Romans 4:25
who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
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Romans 4:25
who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.
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It's easy to read this as simply stating Jesus died for our sins and rose to save us. But notice Paul's careful word choice: He was delivered because of our trespasses and raised because of our justification. This frames Jesus' resurrection not just as a future promise, but as the divine declaration that our justification was already accomplished by his death.
Paul is building on his argument about Abraham being declared righteous by faith, not by works. He's showing that this principle isn't new but is rooted in God's plan for salvation, culminating in Jesus Christ. This verse then summarizes the core of the gospel message: Christ's death paid for our sins, and his resurrection secured our standing before God.
Paul doesn't just say Jesus died; he explains why. This phrase unlocks the profound purpose behind His suffering.
Paul connects Jesus' death directly to our sin. He was "delivered up for our trespasses." This means His death wasn't accidental or just a martyrdom; it was a purposeful act of atonement. God's justice required a penalty for humanity's sins, and Jesus, the sinless one, willingly stepped in to pay that debt in our place. His sacrifice satisfied the demands of divine justice, addressing the reality of our offenses against God.
Jesus' resurrection isn't just a happy ending; it's the crucial confirmation that His death accomplished its goal. What does that mean for us?
The resurrection of Jesus is presented as the reason for our justification. While His death paid the penalty for our sins, His resurrection proved that the payment was accepted and effective. It's the divine stamp of approval on His atoning work. By rising, Jesus secured our acquittal before God. He didn't just die for our sins; He rose to declare us righteous. His resurrection is the proof that we are legally declared 'not guilty' because of Him.
Understand the original words
paredothē · Greek Verb
To be given over, handed off, or betrayed; used specifically of Christ being surrendered to death by the Father and men to accomplish the atonement.
paraptōmata · Greek Noun
A transgression or violation of God's law; a specific act of disobedience that separates humanity from a holy God and requires atonement.
dikaiōsin · Greek Noun
The judicial act of God whereby He declares a person righteous, not because they are sinless, but because Christ's righteousness has been legally credited to them.
Paul's powerful statement in Romans 4:25 directly links Jesus' death and resurrection to our salvation. His crucifixion was the divine payment for our sins, and His resurrection was the ultimate proof that this payment was accepted, securing our right standing with God. This event, the resurrection, is the bedrock of our hope and the reason we can be declared righteous.
c. 4 BC
Birth of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is born in Bethlehem, fulfilling prophecies about the coming Messiah.
c. AD 27-30— this verse
Jesus' Ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection
Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of God, performs miracles, is crucified for the sins of humanity, and is raised from the dead, demonstrating His victory over death.
c. AD 30-33
Early Church Growth and Persecution
The Holy Spirit empowers the apostles to spread the gospel, leading to the formation of the early church, which faces increasing opposition.
c. AD 48-50
Council of Jerusalem
The early church leaders debate and decide that Gentile believers do not need to follow all Mosaic laws, broadening the church's reach.
This passage directly links the resurrection of Christ to our justification, stating 'if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.' It highlights that the resurrection is essential proof that our sins have truly been dealt with.
Isaiah 53:10This prophetic passage from Isaiah speaks of the suffering servant whose 'offering shall be made.' It foretells the vicarious suffering and death for sin, paralleling the 'delivered up for our trespasses' aspect of Romans 4:25.
Romans 6:4Here, Paul connects Christ's resurrection to a new life for believers, saying 'we were buried with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.' This echoes the 'raised for our justification' by showing the life-giving power of the resurrection.
Romans 8:34This verse asks, 'Who is there to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised to life. He is at the right hand of God and is interceding for us.' It reinforces the idea that Christ's death and resurrection together secure our justification and present us as accepted before God.
1 Peter 1:3cambridgeRomans 4:25: "Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification."
25 . delivered ] As the Victim. Cp. Romans 8:32 . Here the Father delivers up His Son. In Galatians 2:20 ; Ephesians 5:2 , &c.; we have the self-surrender of the Son. See Psalm 40:8-9 , for the union of the two truths. “Lo, I come; … I delight to do Thy will .” for our offences ] Lit. because of our offences ; “because we had offended.” Such is the natural meaning of the Gr. The fact of our sins deman…
henryRomans 4:23-25: "Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;"
4:23-25 The history of Abraham, and of his justification, was recorded to teach men of after-ages; those especially to whom the gospel was then made known. It is plain, that we are not justified by the merit of our own works, but by faith in Jesus Christ and his righteousness; which is the truth urged in this and the foregoing chapter, as the great spring and foundation of all comfort. Christ did meritoriou…
It's easy to read this as simply stating Jesus died for our sins and rose to save us. But notice Paul's careful word choice: He was delivered because of our trespasses and raised because of our justification. This frames Jesus' resurrection not just as a future promise, but as the divine declaration that our justification was already accomplished by his death.
Paul is building on his argument about Abraham being declared righteous by faith, not by works. He's showing that this principle isn't new but is rooted in God's plan for salvation, culminating in Jesus Christ. This verse then summarizes the core of the gospel message: Christ's death paid for our sins, and his resurrection secured our standing before God.
Paul is building on his argument about Abraham being declared righteous by faith, not by works. He's showing that this principle isn't new but is rooted in God's plan for salvation, culminating in Jesus Christ. This verse then summarizes the core of the gospel message: Christ's death paid for our sins, and his resurrection secured our standing before God.
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c. AD 57
Paul writes Romans
The Apostle Paul writes his letter to the church in Rome, likely from Corinth, to explain the gospel and prepare for his visit.
Peter speaks of believers being 'born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.' This shows how Christ's resurrection is the foundation for our hope and future justification, bringing us into a new, justified standing with God.
"who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification." — It's easy to read this as simply stating Jesus died for our sins and rose to save us. But notice Paul's careful word choice: He was delivered because of our trespasses and raised because of our j…