ. Our privilege is a direct access into God’s presence. God’s grace is undeserved, unsought, and without conditions.
He 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
Very few of us will have access to the President of the United States, yet we have access to someone much greater and infinitely so.
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Context Summary
God has made peace with us. We stand in His grace, and we rejoice in the sure hope that we will share in His glory. Our suffering brings growth, which leads to even more potent hope. God has proven His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
What is the object of our hope in Romans 5 2? ›
First, Paul sates, “We rejoice in hope of the glory of God” (Romans 5:2). The object of our hope here is “the glory of God,” something that we anticipate and expect.
What is the message version of Romans 5 2? ›
2 And that's not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand - out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.
What is the key point of Romans Chapter 5? ›
Romans 5 begins by exploring the great benefits that come with being declared righteous by God, through faith in Christ's death for our sin on the cross. By justifying us in this way, in Christ, God made peace with us forever. We also stand in God's grace by our faith.
What is the message of Romans 5 2 5? ›
Romans 5:2-5 New Century Version (NCV)
who through our faith has brought us into that blessing of God's grace that we now enjoy. And we are happy because of the hope we have of sharing God's glory. We also have joy with our troubles, because we know that these troubles produce patience.
What does Paul assert in Romans 5 1 2? ›
Paul is reiterating that since we have faith in God, we are counted as righteous. He is moving into what this means for our daily life. It is only chapter 5 (of 16), and this is the tenth occurrence of the Greek word “dikaioo” (translated here justified).
What does Romans Chapter 5 verse 1 and 2 mean? ›
We have peace with God (verse 1). This peace, as well as access to grace, has come through Jesus Christ (verse 2). Moreover, God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (verse 5). The Son gives us access to God's glory and the Spirit pours out God's love for us.
What kind of hope does God provide? ›
The writer of Hebrews viewed hope as a source of stability: “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil” (Hebrews 6:19).
What does God want us to hope for? ›
Our expectation of eternal life – experiencing the hope of the glory of God – gives Christians perspective on how to live our life while we're here on earth. This hope colors our experiences and how we interact with people. It fuels us and gives our life more meaning.
What does Romans 5 3 mean? ›
In this verse, Paul points to a benefit of salvation we experience immediately. For those in Christ, our suffering matters. It counts for something. For those who die without Christ, suffering is merely suffering. It is pain and loss and frustration, resulting in no particular benefit, and coming to no resolution.
We are at peace with God from now and through eternity. This is possible only "through our Lord Jesus Christ." In Christ, God has made a permanent peace with us. And since He is the one who made it, it is peace that can never be lost.
What is the message translation of Romans five? ›
1-2By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with him, make us fit for him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that's not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that he has already thrown open his door to us.
Who is speaking in Romans Chapter 5? ›
In chapter 5, Paul explains a little more — and in the process, he says a few things that have caused questions for centuries. We will discuss these and notice the main point that Paul makes.
How do you pray in Romans 5? ›
Dear Father, giver of your Holy Spirit, Thank you for justifying me through faith, so that now I have peace with you through the Lord Jesus Christ. How grateful I am that I have access to your grace!
What is the difference between peace with God and the peace of God? ›
The Bible uses peace in two ways. There is personal peace with God which comes when a person accepts Jesus Christ as savior. Then, there is the peace of God which is available on a daily basis as the believer participates in the Christian way of life according to the plan of God.
What is discussed at Romans 5 1 and 2? ›
We have peace with God (verse 1). This peace, as well as access to grace, has come through Jesus Christ (verse 2). Moreover, God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit (verse 5). The Son gives us access to God's glory and the Spirit pours out God's love for us.
What does it mean to humble yourselves before the Lord? ›
To humble oneself is to acknowledge God as Lord and to obey as servant. In order to do so, then, the Son had to take “the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men” (Philippians 2:7). “We, as creatures, must obey our Creator, and he, as our brother, did the same.”
What are the benefits of justification peace with God and hope of glory? ›
We not only have peace with God in the present; we also have the guarantee of a glorious future with him (read 5:2b). "The glory of God" refers to the majesty and greatness of God's presence. Even in our most intimate moments with him in this life, we experience only small fragment of this.
What does it mean to hope in the glory of God? ›
'” It goes on to say that “the hope of glory is the fulfillment of God's promise to restore us and all creation". This hope is not a wishful thought, but the confident, expectant, joyful knowledge that we are being changed by God and will one day see Christ face to face, having been conformed to His image.
