Now That We’re at Peace with God

Romans 5:1-5

By Bill Holdridge, November 13, 2022

Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

  • Context of Romans 5:
    • Universal sinfulness of all mankind (1:18-3:20)
    • Justification by faith (3:21-5:21)
  • Justification By Faith: God’s Answer To Our Sinfulness
    • Genesis 3:7
    • Genesis 3:21

Justification by faith is the act of God by which He declares the believing sinner to be righteous, on the basic of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

  • Justification by faith is AN ACT: it is something God does. It’s not a process, it’s a definite act, a definite moment in someone’s life.
  • Justification by faith is a DECLARATION: a Divine order, a decree. 2 Corinthians 5:21

What are the results or benefits of being a justified person in Christ?

  • We have (are having) peace with God.
    • Romans 5:2.
  • We stand in grace (our position).
    • Romans 5:2.
  • We rejoice in our future hope.
    • Romans 5:2.
    • 1 John 3:2-3
  • We glory (boast, exult in, glory) in our tribulations.
    • Romans 5:3-4.
  • We have the Holy Spirit, who pours out God’s love into our hearts.
    • Romans 5:5

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