Romans 5:1-2
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The verse emphasizes that peace isn't just an emotional feeling, but a settled state of reconciliation with God, brought about through Christ's work, not just a result of our own faith. This means our peace with God is an objective reality established by Jesus, which our faith then apprehends and rests in.
After painstakingly demonstrating how God's righteousness is revealed and how justification is received solely through faith in Christ, Paul now shifts to the glorious results of this truth. He's moving from the how of salvation to the what it means for us, particularly in terms of our relationship with God and our inner experience. This verse introduces the blessed state of peace that immediately follows justification, setting the stage for a discussion of hope and joy in the midst of suffering.
Have you ever felt like you're on the outs with someone important? What if that 'someone' was God Himself? This verse shows a radical shift, from being enemies to being welcomed friends.
A Hostile Relationship
Before justification, the Bible describes our relationship with God as one of enmity. We are sinners, rebels against His perfect law. God, being perfectly holy and just, cannot be at peace with sin.
The Peace-Maker
But God, in His incredible love, provided a way. Jesus Christ, our Lord, is the great Peace-Maker. Through His atoning sacrifice, the barrier of sin is removed. He bridges the chasm between us and God.
Justification's Gift
When we are 'justified by faith,' it means God declares us righteous, not because of anything we've done, but because Christ's righteousness is credited to us. This act of God instantly transforms our status from enemy to beloved child, bringing about a profound peace with Him.
The word 'Therefore' isn't just a connector; it's a launchpad! It signals that what follows is a direct result of something profound that has already happened.
Rooted in Christ's Work
The 'Therefore' in Romans 5:1 points back to the preceding arguments, especially the demonstration of Christ's atoning work and resurrection in Romans 4:25. His finished work is the solid foundation upon which our peace rests.
Objective Reality
This peace isn't just a feeling; it's an objective reality established by God through Christ. We have peace with God because of what Jesus did. This isn't conditional on our fluctuating emotions or circumstances.
A Starting Point for Joy
Understand the original words
dikaioō · Greek Verb (Participle)
To be declared righteous by God; a legal forensic act where God imputes the righteousness of Christ to the believer, removing the guilt of sin and restoring a right standing before Him.
eirēnē · Greek Noun
The condition of reconciliation with God; the end of hostility between a holy God and sinful humanity, achieved solely through the redemptive work of Christ.
pistis · Greek Noun
The means by which a believer enters into a relationship with God; the act of trusting in Christ's work rather than one's own merit for salvation.
prosagōgē · Greek Noun
The privilege of being introduced into God's presence; the status of having direct, unhindered intimacy with God made possible by Christ.
This passage describes the outcome of righteousness as 'peace' and 'quietness and confidence forever,' directly echoing the 'peace with God' that Romans 5:1 says we have through justification.
John 14:27Jesus Himself promises His disciples peace, distinct from the world's peace, stating 'Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.' This connects to the profound inner peace believers find through Christ in Romans 5:1.
Colossians 1:20This verse speaks of God reconciling all things through Christ's blood, achieving peace. This highlights the atoning work of Christ as the foundation for the peace with God mentioned in Romans 5:1.
Philippians 4:7This passage promises that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard hearts and minds. This inward peace is a direct result and experience of the reconciliation described in Romans 5:1.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19This text explains that God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, and has committed the message of reconciliation to us. This reinforces the role of Christ as the agent of reconciliation and peace, as stated in Romans 5:1.
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5:1-5 A blessed change takes place in the sinner's state, when he becomes a true believer, whatever he has been. Being justified by faith he has peace with God. The holy, righteous God, cannot be at peace with a sinner, while under the guilt of sin. Justification takes away the guilt, and so makes way for peace. This is through our Lord Jesus Christ; through him as the great Peace-maker, th…
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Chapter 12 PEACE, LOVE, AND JOY FOR THE JUSTIFIED Romans 5:1-11 WE reached a pause in the Apostle’s thought with the close of the last paragraph. We may reverently imagine, as in spirit we listen to his dictation, that a pause comes also in his work; that he is silent, and Tertius puts down the pen, and they spend their hearts awhile on worshipping recollection and realisation. The Lord deliv…
The verse emphasizes that peace isn't just an emotional feeling, but a settled state of reconciliation with God, brought about through Christ's work, not just a result of our own faith. This means our peace with God is an objective reality established by Jesus, which our faith then apprehends and rests in.
After painstakingly demonstrating how God's righteousness is revealed and how justification is received solely through faith in Christ, Paul now shifts to the glorious results of this truth. He's moving from the how of salvation to the what it means for us, particularly in terms of our relationship with God and our inner experience. This verse introduces the blessed state of peace that immediately follows justification, setting the stage for a discussion of hope and joy in the midst of suffering.
After painstakingly demonstrating how God's righteousness is revealed and how justification is received solely through faith in Christ, Paul now shifts to the glorious results of this truth. He's moving from the of salvation to the it means for us, particularly in terms of our relationship with God and our inner experience. This verse introduces the blessed state of peace that immediately follows justification, setting the stage for a discussion of hope and joy in the midst of suffering.
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This established peace becomes the bedrock for all other blessings mentioned later in Romans 5, such as grace, hope, and even rejoicing in suffering. It's the crucial first step into a life lived in God's favor.
charis · Greek Noun
God’s unmerited favor; the active demonstration of God’s kindness that provides salvation, sustains the believer, and empowers godly living.
doxa · Greek Noun
The radiant manifestation of God's presence and character; the ultimate future realization of God’s majesty that believers will share in eternally.
elpis · Greek Noun
The confident, sure expectation of future blessings based on the promises and character of God, rather than a mere wish.
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 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." — The verse emphasizes that peace isn't just an emotional feeling, but a settled state of reconciliation with God, brought about through Christ's work, not just a result of our own faith. This means…
